Last week, the Collaboration of Arts, Social Services and Education (CASE) announced it wants to relocate to an office building in downtown State College.

The organization, which includes groups such as the United Way, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Historical Society and Nittany Symphony, thinks the move would give it the space it needs to operate.

And with plans for the Fraser Centre underway, which will consist of a 10-screen cineplex and commercial offices and retail space and include retailers, restaurants and bookstores downtown, it seems as though this would be a prime location for the organization.

But, ever since it has been suggested that CASE be given space in the plaza, there has been debate over whether or not it should be able to do so.

CASE is just another organization that needs space and it is unacceptable that it would be turned away. If they are able afford the rent for space in the Fraser Centre, then what are the reasons for immediately turning them away?

Perhaps the primary concern stems from the fact that nonprofit organizations could hardly be considered lucrative downtown businesses that would attract the dollar of young urban professionals.

Certainly the studio spaces for lessons and rehearsals, kitchens, classrooms, bookstore and computer labs are not reason to continue such a debate.

The new downtown location could also benefit not only the organization itself but also on-campus student groups that may want to volunteer.

Downtown Improvement District Director Theresa Sparacino has said the combination of the two projects would not be financially beneficial for the organization or the Fraser Centre.

However, that's difficult to judge, considering that neither project has secured any type of funding. Both are still hoping for state grants.

Right now, there's no way of knowing that the CASE offices would make sense housed in the Fraser Centre.

But the borough should do itself a favor by exploring the option before dismissing it.