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Court orders Kennedy Center renovation details be shared with board before pivotal vote
politics27 days ago

Court orders Kennedy Center renovation details be shared with board before pivotal vote

A federal judge ruled that Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio Kennedy Center board member, must be given access to documents related to President Trump's plan to close and renovate the Kennedy Center, ahead of a key Monday board vote. While the judge suggested the ex-officio voting rule may be void, he did not grant Beatty an automatic vote that day; instead, he allowed her to raise objections on the record as the process proceeds and emphasized that significant transparency is required for a decision of this scale.

Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined as Energy-Efficient Family Home
architecture1 month ago

Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined as Energy-Efficient Family Home

A Greenpoint townhouse was gut-renovated into a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, single-family home with a third floor, double-height kitchen, skylights and expansive outdoor spaces. The project adopts Passive House principles—airtight envelope, triple-pane windows, and heat pumps—and rooftop solar that covers about 80% of the home’s energy. Large windows, cedar louvers, and roof decks maximize light and outdoor living, while Brook Landscape created a lush backyard garden. Completed in June 2024 after starting in 2022, the renovation cost about $700 per square foot.

Trump’s bid to shutter the Kennedy Center for two years rattles arts and governance
politics2 months ago

Trump’s bid to shutter the Kennedy Center for two years rattles arts and governance

Trump floated closing the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations, but experts say he lacks direct authority and a phased renovation would be more feasible; a full shutdown would disrupt performances, touring productions, and arts education, while straining relationships with artists, donors and the broader arts community.

Kennedy Center to Close for Two-Year Renovation, Upending Artists and Audiences
politics2 months ago

Kennedy Center to Close for Two-Year Renovation, Upending Artists and Audiences

President Trump announced a two-year shutdown of the Kennedy Center starting in July for a major renovation, triggering shock and anxiety among workers, performers, and subscribers as the center seeks venues for performances and works to preserve audience engagement during construction. Officials say they will help relocate the National Symphony Orchestra and other productions, but the hiatus risks losing staff, donors, and momentum, with several booked shows and questions remaining about future scheduling.

Two-Year Silence: Could Trump's Kennedy Center Renovation Erase a National Symbol?
culture2 months ago

Two-Year Silence: Could Trump's Kennedy Center Renovation Erase a National Symbol?

The piece argues that the Kennedy Center's announced two-year shutdown for renovation, prompted by President Trump, could amount to a near rebuild that risks erasing a central national arts venue, jeopardizing the National Symphony Orchestra's home and programming, and signaling political meddling over cultural stewardship rather than a routine upgrade.

politics2 months ago

Trump outlines Kennedy Center facelift, not a demolition

President Trump announced a roughly $200 million Kennedy Center renovation that will preserve the steel frame and only remove some marble, avoiding a full tear-down. Construction is expected to begin later this year (with July 4 cited) and will likely halt performances during the project, marking a high-profile reshaping of the arts landmark amid ongoing controversy.

Trump Bets $200M Kennedy Center Renovation Will Reuse Steel, Gut the Rest to a 'Brand New' Center
politics2 months ago

Trump Bets $200M Kennedy Center Renovation Will Reuse Steel, Gut the Rest to a 'Brand New' Center

President Trump reiterates a plan to gut the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a roughly $200 million renovation, preserving the steel structure while rebuilding the rest, with the center set to close for about two years and opponents urging congressional oversight over the move and its impact on artists and employees.

Trump to Close Kennedy Center for Two-Year, High-Impact Renovation
politics2 months ago

Trump to Close Kennedy Center for Two-Year, High-Impact Renovation

President Trump announced the Kennedy Center will shut down for two years beginning this July to undergo a sweeping renovation, framing it as a leap toward a premier arts facility. The plan has provoked backlash from performers, composers, and some lawmakers who question the move’s legality, financing, and impact on contracts, while center staffing has already seen upheaval and funding details remain unclear.

Keep the Dean Dome, Upgrade It: UNC's Renovation Blueprint
sports2 months ago

Keep the Dean Dome, Upgrade It: UNC's Renovation Blueprint

UNC should renovate the Dean E. Smith Center rather than relocate, a plan supported by Roy Williams. The piece outlines a three-offseason upgrade while continuing to play at the Smith Center, including a new upper deck, expanded upper concourse, refreshed suites, restrooms, and concessions, plus a behind-the-arena locker-room building connected by an underground tunnel. Financing would come from higher ticket prices and new seat licenses, and the renovation would cost roughly half as much as a new arena. The plan preserves campus connectivity and avoids off-campus sites (e.g., Carmichael Arena, Horace Williams Airport, Bowles Lot), arguing renovation over relocation as the best path forward.