New York City Dedicated to Supporting the Arts

Courtesy of therealdeal.com

Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Patterson, and Assembly Speaker Silver announced the creation of a $100 million fund for the development of the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site.  This is a part of the grand plan to rejuvenate Lower Manhattan and the cultural environment there.  Furthermore, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the firm in charge of the federal funds, is planning proposals for infrastructure upgrades, development of East River Waterfront Esplanade and Piers Project, and maintenance of city parks.  The LMDC board will be voting on the proposals early next month, after taking into consideration the public’s view on these projects. 

The creation of this fund and the dedication of this large sum to the Performing Arts Center is a clear indicator of the importance of culture revitalization in New York City, and that it is at the top of the agenda along with other major developments.  And of course, the public’s opinions will have a great impact on the development of this project.