The board of nonprofit group Downtown Wichita has voted to support the recommendation for a new performing-arts facility in Wichita.
The group said in a press release that the vote puts the organization in agreement with the findings of the Century II citizens advisory group, which after a year-long process made its recommendation to the Wichita City Council that a new, $155 million venue be built downtown.
“The Downtown Wichita Board commended the work of the Century II citizens advisory committee in gathering information, input, exploring options, and thoughtful consideration regarding the future of our community and region when it comes to the importance of the performing-arts organizations located in Century II and community investment in a performing-arts facility,” said Don Sherman, chair of the Downtown Wichita board. “We look forward to working with the city of Wichita and other stakeholders within the timeline recommendations of the advisory committee in identifying the next steps toward a comprehensive master planning process of this very critical and valuable riverfront area.”
(Read more: Wichita Business Journal)