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the president threatened to block renovations at the performing-arts venue
"Yes, the Kennedy Center underwent a major expansion in 2019 with the opening of The REACH, a $250 million project designed to enhance rehearsal, educational, and community spaces.
In 2019, the Kennedy Center unveiled The REACH, its first-ever expansion in nearly 50 years, designed by Steven Holl Architects in collaboration with BNIM and landscape firm Hollander Design
The project added 72,000 square feet of interior space and approximately 130,000 square feet of outdoor green space, including gardens, reflecting pools, and pedestrian walkways
The expansion was intended to make the Kennedy Center more accessible to the surrounding city and riverfront, creating a community-focused cultural campus that integrates arts, learning, and performance
The REACH features three interconnected pavilions with flexible indoor and outdoor areas for rehearsals, performances, workshops, and educational programs
Its design incorporates symbolic elements honoring President John F. Kennedy, such as a grove of 35 ginkgo trees and a reflecting pool and mahogany deck referencing Kennedy’s WWII boat, PT-109
The landscape serves as a green roof over the interior spaces, the largest in Washington, D.C., providing both aesthetic and functional benefits
The expansion was celebrated with a public opening on September 7, 2019, featuring performances, workshops, and interactive events, highlighting the Kennedy Center’s commitment to community engagement and arts education
The REACH has since become a central hub for artistic experimentation, residencies, and participatory programs, significantly modernizing the Kennedy Center’s facilities and outreach capabilities."
WAIT !! The latest renovations to the Kennedy Center were completed in 2019--which was while Spankee was in office. So, if he is NOW claiming "the building is decrepit and falling apart" (so to speak), it could ONLY be due to interference in that renovation and the use of substandard materials and defective construction ORDERED BY SPANKEE.
