http://www.planNYC.org/ PlanNYC | New York City Planning Information Portal en-us ja3n@earthlink.net http://www.plannyc.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Issues&file=index&catid=1&issueid=125#4232 The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has received nearly $800 million in pledges, almost two thirds of the funds needed for its $1.2 billion renovation which is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Many of the large pledges from banks and other financial institutions were received before the current credit issues. 2008-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.plannyc.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Issues&file=index&catid=1&issueid=125#3388 The New York City Opera and the New York City Ballet have reached some compromises on the renovations of the New York State Theater, which they share. Discussions between the two organizations fell apart several years ago when plans for the redevelopment of Lincoln Center began. Pushed along by a Lincoln Center request for a progress report from the organizations by the end of the year, the Ballet and the Opera compromised on the addition of a removable acoustical system; updated seating, improved wiring; and a large movable orchestra pit. The City must agree to all changes. The renovations are expected to cost between $30 million and $60 million. 2007-11-27 00:00:00 http://www.plannyc.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Issues&file=index&catid=1&issueid=125#2785 “Reclining Figure,” Henry Moore’s 6-ton, $12 million bronze sculpture, was moved from its reflecting pool in Lincoln Center to a warehouse in Harrison, New Jersey. The move, taking seven hours, was made to protect the sculpture during the redevelopment of the arts center. The sculpture is set to return to its home between the Vivian Beaumont Theater and the Avery Fisher Hall in the fall of 2008, when the redevelopment of the area is scheduled to be complete. 2007-07-03 00:00:00 http://www.plannyc.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Issues&file=index&catid=1&issueid=125#2778 A well-known bronze sculpture was removed this week from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as the center undergoes a $1 billion renovation to the 16-acre urban campus. The 6 ton, $12 million sculpture by British artist Henry Moore, known as "Reclining Figure," was moved to New Jersey where it will reside until the redevelopment is finished. 2007-06-30 00:00:00