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Last Updated: June 23, 2009

Final PARS Report Available Online

The Final Report from the Pershing Adaptive Reuse and Site (PARS) Study is now available for viewing online. This Report summarizes the task findings and overall conclusions of the multi-month PARS process. Included in the document is an historic narrative on Pershing, the opportunities and constraints of the structure and site, a professional conducted analysis of the Center's physical condition, a review of the community engagement process, and a presentation of ideas for its future use.

The combination of community engagement and work by the PARS Committee resulted in the following "Ideas List" as being the potential options for the future of the Pershing building and/or site:

Art Ideas

• Performing Arts Center
• Black Box Theater
• Incubator for the Arts
• Art Institute/Educational Facility

• Exhibit Hall
• Church/Religious Faculty
• Trade Showroom
• Trade Exchange

• Science Center/Museum
• Nebraska State Historical Society
• State Museum
• Hall of Fame
• Museum of Nebraska Sports
• Museum of Sustainability

• Indoor/Outdoor Festival Space
• Extreme Sports
• IMAX Theater

• Library
• Governmental Center
• Multiple Cultural Center

• Recreation/Health Center
• Volleyball
• Gymnastics Center

The working "Ideas Lists" also envisions the potential for a reuse of the building and/or site involving a multiple use venue.

A Summary Report of over two dozen interviews with "Pershing Center Stakeholders" was released in October of 2008. The Summary Report presents the thoughts of the local stakeholders interviewed about the future adaptive reuse of Pershing Center and the site. A structured interview format was used in conducting the research. Those persons interviewed were asked a range of questions regarding the appropriate treatment of the building in the future; the type of uses which should and should not be considered for the Center; the use of "Green Technologies" in its rehabilitation; the future status of the Mural on the western entrance; and many other topical items.

For further information, please contact the City-County Planning Department at 441-7491.

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