Lear Theater Stabilization and Historic Preservation
Summary
The board allocated $2 million toward interior stabilization, exterior blight remediation, and feasibility studies for the historic Lear Theater.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocates $2,000,000 in RDA 1 funds for stabilization and site remediation.
History enthusiasts, downtown residents, and future users of the cultural facility.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special Reno City Council Meeting - Nov 13, 2026
The city-owned Lear building on the riverfront — built in 1939 as a church designed by Paul Revere Williams — is getting exterior repairs and an economic feasibility study to figure out what it can become. Community feedback has pushed for historic preservation, arts use, and public gathering space.
Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting - May 6, 2026
The board allocated $2 million toward interior stabilization, exterior blight remediation, and feasibility studies for the historic Lear Theater.
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