One of the first of the 2015 Vision Group's ten pillars got a boost from the City Council yesterday. The so-called Arts & Humanities Center on the block bounded by 8th, 9th, R, and S Streets would require building renovations and one building demolition. My take: the Center is one of the Vision Group's least important pillars, but it is also one of the least controversial. The realization of an Arts & Humanities Center seems like a low priority, but visible action toward one of the group's priorities may show Lincolnites that the group really is interested in getting things done.
One interesting portion of the project to keep an eye on is the University's involvement. Early proposals call for a sort of "Sheldon II", a second location to show off the Sheldon's art collection. But that raises all sorts of security and staffing issues that are likely to concern University officials. UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman supports the project in principle, so you know UNL is willing to consider their options. That doesn't mean that UNL is in for certain.
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