"Floca showed the impact of water damage on the Center's underbelly, including corroded steel beams in the service tunnel, concrete degradation in the parking lot and rust on the marble facade."
"We were working to put all of the different pieces together, but again, it was infeasible, because you can never really truly predict all of the different productions that were going to happen."
"If this were truly about maintenance, there is no need to shut the building down for two years. The Kennedy Center has always done major systems work during the day, while performances continue at night."
The Kennedy Center provided a tour to reporters to showcase the urgent need for repairs, as highlighted by President Trump's proposal for a two-year closure. Executive Director Matt Floca pointed out severe water damage, corroded steel beams, and outdated electrical equipment. Floca initially sought a plan to keep the Center operational during repairs but concluded that a temporary closure was necessary for effective renovations. Critics, including Greg Werkheiser, argue that the closure is unnecessary, suggesting that maintenance can occur without shutting down performances.
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