Rupp Arena Task Force Releases Final Report

The Rupp Arena Arts and Entertainment District Task Force's final report, issued Tuesday morning, envisions a $250 to $300 million "transformation of the Lexington Center itself, including Rupp Arena, the Lexington Convention Center, the Civic Center Shoppes and immediate environs," but it does not have a specific plan to pay for the huge project.


Possible major funding sources include new revenue from premium seating, advertising, sponsorship, concert/event promotions, concessions and parking associated with proposed plans.


It will also likely need local and state funding to create a new economic engine.

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It will also likely need local and state funding to create a new economic engine.

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/01/31/2050062/final-report-of-rupp-task-force.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/01/31/2050062/final-report-of-rupp-task-force.html#storylink=cpy