Pace University Completes $200 Million Performing Arts Center at One Pace Plaza in Lower Manhattan

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Pace University has completed a $200 million renovation of the podium at One Pace Plaza in Lower Manhattan, giving its Sands College of Performing Arts a new centralized home. The 185,000-square-foot project, backed by about $175.4 million in New York State support, adds performance venues, rehearsal rooms and studios steps from City Hall Park. Key Takeaways Pace University expects enrollment at the Sands College of Performing Arts to grow by more than 75 percent by Fiscal Year 2030. The project is expected to support 26 new full-time and 85 new part-time faculty and staff positions. About $140.4 million of the state support comes through bond financing issued by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. A $3 million Pro-Housing Communities grant pays for fixtures, furniture and equipment in the new performing arts facilities. Pace estimates its annual economic impact on New York City at more than $680 million,

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