Reno residents are being invited to weigh in on what comes next for one of the city’s most recognizable — and long-vacant — historic buildings.
The city of Reno is hosting a community meeting on Saturday, January 10, to discuss the future of the Lear Theater. The meeting runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center at 925 Riverside Drive.
Built in the 1930s, the Lear has been sitting vacant for more than 20 years. Past estimates have put the cost to restore the historic building between 15 and 17 million dollars, a figure that does not include permitting and related costs. City leaders say the upcoming meeting is designed to give the public a clearer understanding of the building’s current condition and realistic options moving forward…