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Energy. Vision. Reality.
River City Renaissance or RCR is a non-profit group of forward-thinking citizens working to provide a forum for visioning within our river city of Henderson, Kentucky. It is the mission of RCR to be a catalyst to promote dialog, advocate unique ideas, and transport viable visions into reality by strategically linking private and public resources to generate lasting results.
ENERGY. VISION. REALITY. - VIDEO
River City Renaissance (RCR) Henderson, KY
5th IABR: MAKING CITY - VIDEO
International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam
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Henderson Selected as Counter Site in 5th IABR
Henderson has been selected as a counter site in the 5th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR), entitled Making City, which will take place in Rotterdam beginning in April 2012. From the IABR Fact Sheet: "The IABR was founded on the conviction that architecture is a public concern and that its main challenge is the design of ... Read More
Discover What Makes Us Different
Since 1797, Henderson, Kentucky, located on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River, has provided commerce and inspired two renowned artists. Naturalist John James Audubon and blues musician W.C. Handy once called Henderson home. Audubon spent time here in the 1800s studying the birds that travel through this area on their migratory routes. Handy, also known ... Read More
Kentucky Alumni
Giving new meaning to "up the river" UK College of Design & Alumni redefine Ohio River towns By Beverly Bell Scan the four men's resumes and you’ll think you've got it all figured out in a matter of seconds. You spot the connection under the heading, “Education.” The four - Mark Bethel, Tim Skinner, Drura Parrish and ... Read More
Henderson Power Plant Reuse is Focus Internationally
River Cities Tour with Dutch Official Kicks Off Henderson, KY (July 22, 2011) - In a press conference today on the Henderson riverfront, Dr. Michael Speaks, Dean and Professor of Architecture for the University of Kentucky College of Design (UK/CoD) kicked off the official River Cities Tour with Henk Ovink, Vice Director General and Director of ... Read More
Magazine tells surprising story of Station One
I get a lot of mail. I mean A LOT of mail. It's a major contributor to my messy desk and is hard to get a handle on sometimes. But recently a magazine floated to the top of the heap and caught my eye. The cover had a river scene with a futuristic building perched on ... Read More
Power Plant Reuse Project Focus Internationally
Henderson, Ky. Power Plant Reuse Project Focus Internationally Beginning April 19 Unveiling of Ways Locals Can Connect. WHO: River City Renaissance (RCR) and other public officials. www.RCRHenderson.org WHAT: Officials will share how locals can connect to the exhibit featuring Henderson, Kentucky, at the “Making City” International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR) 2012 exhibit www.iabr.nl . Henderson’s riverfront power plant, HMPL1, ... Read More