Climate Smart Planning Cultural Eco-District Pilot

FAIN: CLI-298651-24

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, MO 64111-1818)
Steve Waterman (Project Director: September 2023 to present)

Comprehensive building system assessments and the development of a climate smart strategic plan for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (lead applicant) and the Linda Hall Library (sub-awardee) propose to conduct a building system operational review through a consortium model to identify climate impact and resiliency options, resulting in a climate smart strategic plan with broad application to humanities organizations of varying size and disciplines. The proposed climate planning project will also serve as a pilot for formation of a Cultural Eco-District in the geographic area surrounding the museum and library. Assistance from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support the consulting fees and institutional staff time necessary to plan, assess, and deliver a final document that each organization will use to guide future master planning.