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Decatur Community Recreation Center
public input meetingdecember 9, 2008
AGENDA1- PROCESS OVERVIEW2- EXISTING BUILDING INFORMATION3- SIMILAR PROJECTS ‘CASE STUDIES’4- DISCUSSION GROUPS5- SHARING IDEAS
decision making process - history
2000 Decatur Strategic Plan:
Manage growth while retaining character
Encourage community interaction
Provide quality services within fiscal limits
2002 Athletic Master Plan:
Develop New Programming for:
Active Adults and Seniors, Special Needs Groups and Young Professionals
2006 Bond Referendum:
Decatur Community Recreation Center
$5,803,000 for all Parks and Recreation Improvements :
Decatur Recreation Center - $790,000 for planning, design and building improvements
LP3 Architects employed to prepare building master plan and cost estimate
decision making process - history
2008 planning process
Assess building and grounds
Review existing programs
Solicit goals and visions from the public
Phase I: Discovery thru early January 2009
Phase II: Programming thru late February 2009
Assess findings from Phase I
Prepare preliminary and space plans
Present preliminaries to the public
Phase III: Schematic Design / Pricing thru March 2009
Confirm Program
Create and price design for building improvements
Present schematic design to the public
Phase IV: City Seeks Financing 2009 and on-going
Decatur Community Recreation Center
existing building
Decatur Community Recreation Center
existing building
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Decatur Community Recreation Center
existing building
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Decatur Community Recreation Center
case studies
East Hampton Recreation Center East Hampton, NY
Population: 21,128
Close proximity to residential neighborhood and train station
Described by the executive director of the facility (for the YMCA) as welcoming and lacking an institutional feeling
21,000 sq ft (Gross)
“We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.”
case studies
Close proximity to residential neighborhood and train station
Described by the executive director of the facility (for the YMCA) as welcoming and lacking an institutional feeling
“We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.”
East Hampton Recreation Center East Hampton, NY
Population: 21,128 21,000 sq ft (Gross)
Facility Services
Aquatic Programs
Youth/Teen
Adult
Instructional Swimming
Cultural Arts
Dance
Karate
Fitness
Adult
Youth
Health & Safety Courses
Event Rental
Day Camps
Special Programs
case studies
Orange Memorial Park Recreation Building South San Francisco, CA
Population: 61,870
Located in a 23-acre park
Designed with green features such as efficient lighting, and low VOC materials for paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants
6,400 sq ft (Gross)
“… to provide opportunities for physical, cultural, and social well-being…”
case studies
Orange Memorial Park Recreation Building South San Francisco, CA
Population: 61,870 6,400 sq ft (Gross)
Facility Services
Multi-Purpose Room
Cultural
Recreational
Celebratory
Educational
Available for Rental Use
Building was completed in May 2008
case studies
Williamsburg Community Center Brooklyn, NY
Population: 2,465,326
Located in urban neighborhood in lot that previously was an outdoor facility
Emphasis on integrating the center with the neighborhood and park while still maintaining security
20,500 sq ft (Gross)
“… a hub for most of our recreational, cultural and educational programs…”
case studies
Williamsburg Community Center Brooklyn, NY
Population: 2,465,326 20,500 sq ft (Gross)
Facility Program
Gymnasium
Dance Studio
Classrooms
Art Studios
Darkroom
Computer Room
Movie Projection Screen
Stage
Recording Studio
Multipurpose rooms
Commercial Kitchen
Rentals for events and weddings
case studies
Sunset Community Center Vancouver, Canada
Population: 161,436
Located on Main Street
1 of 3 buildings under the Sunset Community Complex
Combining landscape and rapidly expanding community
30,000 sq ft
case studies
Sunset Community Center Vancouver, Canada
Population: 161,436 30,000 sq ft
Facility Program
Central Gymnasium
Weight lifting/Fitness Center
Aerobic/Dance Room
Arts and Crafts Room
Youth Room
Two Pre-Schools
Two Multipurpose Rooms
case studies
Sunset Community Center Vancouver, Canada
Population: 600,000 30,000 sq ft
Facility Program
Central Gymnasium
Weight lifting/Fitness Center
Aerobic/Dance Room
Arts and Crafts Room
Youth Room
Two Pre-Schools
Two Multipurpose Rooms
case studies
Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center Phoenix, AZ
Population: 1,552,259
Located in Paseo Highlands Park (One mile from Freeway)
One of 29 recreation centers in Phoenix
48,000 sq ft
“Fun Places, Great Spaces”
case studies
Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center Phoenix, AZ
Population: 1,552,259 48,000 sq ft (Gross)
Facility Program
Classrooms (Arts and Crafts, etc.)
Computer Room
Lounge
Full Service Kitchen
Meeting Space
Gym
Indoor Track
Dance/Exercise Room
Weight Room
Park Amenities
Two lighted softball fields
One lighted soccer field
Lighted basketball court
Lighted volleyball court
Playgrounds and Picnic Areas
“One-Stop Shop” for city services
Police department precinct sub-station
Development Services Department
Human Services Department
case studies
case studies summary – what do we learn?
Combine cultural and physical recreation.
Provide multi-purpose rooms.
Serve all age groups.
Have fresh non-institutional feel.
Decatur Community Recreation Center
All these examples:
Also note worthy:
Hi Tech Recreation Facilities Provided
planning the center
The City of Decatur is not:
The private sector
The YMCA
Recreation Needs: Fill in the Blanks
What Should Our Community / Recreation Center Provide?
What community programs are needed?
What kind of visual and or performing arts?
What exercise or athletic programs do we want?
What new active adult / senior oriented activities should be provided?
What activities for young professionals are of interest?
What should the Center provide in 15 years?
What other question should we ask?
Decatur Community Recreation Center