An architect and general contractor have been selected. As of June 14, 2022 construction has been completed on this project. The Slauson Connect Recreation Center is envisioned as a “youth development hub”. The zero-net energy three-stories,15,900 square foot facility (9,900 square foot enclosed space and 6,000 square foot of outdoor covered area) has a mix of uses with childcare, afterschool, recreation programs, and a 5,000 square foot extensive roof garden at the third story. The building is a non-essential facility, used as a cooling center in heat waves emergencies. The building is a Type III-B construction. A two-story high exterior “urban porch” acts as the main entrance to the building. The exterior feature stair with seating for street performances/movie nights provides for a place of gathering next to the access to the second floor of classrooms. The main lobby with access to the Childcare Center and the elevator is also accessed off this space. The linear organization of the building is a direct result of the long narrow proportions of the site. The first floor is occupied by the Childcare Center. The program is organized along a double-loaded hallway with childcare indoor/outdoor classrooms on the south, and support services to the north. Each classroom has direct access to an outdoor play area, bringing natural ventilation and natural light into the space. The second floor is occupied by the afterschool and recreation programs. The classrooms and support spaces open onto an exterior circulation area facing Slauson Ave. The multipurpose classroom and the extensive roof garden occupy the third floor. The roof garden serves as an outdoor classroom and provides a vantage point for views along the Slauson Corridor. The parking accessed off Normandie Ave will feature a shading canopy with Solar Photovoltaic arrays generating enough solar power to offset the building demand. The project is sheduled to appear before the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affair Commission on June 8, 2022 seeking conceptual approval. The project is currently in schematic design. An architect has been selected. No timeline has been established for advertisement of construction bids. Construction is anticipated to begin in March 2023 and be completed in September 2024.* *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.
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