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Woodfin reviews 16,500‑sq‑ft town hall feasibility study; officials flag cost, timing and community priorities
Summary
Town staff reviewed a 2023 feasibility study that recommends a roughly 16,500‑square‑foot civic hub at the town hall site. Staff said a new building could cost about $500 per square foot and that initiating action could start in 2027, but council and staff emphasized community input, financing constraints and competing capital needs.
Woodfin town staff reviewed a 2023 feasibility study Wednesday recommending a roughly 16,500‑square‑foot civic hub on the current town hall site and outlined next steps for community engagement, financing and a potential timeline.
Adrian, a town staff member, told the council the consultant recommended locating the new facility on Elk Mountain Road to improve visibility and pedestrian connections and to integrate outdoor space and solar-ready design. The study divides the building program roughly into police (about half the space), administration (about 25%) and community/assembly space (about 25%).
The study’s space figure and staff interviews led to an estimated size of…
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