Alief ISD advances natatorium renovation planning with $7 million allocation; architects engaged

Alief Independent School District officials presented an update Tuesday on planning for renovation of the Nest Natatorium, saying the district has set aside $7 million for the project and has re-engaged AutoArch architects to develop design and permit documents.

The project is intended to modernize the 37,000-square-foot facility so it meets current Americans with Disabilities Act standards for locker rooms and restrooms, improves mechanical and aquatic equipment and adds building upgrades that would make the natatorium more usable for students and the community.

Why this matters: Trustees and staff described the project as both a student-activity investment and an opportunity to create shared community recreation space. Administrators emphasized the plan to involve Alief Super Neighborhood…