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Annapolis outlines Stanton Community Center overhaul with esports arena and interactive floor
Summary
City recreation staff told the Annapolis City Council work session on May 27 that they plan a phased Stanton Community Center overhaul that would add an interactive, projected floor and a video wall to support STEAM education, esports and accessibility features while retaining traditional gym uses.
City recreation officials described a multi-phase plan May 27 to renovate Stanton Community Center into a STEAM-focused public facility with an esports arena and an interactive projected floor that department staff said could serve education, recreation and events.
"For the record, I'm Rosalind Johnson. I'm the director of recreation and parks for the city of Annapolis," Johnson said at the May 27 work session, introducing the Stanton presentation. She said the center would remain a gym while adding a programmable, interactive floor and a 30-foot video wall intended to support STEAM education, assistive features for people with sensory and visual impairments, and public programming.
Why it matters: Staff framed Stanton as a way to expand youth exposure to technology and future job pathways while retaining traditional recreation uses. Officials said the proposed upgrades could increase demand for the space and that scheduling and rental policies will be needed to protect community access.
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- Proposed technology and uses: Staff…
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