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Plainfield leaders outline ‘Center of Excellence’ recreation hub; housing to be separate and 100% affordable
Summary
Council heard a briefing on the planned 55,000 sq ft Center of Excellence (the former YMCA) and related redevelopment steps; directors said the recreation facility will be separate from mixed‑use residential behind it, and city staff will pursue multiple grants, including a possible $4 million DCA award.
Plainfield officials told the City Council that the planned Center of Excellence — the former 55,000‑square‑foot YMCA building — will be redeveloped as a recreation and enrichment facility separate from a proposed mixed‑use residential parcel behind it.
Economic Development Director (first referenced SEG 1032) told the council the project program includes a competition pool, basketball court, indoor track, multipurpose rooms, a commercial kitchen and café, a climbing wall and event space. The city is applying for a Department of Community Affairs grant of up to…
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