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Civic Center revitalization reaches 100% construction documents; foundation and vertical work to follow
Summary
Developer Edgemoor reported the Civic Center revitalization project reached 100% construction documents, CEQA clearance is complete, site grading and utility work are underway and foundation work will begin soon with topping out targeted in May.
Edgemoor representatives updated the City Council on the Civic Center revitalization project’s design and construction progress. The team reported CEQA clearance completed earlier in the year, 100% construction documents nearing print, and active site preparation: demolition, grading, utility work on Euclid Street, and installation of geo-piers. Foundation work is imminent and the project team expects vertical construction in early spring with a topping-out milestone in May and a watertight building by the following October.
Design details include public spaces, an event lawn with an event stage, a memorial grove, fitness equipment near the senior center, expanded walkways and interior finish selections. Councilmembers pressed the team on female-staff amenities and lactation/wellness rooms; project staff said multiple lactation rooms and wellness spaces are included and furniture selection will consider needs for staff who are parents and for uniformed officers.
The team also said roughly 70% of trade packages are bid and that contingency budgeting is being considered for additional items such as solar panels, which may return to council for separate action.
Why it matters: The Civic Center project is a multi-year capital investment that will change downtown space use and city service facilities and requires ongoing council oversight as construction proceeds.
