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Sugar Land reviews senior center feasibility study; consultant presents three scenarios and cost estimates
Summary
BRW Architects presented a feasibility study for the T. E. Harmon Senior Center showing overcrowding at the 11,000 sq ft facility and three options for addressing demand: an addition/renovation (~21,000 sq ft, est. $14.5M), a ground-up new facility (~19,800 sq ft, est. $15.7M), and a larger two-story build favored by seniors; staff will take the study to a council workshop and noted a bond election is likely for funding.
BRW Architects presented the final findings of a feasibility study for the T. E. Harmon Senior Center, showing sustained membership and program growth that has left the center overcrowded and limited in programming. Consultant Emily Murphy told the Parks Board the most frequent piece of feedback from members was the need for more space.
Emily Murphy, of BRW Architects, summarized the public-engagement process (surveys, staff focus groups, open houses and a "money game" exercise) and three development scenarios. Scenario A would renovate and add to the existing facility to reach about 21,000 square feet with an estimated project cost of $14,500,000;…
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