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Glendale says downtown campus project is nearing building completion; move‑in eyed for mid‑May
Summary
City staff told the City Council the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project is on track, with the building portion close to substantial completion and site work and Murphy Park hardscape continuing into mid‑May; move‑in is targeted for mid‑May with a ribbon cutting planned for mid‑June.
Miss Barber, presenting Update No. 41 for the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project, told the Glendale City Council on March 24 that construction is progressing and that the building portion is "within about a little over a month from substantial completion." She said recent photos show the plaza concrete poured and that trees, irrigation and other site hardscape work are being installed around the new city hall campus.
The presentation described progress across several project areas: sidewalks and reinforcement bars are in place along Glendale Avenue and Glen Drive; the amphitheater seating bowl is nearing final grade and formwork for remaining seating and switchback walkways is underway; the stage stem wall was scheduled to be poured before the end of March; and site work for Murphy Park will continue through mid‑May. Miss Barber also said interior finish work is underway, including flooring, millwork for a one‑stop counter, glazing, doors and hardware.
Council chambers work was highlighted: the ceiling has been refreshed with new lighting, HVAC and theater lighting to support the dais; acoustical panels and refreshed wood ribbing are being reinstalled; and a new accessible dais platform and ramp are being built to provide wheelchair access to the dais and accessible seating in the gallery.
On technical systems, staff said the IT team is installing permanent network switches and pathways and will connect and test audiovisual equipment; amphitheater equipment is expected to be installed in May after delivery.
Regarding schedule, Miss Barber said staff is "shooting for the middle of May," and cited May 18 as the current target for move‑in, with a potential ribbon‑cutting or opening ceremony planned for mid‑June, although exact dates and times remain under development. Council members raised minor finish questions, including whether the amphitheater surface would be decomposed granite or artificial turf; staff said the surface is planned as tightly compacted decomposed granite but that the council could revisit surfacing choices after opening if usage suggests a change.
The council did not take formal action on the project at the workshop. Staff said they will continue system testing, complete remaining hardscape work and return with further updates as milestones are reached.
