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Garden Grove civic center project remains on time and on budget; park plan includes event lawn, cherry trees and a 3D‑printed restroom
Summary
City staff reported construction progress on the new public‑safety building and previewed the Civic Center Park design: a large event lawn (capacity ~2,500), sensory and age‑segregated playgrounds, a memorial grove with water feature and commemorative bricks, and a 3D‑printed restroom. Staff said the building delivery remains on schedule and in budget.
Garden Grove, Calif. — City and project staff gave the Garden Grove City Council a construction and design update on Feb. 10 for the Civic Center revitalization project, saying major building systems and the façade are largely installed and that park design will move forward after demolition of the old building.
Craig, the project director, said the public‑safety building’s glass walls and rooftop systems are in place, the parking garage is nearly complete and interior work (drywall, flooring, cabinetry) is in progress. He estimated building systems testing and final furniture installation would occur in roughly 100 days, with a target delivery in the summer to allow police to begin relocation.
Christina Solomon, the park design lead, presented the east‑side park plan: a central event lawn sized for about 2,500 non‑seated attendees, space for food trucks, three playground areas (a sensory garden near the community meeting center, a toddler area and an older‑child playground), fitness equipment, a memorial grove with a water feature and purchasable commemorative bricks, and new cherry trees donated by councilmembers.
A notable feature: the park will include a 3D‑printed restroom constructed of high‑strength concrete, which staff said will be a public demonstration of the technology and strong infrastructure (the concrete mix is specified to be high‑psi). Christina said the team will provide a timelapse of the 3D printing build.
Council members asked about visibility for planned projected screens, plant palettes (no spiky cactus near play areas), 'Garden Grove' branding in photo‑op locations, and whether library construction might impede schedule. Staff responded the project remains on budget and on schedule and that library work is coordinated to avoid conflicts.
Next steps: following the new building’s occupancy, the city will demolish the old facility, begin park grading and proceed with planting and park elements. Staff said the park loop will roughly measure about a mile and include mile markers for walkers.
