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Board approves design development for new Pasadena ISD softball complex; construction budget cited
Summary
Architects presented a three-field softball complex with a central 1,000‑seat stadium, adjacent 500‑seat fields, accessible amenities and a projected construction schedule; trustees approved the design development phase and will review contractor award in April.
Trustees approved the design development phase for a new Pasadena ISD softball complex after a presentation by Roger Brownlow of Create Architects.
Brownlow described a three‑field layout with a primary stadium and two adjacent fields. "The main field will have seating for 1,000 spectators; the two adjacent fields will have seating for 500 each," he told the board, and showed plans for a plaza entry, restrooms, concessions, accessible ramps and perimeter signage to prevent neighborhood parking.
He said the design development is on schedule: construction documents are due in mid‑January, plans will be submitted to the City of Pasadena for permitting, and staff expects to bring a contractor award recommendation to the board in April with construction targeted to begin May 5, 2025 and a one‑year construction window. Brownlow cited a construction budget figure during the presentation voiced as "$17,700 th000"; the board and architects said they were monitoring the construction budget as design develops.
Trustees asked about parking and neighborhood impacts; Brownlow said the City of Pasadena raised no objection to the proposed parking layout and that the lighting plan will use cutoff lenses to limit spill into adjacent residential areas. After discussion the motion to approve the design development phase was moved and seconded and the board approved the item by voice vote.
