Community MeetingSeptember 9, 2015

COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BENNING PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

Guidelines for a Successful Meeting

• RESPECT EACH OTHER

• CELLPHONES SILENCED

• Q&A WILL BE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION

Elevating the Quality of Life in the District

Meeting Agenda

• Renovation Process

• Projected Timeline

• Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)• Project Manager: Peter Nohrden

• Department of General Services (DGS) • Project Manager: Cynthia McClendon

Elevating the Quality of Life in the District

What we Know

List of needed improvements:

• Budget: $5,000,000

• ADA Upgrades: Including an elevator

• Life Safety and Fire Protection

• Security Upgrades

• Window Replacements

• Pool Infiltration System

• Roofing and other Exterior Upgrades

Elevating the Quality of Life in the District

Questions and Answers

List of desired improvements:

• Discussion of community’s needs

• Details and reasons for items requested

Elevating the Quality of Life in the District

Next Steps…

Next Steps:

• Request for Proposals for Architectural or Engineering Firm (Fall 2015)

• Conceptual Drawings developed once the A/E Firm is on board

• Next Community Meeting – November 2015

Contact Information

Department of General Services (DGS)Jackie Stanley, Community Outreach Coordinator

Email: jackie.stanley@dc.govMobile: (202) 431-1195

DGS Webpagehttp://dgs.dc.gov/page/dgs-park-and-recreation-center-projects