Study puts price tag on options to turn vision into reality
A future neighborhood center in Georgetown for larger community gatherings, performances and youth activities could launch in a leased space and grow over time, according to a consultant’s report. Costs, which would not be paid for with city tax dollars, vary widely.
The study, paid for by a $500,000 Green New Deal grant, was done by MAKERS architecture and urban design and Environmental Works. It analyzed two near-term lease options:
Preferred Option: 3,400-square-foot building includes event space, kitchen, lobby, office, storage, restrooms, and conference/computer space. Estimated cost is $650,000 to $700,000 in Year 1 followed by annual costs of $100,000 to $110,000.
Alternative Option: 1,600 square feet with event space, lobby, restrooms, and storage. Estimated cost is $55,000 to $70,000 in Year 1 followed by annual costs of $47,000 to $52,000.
The study also considered a long-term option of building a 4,560-square-foot center. Construction costs could range between $1.8 to $2.4 million with unknown property acquisition costs.
Next steps by the Georgetown Community Council’s Neighborhood Visioning Group could include fundraising, building further community support, site selection and developing plans for renovations and operations, the report said.
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