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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
June 2020
An update to the project and conceptual design are provided below. Please view the entire presentation before filling out the online survey at the end.
A direct link to the online survey is below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FACCquestionnaire
Survey responses are due by the end of day on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020.
PROJECT UPDATE
Located at San Pablo Park, the Frances Albrier Community Center is a place where community members can
reserve spaces for private events and attend classes. This project is for the planning and design of the
upgrade of the Frances Albrier Community Center to a Care and Shelter facility.
For more information on Measure T1, visit www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1
Measure T1 Bond Update
FRANCES ALBRIER COMMUNITY CENTER PLANNING AND DESIGN
Project UpdateFrances Albrier Community Center Planning & Design
1 Project Overview
Project Overview
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Multigenerational● Design flexible program rooms
● Provide additional programming and activity opportunities for people of all ages
Safety● Design secure program spaces
and courtyard
● Consider crime prevention in project design
Emergency Preparedness● Serve as information hub during
emergency scenarios
● Coordinate emergency services and supplies
Youth● Enroll more campers and students
● Provide more program rooms
Integrated in Park● Improve visibility into (and and
from) community center
● Support playground and tennis court users (restrooms, shade)
Sustainable Design● Integrate City’s principles and goals
for sustainable design and operation
● Consider passive, net-zero, and all-electric strategies
Community Engagement● Reach out to neighbors, park users,
local sports groups, city staff, and council member for input
● Continued engagement and updates throughout design and construction
Goals
2 Project History & Site Information
Frances Albrier leading picket at corner of Sacramento and Ashby, 1939www.berkeleyplaques.org
Tennis players at San Pablo Park, early 1950swww.cityofberkeley.info
Original Park Street Entrance to Frances Albrier Community Center
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Frances Albrier Community Center
Site Analysis
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Based on observation and interviews
Benefits
● Park is welcoming to all● Popular sports destination● Clear sightlines● Well-used by child
caregivers
Concerns
● Neighborhood safety concerns
● No restrooms for playground users
● Inadequate shade & rain protection
● Sidewalks missing at perimeter
Project History & Site Information
Frances Albrier Community Center
Building Analysis
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Based on observation and interviews
Benefits
● Convenient drop-in programs● Staff is friendly and accessible● Secure outdoor courtyard● Nice educational garden● Love for open space and park
Concerns
● Inadequate structural bracing● Gas equipment conflicts with
City’s all-electric goal● Dry rot at roofs● Long wait list for programs● Rooms are few and small● Lacks programing for adults● Poor visual connection to park● Spaces are not flexible● Poor indoor lighting● Doesn’t feel like an inviting
community building● Undersized kitchen● No indoor gymnasium● Need more accessible public
restrooms● Need more office space
Project History & Site Information
3 Community Input
National Night OutAug 6, 2019
Community Design Open HouseOct 23, 2019
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Frances Albrier Community Center
Community Design Open House
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Frances Albrier Community CenterOctober 23, 2019
Information Stations:Site Analysis & Building AnalysisProject GoalsActivities & SpacesConceptual Designs
35+Attendees
Community Input
Online SurveyMonkey In-person questionnaire at Community Worksession
Great opportunity for multi-activity, multi-generational community use in family-oriented residential area.
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Indoor Basketball & VolleyballAfter-school Care
Summer Camps
Reservable Community Rooms
Pre-K Power Play
Tots around town
Department Offices
Dance & Movement Classes
Community meetings
STEM classes
Tutoring
Community cooking classes
31% Prefer Any Size
28% Medium
23% Large
12% Small
2% No Interest
60% Large
Pool
Swim lessons (parent/child)Family swim
Swim lessons (youth)
Junior lifeguard camp
Community rentals
Masters program
Senior water exercise
Sporting event rentals
Water polo
Young child water play
Water walking
Swim lessons (adult)
25% Medium
5% Any size pool
8% No Interest
3% Small
4 Design
Final Design
Frances Albrier Community Center
Plan
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Final Design
Frances Albrier Community Center
Plan
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Final DesignFinal DesignArchitectural Floor Plan
Final DesignActivities Floor Plan
5 Project Schedule& Budget
Funded by Measure T1:
$7.2 millionPool Facility
$17.4 millionCommunity Center
$24.6 millionProject BudgetEstimate escalated to January 2023
Project Schedule & Budget
Frances Albrier Community Center
Feedback
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Online Surveyhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FACCquestionnaire
What excites you?What concerns you?Did we miss anything?
Responses due
06/24/20
Thank you
City of Berkeley Project Manager:
For more information on Measure T1, visit www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1
PROJECT TEAM
CoB Project Manager: Wendy Wellbrock [email protected]
Design Consultant: Siegel & Strain Architects
FUNDING
Measure T1: $741,075
FRANCES ALBRIER COMMUNITY CENTER PLANNING AND DESIGN
NEXT STEPS
Develop conceptual design based on public feedback. Next community meeting to present design
anticipated in January 2020.
October 23, 2019 Community Work Session