Bloomington Advances $101.8M Community Health Center Design
The City of Bloomington is moving forward with design development for its $101.8 million Community Health and Wellness Center after the city council approved schematic designs in April.
The project, part of the Bloomington Forward sales tax initiative approved by voters in November 2023, will feature aquatics facilities, fitness spaces, a walking track, indoor playground and public health offices. The center is scheduled to open to the public in 2027.
As the new facility progresses through design phases, the city is preparing to close Creekside Community Center on May 30. Senior programs will transition to the Logan Avenue Building beginning June 16, with 95% of current senior programs continuing during the interim period. The city will also introduce new programs including a Lego Club and increase the frequency of special events and educational presentations.
Some programs face temporary displacement during the transition. The city is actively seeking interim solutions for lapidary, billiards and ping pong programs. Wood shop participants will use the Eden Prairie Senior Center facility, with Bloomington covering initial fees. A mobile kiosk will operate from Civic Plaza to continue boutique sales.
The design development phase will refine building drawings and spaces while conducting continued cost analysis to ensure the project stays within budget. Community engagement opportunities will continue with more specific feedback sessions on project amenities and space interactions.
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The City of Bloomington provided an update on the $101.8 million Community Health and Wellness Center project, part of the Bloomington Forward sales tax initiative approved in November 2023. The city council approved the schematic design in April and the project is moving into design development phase. The center will feature aquatics, fitness spaces, walking track, indoor playground, and public health offices. Creekside Community Center will close May 30th with services transitioning to Logan Avenue Building on June 16th, with 95% of senior programs continuing during the interim period until the new center opens in 2027.
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Close Creekside Community Center operations
Open interim services at Logan Avenue Building
Find interim solutions for lapidary, billiards, and ping pong programs
Complete Community Health and Wellness Center construction
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