Citrus Heights Solicits Public Feedback on Community Center Conceptual Designs
Public workshop reviewed initial conceptual designs and obtains feedback

The City of Citrus Heights will be developing a 26,000 to 32,000 square foot one-story community center and meeting facility on a 1.9 acre parcel located on the northeast corner across the street from the existing City Hall complex. The building will be a multi-function meeting facility with the following key elements: banquet room with a 1,000 person capacity (approx.); flex meeting space; commercial grade kitchen; space for programming and/or activities that are focused on young children, pre-teens, teens, and senior citizens; space for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and an emergency shelter in the event of a disaster. Williams+Paddon has been selected as the architectural firm leading the design phase of the project. The City of Citrus Heights has placed a high importance on “green-building”, so the future facility will utilize sustainable, renewable and recycled resources.

The City hosted a public workshop on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The intent of this workshop was to present the public with the initial conceptual designs for the Citrus Heights Community Center and obtain feedback/input on the direction and facility amenities. This was an opportunity for the public to get involved in the design of the Community Center and provide the City will suggestions on what will work best to meet the needs of the local community.

It is anticipated that the Citrus Heights Community Center will break ground in late 2008, with a potential grand opening in the fall of 2009.  Please visit the City’s Web site at http://www.citrusheights.net for more information, or call (916) 727-4770.