Category: Facility Development
The front lobby is the first impression of your whole facility. As a community rec center, you want to think about how your front lobby design makes current and potential new members feel. “The front ...
The word community is described as “a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” Originally built in 1944, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA went above and beyond ...
Even with 22 locations across the Big Apple, the YMCA of Greater New York has had room for significant growth. In Fall 2020, the New York YMCA is expected to complete a $100 million construction ...
The Stonestown Family YMCA is setting a new precedent for not only community rec centers, but fitness facilities across the nation. Upon completion of a $4 million renovation project, the Stonestown Y received the WELL ...
It might not seem like a big deal, but your fitness floor layout plays a major role in the way members perceive your facility. Low amounts of available equipment or traffic jams in between machines ...
Shared space facilities are becoming more common in community recreation, and the YMCA of Greater Louisville has used this principle to their advantage greatly. Completed in 2016, the YMCA at Norton Commons became a first-of-its-kind ...
They say you have to spend money to make money — but that’s not always true. By carefully evaluating your facility, you can uncover new ways to maximize your income per square foot by modifying ...
The New Orleans JCC 2015 renovation was a must. People had long waits for fitness machines, and space was a constant strain between lap and recreational swimmers. And those were just some of the problems. ...
The fitness equipment in your community rec center is a first impression many new members evaluate. In fact, equipment can determine whether a member participates in a group exercise class or even joins your rec ...
An expansion is one of the best ways your community rec center can reach a broader audience if you’re willing to put in the proper time and planning. Putting a brand new facility in a ...