Title
Discovery Place Nature Museum Project Update
Action
ACTION:
Provide an update on the progress and community engagement for Discovery Place Nature Museum.
Staff Contact: W. Lee Jones, Director, Park and Recreation
Bert Lynn, Capital Planning Director, Park and Recreation
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In November 2019, residents adjacent to the Discovery Place Nature Museum voiced concerns to the Board of County Commissioners and Manager’s Office about the renovated facility’s impact to the neighborhood once complete. At that time, the project was put on hold in an effort to better understand the concerns of the residents and ensure that the project design addressed those concerns. Since that time, several meetings have been held with residents. Staff will share an update based on feedback we have received and the updated project site plan that addresses the residents’ concerns.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is included in the County's 2019 - 2023 Capital Improvement Program.