Woodland Hills residents recently enjoyed themselves, exploring the remodeled rec center in their city.
The revamping has taken over two years, but the result is that the center now has three playgrounds, an air-conditioned stage and gym, a new swimming pool, several up-to-date multi-purpose rooms, and picnic areas.
The project, which cost $13.6 million, quintupled the size of the center, bringing it from 2,400 to 12,300 square feet of indoor space. In addition, 3,000 square feet of solar panels have been installed, making the center much more energy-efficient.
The panels are able to generate enough energy to meet about a third of the building's needs, while lighting is aided by the installation of solar tubes – highly polished metal tubes that are installed through a roof and capped at both ends. These are less expensive than skylights and flood interior areas with natural daylight.
Construction of the center took place before the sizable population increase in the area, but with the growth in the number of residents, it was overwhelmed. Dennis Zine, who represented Woodland Hills on the city council when the overhaul began, said he and the residents wanted a facility complete with amenities that would serve the increased population. He was delighted by the finished project.
Projects such as this are important to an entire community, so officials might consider working with a newsletter printing company to create an update letter for residents about the remodel.
