Title
Facility Planning
History
BACKGROUND
In 2008, the Village conducted a Space Needs Assessment completed by Gilfillan Callahan Nelson Architects (now Studio GCN) that addressed a many of the Village-owned facilities in an attempt to better define a plan for the future use of these buildings. Not all Village facilities were included as they were ostensibly functioning at capacity. The study determined there are significant inefficiencies that the Village faces in the Parks/Facilities and Recreation operations due to the facility and space limitations. A discussion of the future long-term goals for Village facilities will determine utilization and the next steps in completing facility projects.
In summary, the completed Space Needs;
· documented the present operation and facilities (including a clear understanding of the building types and physical characteristics of each space)
· defined the current and future activities of the Recreation and Parks/Facilities Departments meeting with key stakeholders
· identified activity relationships to see where efficiencies could be maximized
· determined square footage requirements for programming, office, work space, etc.
· inventoried square footage requirements for equipment and vehicles
· modeled the existing plan layouts and provided recommendations for future plan layout
On November 15, 2010 the Committee described the following items:
It is of great importance that a plan be put in place in the coming years as budgets continue to be tighter and employee efficiency and performance are key factors in accomplishing what needs to be done. Prior to beginning the interior renovation at 14600 Ravinia Avenue, the use of this facility space should be confirmed.
The two most significant inefficiencies identified in the Space Needs Analysis are
1. The overall wide-spread locations of the Parks/Facilities Maintenance staff and their equipment/vehicle storage and
2. The multiple locations of the Recreation Preschoo...
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