Crews have been busy with abatement work in the Creekside building since it closed in June. Demolition of the building is expected to begin in October. In the meantime, here are answers to a few frequently asked questions about the new community health and wellness center.
Did the City gather resident input about the location of the new community health and wellness center?
Yes, the new community health and wellness center is part of a voter-approved citywide referendum that went through extensive community outreach and engagement and ultimately was approved by Bloomington voters in November 2023.
The location of the new center was voted on in 2023 by City Council and was included in the referendum education campaign and language as the current Creekside Community Center site, 9801 Penn Ave. Residents had many opportunities to share their thoughts on the project with City staff and the City Council. In total, there were 19 public engagement events and many City Council meetings before the question went to voters.
Will there be enough parking on the site?
There will be sufficient parking. The City undertook a parking study to determine the number of parking spaces needed for the center. The proposed parking follows City Code. Parking demand was estimated based on similar nearby sites and the ITE Parking Generation Manual. The results showed that the number of proposed on-site parking spaces slightly exceeds what is needed for the building.
Learn more
Read more and see more renderings of the new community health and wellness center online at bloomingtonforward.org/chwc.
