Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization

Summer 2024

Construction is progressing, the contractor is completing work as designed and the result will be a greatly enhanced public space that improves the functionality of the building, addresses long-term maintenance concerns, and enhances the historic aspects of this building.

This project addresses a number of major maintenance, accessibility, and program space needs at Hiawatha Community Center. It will include a seismic retrofit of the gym and brick veneer, roof replacement, and renovation of the restrooms, kitchen, childcare area and lobby spaces in addition to relocation of the teen room. 

Hiawatha Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic Plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential. A preliminary scope of the project is outlined below. The final scope is expected to be refined throughout the design process based on more information about cost and needs. Seattle Parks and Recreation planning staff are meeting with the community center Advisory Council to review the scope and schedule.

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