dover shores community center

COMPLETION DATE:

OCTOBER 2005

PROJECT SIZE:

4,000 SQUARE FEET

PROJECT COST:

$1 MILLION

PRESENT STATUS:

COMPLETED

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Dover Shores Community Center project involved the construction of a new 4,000 square foot multipurpose facility and renovations to the existing community center. Completed in October 2005 at a cost of $1 million, this construction management initiative enhanced recreational opportunities for the Dover Shores neighborhood in Orlando. Beginning in March 2005, the seven-month project delivered versatile community spaces designed to accommodate diverse programming needs, including a divisible multipurpose room, food preparation area with dual service capabilities, and specialized recreational facilities. The completed center represents the City of Orlando’s commitment to providing quality community spaces that support social connection, recreation, and neighborhood engagement. Through thoughtful design and construction, the project successfully expanded the existing community center’s capabilities while adding unique recreational amenities rarely found in urban community facilities.

KEY FEATURES

  • Flexible Multipurpose Room: 15-foot ceiling space with removable partition allowing division into two separate facilities

  • Dual-Service Food Preparation Area: Strategic design with one entrance serving the gymnasium as a concession stand and another serving the multipurpose room

  • Unique Recreational Amenities: Miniature golf course and golf driving cages providing distinctive community recreation options

  • Individual Climate Control: Ductless HVAC system in the renovated conference room allowing independent temperature settings

  • Premium Finishes: Quality materials including Corian countertops in the food preparation area

  • Integrated Community Access: Thoughtful circulation connecting new facilities with existing community center

  • Adaptable Programming Spaces: Flexible design supporting diverse community activities and events

  • Multi-Generational Recreation: Facilities designed to serve community members of all ages

  • Indoor-Outdoor Integration: Design supporting both interior and exterior recreational activities

  • Neighborhood-Scale Development: Appropriately-sized facilities serving the specific needs of the Dover Shores community

PROJECT SCOPE

  • Construction of a new 4,000 square foot multipurpose facility

  • Development of a common meeting room for community gatherings

  • Creation of storage, mechanical, and electrical support spaces

  • Construction of a versatile food preparation room with Corian countertops

  • Implementation of vestibule and corridor connections

  • Construction of a miniature golf course for community

  • Development of six individual golf driving cages
  • Renovation of an existing conference room in the community center

  • Addition of drywall partition in the existing facility

  • Installation of a ductless HVAC system in the conference room

  • Integration of new construction with existing community center operations

  • Site development supporting new recreational facilities

 

Construction Approach

Systems Integration:

 Coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems between new and existing facilities

Community-Sensitive Construction:

 Implementation approaches minimizing impact on surrounding neighborhood

Active Facility Coordination:

 Construction planning minimizing disruption to ongoing community center operations

Phased Implementation:

 Strategic scheduling of new construction and renovation activities

Quality Control:

 Careful oversight ensuring premium finishes and durable construction appropriate for high-use community facilities

Specialty Recreation Construction:

 Specialized techniques for miniature golf and driving cage development

Project Challenges

Active Facility Operations:

 Conducting renovations while maintaining services in the existing community center

Specialized Recreational Facilities:

 Implementing uncommon amenities like miniature golf and driving cages within limited space

System Independence:

Installing isolated HVAC system allowing independent climate control in the conference room

Schedule Management:

Completing diverse construction elements within a compressed seven-month timeframe

Space Optimization:

 Maximizing functionality within the 4,000 square foot addition and existing facility footprint

Multiple Service Requirements:

 Creating food preparation areas that effectively serve both the gymnasium and multipurpose room