The City Council has approved funding for the design of a new senior center at 4911 Lord Rd., as well as concept master planning for affordable senior housing and improvements to Copernicus Park and Community Center.
The city intends to buy the Lord Road property, located next to Copernicus Park and just under two miles from the current District 2 Senior Center, for $745,000. The funding for this purchase will come from Councilman McKee-Rodriguez’s capital improvements budget, with each council district receiving $1 million this year for similar projects.
A community meeting in June 2024 brought together over 300 seniors to discuss the plans and share their ideas for the new center. The project aims to provide a modern, stand-alone facility where seniors can connect, learn, and make new memories.
With design expected to take 12-18 months, the project is anticipated to be ready for construction ahead of the 2027 Bond program, positioning it for various funding opportunities. The next steps include selecting an architect and holding another community meeting to keep District 2 seniors involved in the process.
