MONTGOMERY, AL – Construction is underway at a site along Calmar Drive that will feature a brand-new community center, the Calmar Community Center.
“Calmar Community Center will serve as a cornerstone of its community,” said City of Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed. “Part of the Montgomery Forward initiative, the center will be a place where residents can come together, share meals, and strengthen community bonds.”
The 5,000-square-foot facility will include meeting rooms and classrooms for high-quality pre-K programming, workforce development, and continuing education opportunities.
The facility will also incorporate activities for senior citizens, high school students, and others.
With an investment of 2.5 million dollars, the Calmar Community Center is expected to open its doors in the spring of 2025. Funding for the center comes from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Block Grant program.
“These community centers represent more than just bricks and mortar; they are the beating heart of our neighborhoods,” Reed exclaimed. “With these developments, we are not just building buildings; we are building a stronger, more connected Montgomery.”
Over the next eight to nine months, the city expects to complete or renovate four additional community centers, each designed to serve as vibrant hubs in its respective districts.
OTHER COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECTS
Crump Community Center
Renovations at Crump Community Center are expected to be completed in November. With 25 thousand yearly visitors in District 2, the project will feature a freshly painted interior, ADA-compliant restrooms, new plumbing fixtures, enhanced signage, and a state-of-the-art computer room. The upgraded auditorium stage, additional storage, and electrical improvements will make Crump an even more welcoming space for all who visit.
Sheridan Heights Community Center
Sheridan Heights Community Center is on track to be completed in December in District 3. Serving north of 10 thousand visitors annually, this center will be revitalized with re-sealed bricks, new exterior doors, and an upgraded kitchen. The new ceiling tiles, luxury vinyl tile, epoxy floors, and ADA-compliant gymnasium upgrades, including new bleachers and basketball goals, will ensure a safe and modern environment for everyone.
Chisolm Community Center
Also in District 3, Chisolm Community Center is on track for completion in March 2025. With 13 thousand yearly visitors, Chisolm will soon feature a new vinyl tile floor, a revamped gymnasium with new basketball goals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and restrooms, and freshly painted interiors, creating a more accessible and enjoyable space for all.
TRC Community Center
TRC Community Center, in District 7, is also expected to be completed by March 2025. This center sees more than 40 thousand visitors annually and is undergoing a major transformation that includes upgrades on 18 thousand square feet of building space. ADA-compliant sidewalks, new signage, restrooms, a new rubber gym floor, and electrical upgrades to code will ensure that TRC continues to serve as a vital resource for our community.
