Roosevelt Community Center
901 East Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95116

The new Roosevelt Community Center serves as an anchor not only for Roosevelt Park, but also for the local developing business district. Group 4 developed a design that creates a strong civic presence along the street while welcoming park users with a softer, more transparent facade. Excellent interior sightlines and the ability to close unused wings allow for streamlined staffing. Careful design of the structural system maximizes programmable floor space.

The design process was highly collaborative, involving multiple community meetings as well as with specific user groups such as teens and City of San José staff. Group 4 worked closely with the City to align the program and the budget while preserving functionality, flexibility, and capacity. The team also worked with public artists early in order to maximize integration of art in the design.

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Project of the Year - American Public Works Association
Award of Excellence - California Park & Recreation Society
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Award
Green Project of the Year-Public - Silicon Valley Business Times
2010 Top Storm Water Project - Storm Water Solutions
LEED Gold

Photos by Cesar Rubio