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Informal Resident Advisory Work Group Cedar Grove Community Center July 16, 2013 Page 3of4 10 • The final solution needs to examine the relationship between the park uses and the building uses, especially the kitchen and restrooms ■ Possible use of a pass -thru window so food could be cooked outside and served inside. • The need for Classroom spaces was discussed. Classrooms should be available for some of the following uses • Durham Tech • Computer Access • Distance Learning • Arts Programs • Science Programs • Continuing Education thru Duke, UNC -CH and NCSU • Internet Cafe o The group discussed the possibility of large spaces with movable walls to form smaller rooms like library in Chapel Hill ■ The facility needs to include an athletic component. Athletic /Recreation programs would include: • Pick -up Basketball • Existing space only 78'x 43' with only 14' -8" clearance to structure above the floor. • A full size basketball court requires a space 104'x60' minimum with 20' clear to the structure. • The • Zumba /exercise classes o Requires a space with good acoustics • Senior activities • Checkers • Chess • Cards • Pool • Ping Pong o The group discussed the question, "What programs and amenities will bring people to the center ?" — ■ "If you build it will they come" or does the building need to be more. • Public Transportation to the center will be a key to encouraging use its programs and spaces. • This part of county has a high concentration of seniors and programs geared toward seniors would be beneficial. • Programs that are geared toward local interests • This part of the county is heavy agricultural district o A teaching kitchen would be something good to have that could be used to teach canning or other activities. o A Farmers Market o Food Bank — one is already held in park picnic shelter once a month o Voting / Voting Drives ■ A potential "internet cafe/ social lounge" was discussed and that this should have soft chairs and access to coffee.