Kimmel Bogrette designed a new Township owned and operated youth center for Franklin Township, envisioning a project that truly grew out of what could be learned from an intensive community input process involving youth, caretakers, community activists, service providers and the community in general.
We uncovered a variety of needs for at-risk youth, including a drop-in center with recreation, education, library, and social services. Working with project stakeholders, Kimmel Bogrette developed a project mission statement: “The Franklin Township Youth Center will evolve from the youth and the overall community, serve the needs of the youth, and empower them to achieve greatness while making Franklin Township a better place to live.” The design of the facility is growing from the young people’s interest in having a modern, colorful and dynamic facility where they can have fun, learn, find support, and make friends.
