Kimmel Bogrette was entrusted to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and design for a new Township owned and operated youth center. Franklin Township charged Kimmel Bogrette with 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.
Kimmel Bogrette’s work 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 Community 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, get help and make friends.
This project held their grand opening ceremony and celebration in June 2022.
