Taking Generations from an idea to reality
CARRIE KELLY
change its landscape and amenities with a new building that will not only benefit its students, but the community at large.
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or a city to really thrive, it needs people of all generations contributing to the quality of life.
Medicine Hat College (MHC) is hoping to
A multi-generation facility is being designed to provide health and wellness services, host athletic competitions, provide daycare services, enable the presentation of events and conferences, enhance access to technology, and support experiential learning across numerous academic disciplines.
David Petis, vice-president Advancement and Community Relations at Medicine Hat College, said the timing is right for
Generations: The College Community Commons.
"As we are celebrating our 50th anniversary, we started reflecting on not only the needs of the college, but of the full community and how we as an institution serve the community as a whole," he said.
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"As we look into the future, we know the number of people over the age of 50 is going to dramatically increase so it's important to take that into account. We also know from our research that older adults are seeking new and novel ways to engage themselves in the community."
In Medicine Hat, the number of seniors aged 65 and over is 15 per cent of the population, above the provincial average of 11 per cent. A 2011 federal census shows that the number of people over the age of 65 in the region is continuing to rise faster than any other age category.
Designs for the multi-generational integrated facility feature space for everyone from small children in childcare and opportunities for elementary students to mentorship and collaboration opportunities with seniors.
The proposed space, to be located on Primrose Drive and bordering the lake on campus, would be about 150,000 square feet with a traditional gymnasium, change rooms, a weight room, indoor walking and running track, dedicated space for health and wellness through therapy rooms, doctor offices and conference space. The gymnasium would be designed for varsity athleticism, providing opportunities for Medicine Hat to host provincial and
national sports competitions at the community and college level.
Designs for the College Community Commons, which are being drawn up by Stantec Consulting, are factoring in green technology and materials to work toward a goal of being a carbon neutral facility.
"We're very open to exploring and partnering with companies who are experts in this," Petis said.
The project is meant to be collaborative and the concept of a multi-generational facility is not something completely new for Medicine Hat College. The college has always been a place that welcomes members of the community at large of all ages into its facility, whether it's through the Career Day, providing counsel for those searching for jobs; inviting spectators to watch a varsity volleyball game; offering music and dance lessons through the Conservatory and inviting school groups onto campus on a regular basis.
"It's important for students to feel comfortable being on campus from a young age," said Petis.
The college has accumulated $6 million so far toward construction of the new facility and is continuing with its search for partners, sponsors and government funding.
"Philosophically, this building is something that everyone seems to be able to get behind. Our doors are open to partners and finding those opportunities to move the project forward," he said.
"We're working toward being shovel ready by late 2016. The building
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