This project involves converting an 85,000-square foot former Wal-Mart store near the downtown into a one-stop resource for Seniors.

This project began with a space needs study, site selection, and evaluating the feasibility of reusing the vacant building for the Senior Resource Center.

Vierbicher Associates, Inc. (VAI) provided architectural and site design services for the project. Part of VAI’s charge was to prepare a plan for moving the project forward, including building consensus – particularly among the seniors.

VAI assisted the City’s RDA with the initial feasibility study, cost analysis, and provided architectural sketches to share the vision. The project now has strong community support – especially among the seniors. Project support is so strong that private fundraising efforts were kicked off with a $250,000 matching gift.

The facility consists of a 29,100-square foot Senior Resource Center for their Adult Day Care Center, Senior Citizens Center, and Wood County Department of Aging. The facility will also have nearly 19,000 square feet available for lease. Reusing a large vacant building in the downtown will generate traffic to help support the downtown merchants.