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November 14, 2018

Alan Monelli Superintendent Building Construction & Maintenance - DPW Town of Greenwich

Dear Alan:

The purpose of this letter is to serve as an executive summary of the more detailed Community Needs Summary Report and Facility Program & Opinion of Cost related to the redevelopment of the Eastern Greenwich Community Center (EGCC). Based on the current facility condition and goals for future development, the Town has determined that a new, modern replacement building will provide efficiencies in all aspects of operations that a renovated building cannot provide. Therefore, this project is focused on the development of new facility assets instead of renovating existing facility assets. Through this work, SFA has made recommendations for the facility spaces to be included in the redevelopment of the EGCC based on experience in planning, developing, and managing sports, recreation, and community facilities, market research, interviews with staff and key stakeholders, and a community survey.

In the Community Needs Summary Report, SFA developed two facility program and opinion of cost options. The first option is related to the replacement of existing indoor spaces, while preserving the existing outdoor amenities at the EGCC. The second option is related to additional facility spaces if the Town of Greenwich desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and to serve additional community needs.

The first option for the redevelopment of the EGCC consists of a 37,510 square foot building that is estimated to cost $15.0 million and replaces the indoor court, event space, meeting rooms, and gathering spaces currently offered at the EGCC. SFA recommends the prioritization of this option for the following reasons: • The community survey stated the desire for and the prioritization of existing EGCC amenities as well as the programs that are serviced or offered through those amenities. • The development of indoor amenities that would replace existing EGCC spaces would not displace the existing outdoor fields, outdoor tennis courts, and outdoor playground at the EGCC, which were among the most desired facility amenities and programs outlined by community survey respondents. • There is a lack of like facilities in the market that offer affordable event, meeting, and gathering spaces as well as space for recreation, athletics, and training to the community. • SFA’s recommendations found a balance in spaces that would not displace existing outdoor EGCC users, while taking into consideration the desired community needs, by offering a walking track and flexible multi-purpose space that can be utilized for fitness components.

The second option for the redevelopment of the EGCC consists of a 57,777 square foot building that is estimated to cost $28.4 million and features a fitness center, group exercise rooms, competition aquatics, recreational aquatics, and support spaces. These amenities would serve the most in demand facility spaces and programs as desired by community survey respondents. Although there

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was a stated desire for these amenities through the community survey, SFA does not recommend the prioritization of this option for the following reasons: • The development of new indoor assets at the EGCC site beyond the first option would require the displacement of existing users of the outdoor fields, tennis courts, and playground. • The development of these types of assets, especially aquatics, would not only increase the up- front cost of development, but also significantly increase the Town’s budget of ongoing operations due to the associated facility, operating, and staffing expenses. • SFA’s market research found that there are a variety of aquatics and fitness facilities offered within the 10-, 15-, and 30-minute drive times from the EGCC site by both for-profit and non- profit entities. Although the majority of these facilities are not publicly owned assets and therefore have higher use fees, SFA does not recommend pursuing the development of these assets based on the Town’s constraints related to land, capital funds, and operational expenses.

Based on the work completed to date, SFA has found that there is demand and justification for the redevelopment of existing EGCC facility amenities and for additional recreation space. SFA welcomes the opportunity to discuss these findings with the Town. On behalf of the entire SFA team, thank you for the opportunity to work with you.

Sincerely,

Dan Morton Strategic Advisor Sports Facilities Advisory | Sports Facilities Management

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EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER I GREENWICH, CT Community Needs Summary Report NOVEMBER 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2

INTRODUCTION 6

ABOUT SFA 8

SURVEY OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS 9

DEMOGRAPHIC & SOCIO-ECONOMIC OVERVIEW 26

SPORTS IN THE REGION 28

EXISTING SERVICE PROVIDERS 29

FACILITY PROGRAM & OPINION OF COST 35

BUSINESS MODEL OVERVIEW 41

CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS 42

APPENDIX 44

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E XECUTIVE S UMMARY

In March of 2018, the Town of Greenwich, CT (Project Team) engaged Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) to complete a community needs assessment and future use analysis of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC). Based on the current facility condition and goals for future development, the Project Team has determined that a new, modern replacement building will provide efficiencies in all aspects of operations that a renovated building cannot provide. Therefore, this project and this report will focus on the development of new facility assets instead of renovating existing facility assets of the EGCC. The full scope outlined in the agreement consists of the following steps and deliverables: • Project Kick-Off Call • Existing Data Review and Market Analysis • On-Site Business Development Planning Session (BDPS) • Public Survey Development, Distribution, Collection, and Evaluation • Community Needs Summary Report

This report provides an overview of the process used for the analysis, results of the community survey, and recommendations for next steps.

Findings and Insights Through this work SFA has made recommendations for the facility spaces to be included in the redevelopment of the EGCC based on experience in planning, developing, and managing sports, recreation, and community facilities, market research, interviews with staff and key stakeholders, and a community survey. Based on the findings SFA has recommended the development of a new facility that replaces the existing indoor spaces at the EGCC and preserves the existing outdoor amenities at the EGCC. Additionally, SFA has provided the recommended facility that would serve the biggest perceived community needs if the Town of Greenwich desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and to serve additional community needs.

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o SFA expects that fitness amenities would present the Town with the opportunity to generate higher levels of revenue through new facilities that would positively contribute to the potential financial sustainability of the facility. o On the other hand, SFA expects that an aquatics facility would be a loss leader for the facility from an operational perspective. • The development of the new fitness, wellness, and aquatics facility amenities would significantly increase the budget allocated for the development of new EGCC amenities, which is outlined below. o According to the survey, the majority of respondents (85.7%) would be in support of the capital construction project to redevelop the EGCC if the Town pays for the development from its total annual budget. o Additionally, the majority of respondents (77.0%) would be in support of the Town increasing its staff and annual operating budget for the new EGCC facility.

Based on the findings throughout this document and the insights above, SFA recommends the prioritization of the development of indoor amenities that replace the existing EGCC spaces. If the Town desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and to serve additional community needs through development of new facility amenities, SFA recommends the development of fitness, wellness, and aquatics amenities.

Facility Features The facility program and opinion of cost options to follow are SFA’s recommendations for facility amenities at EGCC that replace existing civic center amenities and serve the biggest needs in the community. In order to understand the impact of each facility option on the Town’s development budget and operational budget, SFA recommends fully analyzing the feasibility of these assets through the development of a financial (pro forma) as part of the potential next steps in exploring the development of the new EGCC.

In consideration of the findings and insights, SFA created two facility program and opinion of cost options to demonstrate the recommended spaces to replace the existing EGCC and the recommended new spaces to serve the biggest community need. The first facility program and opinion of cost, which SFA believes should be prioritized for the new development, is related to the replacement of existing amenities currently offered at the EGCC. The second facility program and opinion of cost, which SFA believes should be explored if the Town of Greenwich desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and serve additional community needs, outlines the development of a new fitness, wellness, and aquatics facility. Below is a summary of the recommended facility program options that have been detailed later in this report: • Option I: o Indoor Court Gymnasium § Can be cross-lined to accommodate one full-size basketball court, two volleyball courts, and two youth-size basketball courts o Exhibition and Event Space § A flexible 6,600 square foot open space that can accommodate various events, banquets, meetings, exhibition, etc. § Can accommodate an additional full-size basketball court, volleyball court, and youth basketball court o Support/Administrative Spaces § Includes lobby, classrooms, offices, event kitchen, restrooms, storage, and common areas. o Parking § 141 parking spaces

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• Option II: o Fitness Area § Includes a fitness center, group exercise rooms, and locker rooms o Aquatics Area § Includes a competition pool, recreation/leisure pool, warm water rehab pool, and aquatics support spaces o Support/Administrative Spaces § Includes lobby, offices, café and seating area, restrooms, a multi- purpose room, storage, and common areas. o Parking § 217 parking spaces

Facility Development Opinion of Cost SFA developed an opinion of cost for the development of the amenities outlined in each facility option. Below is a summary of the development costs for the recommended facility program options that have been detailed later in this report:

USES OF FUNDS – OPTION I Land Cost $0 Hard Cost $12,358,150 Field and Sport Equipment Cost $427,348 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $772,949 Soft Costs Construction $1,427,366 Soft Costs Operations TBD Working Capital Reserve TBD Total Uses of Funds $14,985,813

USES OF FUNDS – OPTION II Land Cost $0 Hard Cost $23,272,648 Field and Sport Equipment Cost $1,359,089 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $1,047,576 Soft Costs Construction $2,687,991 Soft Costs Operations TBD Working Capital Reserve TBD Total Uses of Funds $28,367,303

The cost estimates are based on the cost of developing similar projects throughout the country and adjusted to reflect current market conditions and costs specific to development in the state of Connecticut.

Next Steps Based on the work completed to date, SFA has found that there is demand for the redevelopment of existing EGCC facility amenities and for additional recreation space. In order to fully analyze the concept and operational performance for the redevelopment of the EGCC, SFA recommends that the Town:

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• Complete a full, detailed financial forecast (pro forma) for any new facility developments to understand how the amenities will impact the Town’s development and operational budgets and to right size the facility to the market opportunity and community need. • Create the optimized facility layout and business model(s). • Determine the existing site’s ability to accommodate the development of new facilities • Complete a feasibility report for the optimized facility and business model

SFA recommends the formalization of a detailed financial forecast document for any new facilities to fully analyze the market opportunity and to “right size” the facility programs. It is critical that, prior to moving forward with the development, the Town consider the findings and recommendations in this document. Each of the recommendations should be addressed throughout the next phases of work.

SFA is available to assist in any or all of the above steps and welcomes the opportunity to discuss these findings with the Town in order to support the formulation of a decision related to the development of a new EGCC.

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I NTRODUCTION

Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) is a full-service consultancy specializing in the planning and funding youth and amateur sports, recreation, wellness, and entertainment facilities of all sizes and scope. Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) provides opening and management services to facilities in the same industry. The strategic partnership between SFA and SFM provide each company with a unique set of benefits: SFA gains access to real-word operational information and best practices for operations that support and inform the projections and strategic insights used in SFA’s analyses; SFM gains access to key data sets and trend details that establish national benchmarks and key performance indicators, allowing for SFM venues to develop targets and strategies that result in industry-leading operational performance.

Through this agreement, SFA was engaged to complete the following tasks: • Existing Data Review, including: o Review of existing facility, programs, program schedules, fee schedules, etc. • Market Analysis, including: o Demographics and socio-economics o Sports participation o Local existing service providers research • On-Site Business Development Planning Session (BDPS), including: o Site visit/tour of existing facility o Staff interviews o User group discussions, including: § Parks & Recreation § Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) § Greenwich Historical Society § Garden Club of Old Greenwich § Greenwich Lions Club § Art Society of Old Greenwich § Perrot Memorial Library § Local Residents o Market tour of existing service providers • Public Survey Development, Distribution, Collection, and Evaluation o SFA worked with the project team to develop, distribute, and collect a public survey with the goals of assessing:

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§ Past facility use § Reasons for not using Town of Greenwich facilities § Perceptions of existing Greenwich area facilities § Perceptions of other recreation facility information and opinions in the area § Facility amenity requirements and/or preferences § Desired programs and community function § Cost sensitivity § Likelihood of utilizing existing and potential new facilities in the Town of Greenwich • Community Needs Summary Report, including: o Survey overview and analysis o Market and demographic overview o Sports participation analysis o Existing service providers overview o Facility program – (sizes and spaces) and opinion of cost o Business model overview – programs, products, and services o Professional recommendations and next steps

This document summarizes the work completed to date and outlines SFA’s recommendations for next steps.

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A BOUT SFA

Sports Facilities Advisory Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) is transforming the youth and amateur sports industry through accurate forecasting, effective planning, and proven management systems. Founded in 2003, SFA has responded to the demand for professional planning, financial, and managerial services in the youth and amateur sports market. SFA currently provides management oversight for numerous facilities across the United States.

Together, SFA and SFM form the only partnering companies in the United States that plan, fund, open, and manage facilities in the youth and amateur sports industry, and no other companies in the country are as active in the space. SFA has served more than 2,000 communities since 2003 and has served a portfolio of more than $10-billion of planned and operational facilities; SFM-managed and SFM-supported facilities have generated more than 50 million visits since 2015. As a result, SFA and SFM are regularly engaged to assist sports tourism destinations, private developers, parks and recreation departments, national/state/local government entities, universities and educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and architecture and engineering firms across the U.S. and worldwide.

SFA’s plan-to-fund suite of services includes:

Plan Fund

•Market Study •Development Plan •Needs Assessment •Strategy & Terms •Data Mining •Identify Sources •Pre-Feasibility •Investor Information •Visionary Engineering Packets •Program Plan •Presentation Deck •Opportunity Analysis •Formal Presentations •Start-Up Costs •Finance Meetings •Feasibility •Negotiations Determination •Next Steps

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S URVEY O VERVIEW & A NALYSIS

Survey Overview SFA worked with the Project Team to develop, distribute, and collect a community needs assessment and future use analysis of the EGCC, located at 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

Based on the current facility condition and goals for future development, the Town has determined that a new, modern replacement building will provide efficiencies in all aspects of operations that a renovated building cannot provide. As a result, the community needs assessment focused on the development of new facility assets instead of renovating existing facility assets.

SFA's analysis included a full exploration of past, current, and potential users of the EGCC to understand the highest and best use for the new development opportunity. The goals of the survey assesses the items below: • Past facility use • Reasons for not using Town of Greenwich facilities • Perceptions of existing Greenwich area facilities • Perceptions of other recreation facility information and opinions in the area • Facility amenity requirements and/or preferences • Desired programs and community function • Cost sensitivity • Likelihood of utilizing existing and potential new facilities in the Town of Greenwich

Survey Analysis The survey was open for approximately a month in duration and was available for all residents of Greenwich, CT to participate from June 22, 2018 through July 20, 2018. In total, there were 2,522 survey respondents. The median age for all respondent’s household’s members was 38. The median age for youth members of the respondent’s households was 10, while the median age for adult members of the respondent’s households was 49. The following charts and insights provide an analysis of the results of the survey. A copy of the survey and its results has been included in the appendix of the document.

Past Facility Use The chart below displays the percent of survey respondents that use the EGCC. EGCC Utilization

40.8%

59.3%

Yes No

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Approximately 59 percent of survey respondents indicated that someone in their household utilizes the EGCC, while approximately 41 percent have not.

The chart below shows how frequently families are utilizing the EGCC.

Number of Times Families Used the EGCC 40%

35% 34.9% 30% 29.1% 25%

20% 20.6%

15% 15.4%

10%

0% 1-5 times 6-10 times 11-20 times >20 times

The majority of EGCC users are either “light” users, with approximately 35 percent of families using the EGGC one to five times, or “frequent users”, with approximately 29 percent of families using the EGCC more than 20 times. “Moderate” users, or families that have used the EGCC six to 20 times account for 36 percent of families.

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The chart below displays the different amenities the survey respondents indicated members of their household utilize at the EGCC. Amenities Used at the EGCC 50% 45% 40% 42.9% 35% 37.4%

30% 31.6% 30.0% 29.3% 25% 28.5% 20% 15% 18.8% 18.3% 10% 13.2% 5% 6.7% 0%

Event Rooms

Indoor Gymnasium Outdoor Playgrounds Other (please specify) Outdoor Tennis Courts Indoor Basketball Courts Meeting/Lounge Rooms Indoor Pickleball Courts

Outdoor Multi-Purpose Fields Outdoor Baseball/Softball Field

The amenity that is most frequently utilized at the EGCC is the event rooms, with approximately 43 percent of respondents stating a member of their household utilizes this type of space, followed by the outdoor multi-purpose fields and indoor basketball courts with approximately 37 percent and 32 percent, respectively.

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The chart below displays the top 20 programs/events respondents indicated they participate in at the EGCC.

Programs/Events Participated at the EGCC

Outdoor Soccer 24.5%

Other (please specify) 21.8%

Playground 21.4%

Outdoor Tennis 21.4%

Plant Sale 21.4%

Basketball 21.1%

Pancake Breakfast 17.0%

Open Gym 16.7%

Roller Skating 15.8%

Indoor Soccer 11.1%

Safety Town 11.1%

Art Classes & Clubs 9.9%

Gem and Mineral Show 9.2%

Outdoor Baseball 9.1%

Model Train Shows 9.1%

Antiquarius 9.1%

Outdoor Softball 7.4%

Teak Furniture Sale 7.4%

Pickleball 6.9%

Glass Show 6.5%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Outdoor Soccer is the program with the highest participation among facility users with almost 25 percent of respondents stating they participate in this program at the EGCC. “Other” programs are the next highest participated programs with approximately 22 percent of respondents selecting this option. The playground, outdoor tennis, plant sale, and basketball follow as the next highest participated programs with 21.4 percent, 21.4 percent, 21.4 percent, and 21.1 percent, respectively.

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The word cloud below shows the “other” programs individuals identified they participate in at the EGCC.

Meetings was the “other” program type that was the highest participation with approximately 12 percent identifying this program. The next highest participated “other” programs were rugby with approximately 11 percent and events with ten percent identifying they participate in this type of “other” program.

Reasons for Not Using Town of Greenwich Facilities The chart below displays the reasons why approximately 41 percent of respondents do not utilize the EGCC.

Reasons For Not Using the EGCC 50%

45% 43.7% 40%

35% 34.9% 30%

25% 25.8% 20% 20.5% 15%

10% 9.1% 5% 6.8% 1.9% 0% EGCC amenities Condition of facilities Other (please specify) Too far Do not participate in Hours of operation Turned away because away/inconvenient sports/recreation facility full

The reason why most people do not attend the EGCC is because they do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the EGCC amenities, with approximately 44 percent of respondents indicating this reason. The overall condition of the EGCC is the next reason why people are likely to not use the EGCC with approximately 35 percent of respondents selecting this reason. The hours of operation and being turned away because the facility was at capacity are the least likely reasons why individuals are not likely to use the EGCC with seven percent and two percent of respondents stating this as a reason.

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The chart below displays the reasons why individuals are likely to not use other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC.

Reasons for Not Using Other Town of Greenwich Facilities 35%

30%

28.5% 26.7% 25% 24.2%

20% 18.8%

15%

10% 11.5% 10.3%

5% 2.4%

0% Town of Greenwich Other (please specify) Too far Do not participate in Hours of operation Condition of facilities Turned away because amenities away/inconvenient sports/recreation facility full

The reason why most people do not use other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC is because they do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the Town of Greenwich amenities, with approximately 29 percent of respondents indicating this reason. “Other” reasons why is the next reason why people are likely to not use the other Town of Greenwich facilities with approximately 27 percent of respondents selecting this reason. The conditions of facilities and being turned away because the facility was at capacity are the least likely reasons why individuals are not likely to use the EGCC with ten percent and two percent of respondents stating this as a reason.

The following word cloud illustrates the “other” reasons why households do not use other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC.

The “other” reason that was most commonly identified was “offered” accounting for 13 percent of responses. The comments were related to the programs offered by the Town did not align with their needs/interests. The second most common “other” reason why respondents do not use other Town of Greenwich facilities is “kids,” which represented 12.9 percent of responses. The comments of this “other” reason were related to not having kids in their households.

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Perceptions of Existing Greenwich Area Facilities The chart below provides insight into how respondents perceive the overall physical condition of the EGCC.

Physical Condition of the EGCC 60%

50% 52.4%

40% 36.8% 30%

20%

10% 1.2% 9.7% 0% Excellent Good Fair Poor

As the chart above display, more than half of the respondents rate the physical condition of the EGCC as poor. Only approximately 11 percent of respondents rate the physical condition of the EGCC as good to excellent. As stated in the “Reasons for Not Using Town of Greenwich Facilities” section, the condition of the facility is why approximately 35 percent of respondents do not visit the EGCC.

The chart below displays if individuals are utilizing other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC.

Other Town of Greenwich Facility Utilization

7.24%

92.76%

Yes No

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Approximately 93 percent of survey respondents indicated that someone in their household utilizes other Town of Greenwich facilities that is not the EGCC. This number is 34 percent higher than the number of households that have used the EGCC.

The chart below illustrates how frequently families are using other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC.

Number of Times Families Used Other Town of Greenwich Facilities 70%

65.1% 60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

16.7% 10% 11.1% 7.1% 0% 1-5 times 6-10 times 11-20 times >20 times

The majority of families that use other Town of Greenwich facilities are likely to be “frequent” users with over 65 percent of respondents stating their households utilize other Town of Greenwich facilities more than 20 times. This is the opposite of the number of times families utilize the EGCC, as the majority of families state they only use the EGCC one to five times.

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The chart below displays the youth programs and events families are participating in at other Town of Greenwich facilities.

Youth Programs/Events Participated at Other Town of Greenwich Facilities 50%

45% 45.0% 40%

35%

30%

25%

20% 19.3% 15% 14.3% 14.2% 14.0% 12.6% 10% 12.1% 11.2% 9.5% 9.4% 5%

0% None of the Playgrounds Other Swimming Ice Skating Soccer Tennis Concerts Basketball Golf Offerings

The majority of respondents stated that the youths in their households do not participate in any of the additional program offerings by Parks and Recreation at other Town of Greenwich facilities. This is likely due to these respondents not having children in their household because of the 14 percent of respondents who selected “other”, the majority of respondents stated they do not have any youth in their households.

The following word cloud shows the “other” programs the youth participate in at other Town of Greenwich facilities.

The most common identified “other” program respondents identified was “youth,” where comments were related to having no youth in their households, representing approximately 32 percent of responses.

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The chart below shows the adult programs and events that individuals are participating in at other Town of Greenwich facilities that are not the EGCC.

Adult Programs/Events Participated at Other Town of Greenwich Facilities 70%

60% 57.7% 50%

40%

36.6% 30% 29.5%

24.4% 20% 22.2% 21.7%

13.2% 10% 5.9% 5.4% 8.5% 4.6% 4.0% 1.4% 0%

Tennis Softball Beaches Concerts Pickleball Volleyball Ice Skating Basketball Ice Hockey Special Events Boating Marinas None of the Offerings Other (please specify)

As the chart above shows, approximately 58 percent of adults are visiting beaches, with approximately 37 percent attending concerts and approximately 30 percent attending special events.

The word cloud below shows some of the “other” programs adults are participating in at other Town of Greenwich facilities.

The highest identified “other” adult programs that respondents are participating in at other Town of Greenwich facilities is golf with approximately 24 percent of respondents indicating this program.

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Perceptions of Other Recreation Facility Information and Opinions In the Area The chart below shows the percentage of individuals that are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities in the community that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich.

Other Sports/Recreation Facilities Utilization (Non-Town of Greenwich)

23.1%

77.0%

Yes No 77 percent of respondents are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich, while 23 percent of respondents are not using other facilities in the area.

The word cloud below provides specific service providers in the area that are being utilized.

Chelsea Piers represented 32 percent of responses, Country Clubs and YMCA accounted for approximately 18 percent of responses, while Health Clubs were approximately 17 percent of responses.

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The chart below shows the reasons why individuals are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities in the area that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich.

Reasons for Using Other Sports/Recreation Facilities Not Owned by the Town of Greenwich 70%

63.4% 60% 61.4%

50% 54.6%

40%

30% 30.9% 27.2% 20%

14.9% 10%

0% Condition of facility Offers needs that the Quality of Hours of operation Closer in Other (please specify) Town of Greenwich programming proximity/more does not offer (coaching, convienient competition, etc.)

The overall condition of the facility is the largest reason why individuals are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich with over 63 percent of respondents stating this reason. The other facilities offering sports and recreation needs that the Town of Greenwich does not offer is the second most popular reason with over 61 percent of respondents selecting this as an option. Closer in proximity and other reasons are reasons why households are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities.

The following chart displays how frequently families are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich.

Number of Times Families Used Other Sports/Recreation Facitilies (Non- Town of Greenwich) 90%

80% 85.6%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10% 1.5% 3.5% 9.4% 0% 1-5 times 6-10 times 11-20 times >20 times Families that are utilizing other sports and recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich can be classified as “frequent” users with approximately 86 percent of households using other sports and recreation facilities more than 20 times. Approximately 14

20 EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY NEEDS SUMMARY REPORT percent of households are using other sports and recreation facilities not owned by the Town of Greenwich fewer than 20 times.

The following chart displays the top 20 programs/events that families are participating in at other sports and recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich.

Programs/Events Participated at Other Sports/Recreation Facilities

Fitness 45.71% Recreational Swimming 34.73% Tennis 33.59% Golf 29.21% Weightlifting 21.66% Walking 20.88% Running 19.98% Other (please specify) 19.74% Indoor Training 16.08% Basketball 14.94% Cycling 14.34% Soccer 14.22% Dance 13.98% Ice Hockey 12.42% Music 12.30% Competitive Swimming 11.88% Gymnastics/Tumbling 10.74% Lacrosse 10.56% Recreational Ice Skating 10.44% Art 8.64% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

The highest participated program at other sports and recreation facilities in the area is fitness with approximately 46 percent of respondents selecting this program. Approximately 35 percent of families participate in recreational swimming at other sports and recreation facilities. Tennis, golf, and weightlifting are the next most popular programs at other sports and recreation facilities with approximately 34 percent, 29 percent, and 22 percent of families participating in these programs respectively.

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The word cloud below provides insight into the “other” programs individuals identified their households participate in, which accounted for approximately 20 percent of responses.

Yoga was the highest participated other program identified, accounting for 22 percent of responses, followed by squash and sailing which represented 15 percent and 11 percent of responses respectively.

Facility Amenity Requirements and/or Preferences The following chart shows the perceived need for a facility that offers the type of amenities displayed below. The top 20 amenities that were selected are shown below.

Need for Facilities That Offer Any of These Amenities 60%

50%

40% 48.5% 44.9% 44.4% 30% 34.8% 32.6%

20% 30.1% 28.5% 28.1% 27.5% 24.8% 24.1% 23.9% 20.6% 20.6% 10% 20.9% 19.1% 18.8% 18.5% 17.3% 17.2% 0% Playgrounds Indoor Court Indoor Indoor Track Indoor EventRooms Indoor Tennis Indoor Areas Indoor Ice Rink Ice Indoor Outdoor Tennis Classes Training Indoor Gymnasium Indoor Indoor Golf Training Golf Indoor SOC/FB/LAX Fields Indoor Rock Climbing Rock Indoor Outdoor Natural Grass Outdoor Natural Grass Indoor Recreation Pool Recreation Indoor Baseball/SoftballFields Adaptive Sports/Fitness Adaptive Indoor Fitness/Wellness Indoor Fitness/Wellness Indoor Indoor Baseball/Softball Indoor Meeting/Lounge Rooms Meeting/Lounge Indoor Competition Pool Competition Indoor Outdoor Recreation Pool

A facility that offers event rooms is the greatest perceived need with 49 percent of respondents stating this amenity as a need in Greenwich, CT. Indoor fitness/wellness spaces and classes are the next greatest perceived need with 45 percent and 44 percent of individuals stating there is a need for a facility that offers these amenities. Adaptive Sports/Fitness Areas was the fourth largest perceived need in the area with 35 percent of individuals identifying this as a need. Playgrounds was the fifth highest perceived need with 33 percent of individual selecting this as a need.

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Cost Sensitivity The chart below displays the cost individuals believe the Town should spend on the capital construction project in relationship to the overall capital budget.

What Should the Town Spend On the Capital Construction Project? 40.00%

35.00% 34.2% 30.00%

25.00%

20.00%

15.00% 16.1% 13.6% 10.00% 12.4% 12.0% 11.8%

5.00%

0.00% Below $10 $10-$12 million $12-$14 million $14-$16 million $16-$18 million Above $18 million million

As the table above shows, the majority of respondents believe the Town should spend more than $18 million for the capital construction project of a new, modern replacement building of the EGCC.

The chart below shows the percentage of individuals that are in favor of the capital construction project if the Town pays for the development from its total annual budget.

In Favor of Project if Town Pays for the Development from Its Total Annual Budget

14.3%

85.7%

Yes No

Approximately 86 percent of respondents are in favor of the project if the Town pays for the development from its total annual budget, while approximately 14 percent do not support the project if the Town pays for the development from its total annual budget.

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The chart below shows the percentage of individuals who are in favor of the Town increasing its staff and annual operating budget for the new EGCC.

In Favor of Town Increasing Staff and Annual Operating Budget for the New EGCC

23.0%

77.0%

Yes No

77 percent of respondents are in favor of the Town increasing its annual operating budget for the new EGCC, while 23 percent of respondents are not in favor of the Town increasing its staff and operating budget for the new EGCC.

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Likelihood of Utilizing Existing and Potential New Facilities In the Town of Greenwich The chart below details the current or additional programs that would make households more frequent users of the EGCC. The top 20 programs that were selected are shown below.

Programs that Would Make Households More Frequent Users of the EGCC

Fitness 35.0% Recreational Swimming 24.9% Tennis 21.0% Walking 18.1% Art 17.7% Music 16.0% Basketball 16.0% Rock Climbing 15.1% Dance 15.1% Golf 15.0% Theater 14.3% Indoor Training 13.7% Recreational Ice Skating 13.7% None of the above 13.5% Soccer 13.4% Indoor Gymnasium 13.2% Weightlifting 13.1% Other (please specify) 13.1% Running 11.7% Therapeutic Pool Use 11.1%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Fitness programs was the most frequent response with 35 percent of respondents indicating that they would become more frequent users of the EGCC with this type of program. Recreational swimming was the second highest response with approximately 25 percent of respondents indicating this program would make their households more frequent users of the EGCC, followed by tennis, walking, and art which represented approximately 21 percent, 18 percent, and 18 percent respectively.

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D EMOGRAPHIC & S OCIO-E CONOMIC A NALYSIS

SFA conducted an in-depth demographic and socio-economic analysis of the local and sub- regional market. The goal of this portion of the analysis is to determine the key characteristics of the most regular users of the EGCC located in Greenwich, CT. A complete demographic report has been included in the appendix of this document.

The chart below shows some of the key demographic factors used in analyzing the utilization of facilities by the local population and sub-regional population, who will be the most frequent users of a community and recreation facility. While these statistics do not serve as strict predictors of a facility’s opportunity to meet its objectives, SFA has developed a proprietary analytical process which considers these factors and several others as part of the financial forecast, sports participation projections, and other analyses required in SFA’s study.

Demographic and Socio-Economic Insights The following insights add context to the data below and are based on SFA’s experience in the planning, opening, and management of successful sports, community, and recreation facilities. While none of the information below is a strict predictor of the success or failure of community and recreation facilities, the information below—along with a much larger set of data and research that SFA analyzes as part of its process—assists in determining the market opportunity.

Key Demographic Factors 10 15 30 60 Category Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Total Population 73,148 176,232 794,878 8,520,581 Projected 5-Year Population Growth 5.35% 4.15% 3.05% 3.60% Median Age 36.9 38.2 40.8 38.4 Median Household Income $82,552 $86,949 $93,169 $65,430 Fees for Recreational Lessons $258 $268 $285 $193 Source: ESRI ArcGIS

• Population Size: SFA uses drive times from the facility site to analyze the population of the potential participants that the EGCC would seek to capture. Greenwich, CT and its surrounding areas can be classified as a densely populated market, with a population estimated to be approximately 795,000 at the local (30-minute drive time) market and 8.5 million at the sub-regional (60-minute drive time) market.

While the sub-regional population is significantly high, based on SFA’s experience and given the volume of existing service providers in the area, SFA expects potential participants to travel from the 30-minute drive time threshold. However, given the fact that the local market is densely populated, SFA views this as a positive factor in determining the opportunity.

• Population Growth: The population is expected to grow moderately in size all drive time intervals until at least the year 2022, with estimates peaking at approximately 5.35 percent growth in the immediate area at the 10-minute drive time interval. SFA views this as a positive factor when analyzing the market opportunity for several reasons. The

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local and sub-regional markets are already densely populated and are expected to continue to grow in size over the next five years. Additionally, with increasing populations, there is the expectation of new potential participants being added to the market annually.

• Age: The median age ranges within all drive time intervals vary from 36.9 to 40.8, which are lower and higher than the national average, which is approximately 38. As the drive times increase, median age increases as well. SFA typically experiences markets that are at or below the national average to have a higher likelihood of young families living in the market, which will be the most frequent users of community and recreation facilities.

With the median age being below and slightly above the national average, SFA views this as a positive market factor in determining the opportunity for a new sports complex.

• Median Household Income: The median household income levels at all drive time intervals are higher than the national average, which is approximately $56,000. Median household income is highest in the immediate areas surrounding the EGCC, peaking at approximately $93,000 at the 30-minute drive time interval. A potential offset to this higher-than-average median household income levels could be the cost of living in Greenwich, CT, which is significantly higher than the national average. However, after adjusting the household income levels based on the cost of living, the household income is still above the national average, until the 60-minute drive time.

SFA views this as a positive factor in determining the market opportunity as communities with median household levels above the national average, typically have higher levels of discretionary income to spend on community activities, sports, and recreation.

• Fees for Recreational Lessons: Greenwich, CT and its surrounding areas have above- average recreational spending, based on other markets that SFA has studied.

The above-average level of household expenditures on fees for recreational lessons displays the willingness to purchase recreation-based programs and services in Greenwich, CT and its surrounding areas, which is another positive factor when analyzing the opportunity.

The market demonstrates characteristics that are favorable for the EGCC, based on income, age, growth, and local spending. A full demographic report can be found in the appendix at the end of this document. It includes additional demographic and socio-economic factors that influence participation and shows the data for the critical drive time radii of 10, 15, 30, and 60 minutes. Additionally, SFA has provided maps showing the distribution of population density and median household income.

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S PORTS IN THE R EGION

Potential Sports Participants As part of the process of analyzing the opportunity for the development of a new EGCC, SFA determined the total number of sports participants in the local and sub-regional markets. SFA calculates sports participation using a blend of national and regional sports participation rates as reported by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The projections take into account only active sports participants who play their respective sport in an organized format a specific number of times per year. The qualifying participation threshold varies by sport and is intended to separate casual participants from regular participants.

The following table lists the “primary” sports analyzed and the number of potential participants that a new facility could attract from the local market. “Primary” sports are those identified as having regular competitive seasons or a large base of participants for the facility to draw from in the market.

Potential Sports Participants

Local (30 min.) Sub-Regional (60 Sport/Activity Participants min.) Participants

Basketball 37,152 398,246 Tennis 32,351 346,787 Soccer 25,512 273,471

Baseball 19,332 207,232 Volleyball 18,656 199,980

Softball 17,710 189,843 Ice/Figure Skating 13,131 140,759 Gymnastics 12,495 133,941 Football 10,193 109,260 Pickleball 7,553 80,963 Flag Football 7,153 76,673 Ice Hockey 7,008 75,117 Lacrosse 6,961 74,613 Track & Field 5,782 61,981 Cheerleading 4,375 46,893 Swim Team 3,877 41,557 Wrestling 3,166 33,941 Field Hockey 1,983 21,255 Source: SFA, National Sporting Goods Association, Sports & Fitness Industry Association

Potential participants are calculated by multiplying the primary sport’s participation rate with each drive time population, which are shown in a table in the previous section. It should be noted that this calculation does not factor in existing service providers. Therefore, a final “capture rate” that the EGCC may expect to retain from potential sports participants would result from factoring in alternative service providers within the market area, as well as a multitude of other factors.

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E XISTING S ERVICE P ROVIDERS

SFA researched and analyzed existing facilities locally that could impact the EGCC. The facilities researched include local service providers that offer similar facilities and program offerings. If engaged, the comprehensive market study that SFA will conduct during the pro forma development will determine each competing facility’s impact on the EGCC ability to achieve financial and operational success. The facilities researched represent potential competitors in the market that are currently hosting programs that may impact the operations at the EGCC. The factors SFA will use to perform this analysis include, but are not limited to: • Existing sports and recreation inventory: o SFA analyzes the existing facility inventory in terms of the quantity of existing sports assets, the quality of those assets, and their proximity to critical supporting structures and businesses. • Proximity to the facility: o SFA determines the proximity of existing sports and recreation assets to the new facility, recognizing that closer assets will have a larger impact from a competitive standpoint than assets that are farther away. • Pricing: o SFA examines the market prices of usage fees, rental rates, registration fees, etc. SFA sets prices in its financial forecast that are either in line with or slightly above current-year market rates. • Seasonality: o SFA utilizes its experience in managing similar facilities to determine the optimized seasonality for hosting programs and events. • Marketing reach and capture rate: o SFA bases the ability of a new facility to effectively market and capture sports and recreation participants on market factors such as demographics, competitive factors such as the quality of existing facilities in the region, and destination factors such as site accessibility and the reputation of the destination. • Program mix and service offerings: o SFA creates a financial forecast with the aim of maximizing the number of potential revenue streams for the facility based on the type, size, quantity, and quality of assets.

Existing Local Competition To understand the opportunity related to the development of a new, modern replacement building for the EGCC, SFA researched existing service providers in the area. The facilities SFA researched include amenities currently at the EGCC as well as additional amenities identified throughout the survey as a perceived need in the community. The types of facilities SFA researched include: • Indoor Court Facilities • Outdoor Multi-Purpose Fields • Outdoor Baseball/Softball Fields • Indoor Turf Facilities • Indoor Aquatics • Sports Performance Training • Fitness & YMCA • Indoor Ice Facilities • Tennis Facilities

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The chart below shows the existing service providers within the local market (approximately 45-minute drive time) to the EGCC. Fitness and YMCA’s local market is considered at the 15- minute drive time threshold. Based on SFA’s experience, participants for fitness related activities are less willing to travel further distances than sports and recreation participants.

Existing Service Providers 80

70 72

60 59 50

40 43 38 35 30 32 30 20 23 21

0 Tennis Outdoor Indoor Courts Outdoor MP Fitness & Sports Indoor Indoor Turf Ice BB/SB Fields Fields YMCA Performance Aquatcs

As the table above shows, SFA analyzed over 350 facilities, indicating there is a significant amount of existing service providers in the local market.

The table below displays a sampling of the indoor court facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

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As the table on the previous page shows, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area, with a mix of public/non-profit service providers such as the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, etc. and private service providers such as LA Fitness, Life Time Athletic, Chelsea Piers, etc.

The table below displays a sampling of the outdoor baseball/softball field facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Outdoor Baseball/Softball Facilities (minutes)

As the table above shows, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area, with a mix of public schools such as Old Greenwich School, Eastern Middle School, etc. and public park service providers such as Lione Park, Bruce Park, Bible Street Park, etc.

The table below displays a sampling of the fitness and YMCA facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Fitness & YMCA Facilities (minutes) Sportsplex 2 The Edge Fitness Club Greenwich 3 Elevate Fitness 3

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V Life Fitness 4 Crossfit Stamford 4 Old Greenwich Fitness Club & Crossfit 4 Catwalk Fitness 4 Crossfit Affinity 4 Belly and Body 4 GIL Fitness Gym 7 UFC Gym Stamford 8 YMCA of Stamford 9 Greenwich Fitness - 24/7 Access 9 Exhale 10 Planet Fitness 10 Countdown Fitness 10 SLT Greenwich 10 Punch Fitness Center 10 Life Cycle 10

As the table above details, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area with a mix of private service providers such as the Sportsplex, The Edge Fitness Club Greenwich, Crossfit Stamford, etc. and public/non-profit service providers such as the YMCA, etc.

The table below displays a sampling of the indoor turf facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Indoor Turf Facilities (minutes) Chelsea Piers Connecticut 9 Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy 16 SONO Field House 17 A Game Sports 22 Armonk Indoor Sports Center 24

As the table above shows, there is a moderate amount of existing indoor turf providers in the area, with all them being private service providers. The largest existing indoor turf provider is Chelsea Piers Connecticut which features a 100-yard indoor turf field, followed by SONO Fieldhouse with approximately 21,600 square feet of indoor turf space.

The table below displays a sampling of the indoor aquatics facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Aquatics Facilities (minutes)

Sportsplex 2 Elevate Fitness 5 New York Sports Clubs 5 Cunningham Aquatics 9

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YWCA Greenwich 12 Infinity Fitness 12 Chelsea Piers Connecticut 12 YMCA of Greenwich 13 Brunswick School's Upper School 13 Darien YMCA 14 Rye YMCA 15 Stamford JCC 17 Life Time Athletic 19 YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester 19 Manhattanville College Pool 19 West Harrison Recreation Center 20

As the table above details, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area, with a mix of public/non-profit service providers such as the YMCA, YWCA, etc. and private service providers such as Chelsea Piers, Life Time Athletic, etc. The largest service providers are Chelsea Piers and the YMCA of Greenwich, both featuring an Olympic size, 50-meter pool.

The table below displays a sampling of the tennis facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

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As the table above details, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area, with a mix of public schools and public parks.

The table below displays a sampling of the sports performance facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Sports Performance Facilities (minutes)

The Edge Fitness Club Greenwich 3 Advanced Therapy & Performance 4 BioSport Technologies 7

UFC Gym Stamford 9

Athletic Gaines 11

All American Athletes Personal Training 14

Chelsea Piers Connecticut 14 Underground Fitness 15

Division 1 Prep 17

Combine Training 17

Upper Deck Fitness 18

Performance 20/20 18

Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy 19 BlueStreak Sports Training 20

As the table above details, there is a high volume of existing service providers in the area, with all providers being private operators.

The table below displays a sampling of the indoor ice facilities within the local market analyzed by SFA and fully displayed in the appendix:

Drivetime Ice Facilities (minutes) Chelsea Piers Connecticut 13 Darien Ice House 16 Terry Conners Ice Rink 16 Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink 18 Stamford Twin Rinks 19 SoNo Ice House 22

As the table above details, there is a moderate volume of existing service providers in the area. The largest service providers in the area are Chelsea Piers and Stamford Twin Rinks, both featuring two NHL-regulation size ice sheets.

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F ACILITY P ROGRAM & O PINION OF C OST

In consideration of the information above, SFA has created two facility program and opinion of cost documents to demonstrate the recommended spaces to replace the existing EGCC and the recommended new spaces to serve the biggest community need. The first facility program and opinion of cost, which SFA believes should be prioritized for the new development, is related to the replacement of existing amenities currently offered at the EGCC. The second facility program and opinion of cost, which SFA believes should be explored if the Town of Greenwich desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and serve additional community needs, outlines the development of a new fitness, wellness, and aquatics facility.

The facility program and opinion of cost options to follow are SFA’s recommendations for facility amenities at the EGCC that replace existing civic center amenities and serve the biggest needs in the community. In order to understand the impact of each facility option on the Town’s development budget and operational budget, SFA recommends fully analyzing the feasibility of these assets through the development of a financial (pro forma) as part of the potential next steps in exploring the development of the new EGCC.

Option I: Facility Program – Existing Facility Replacement Based on conversations with stakeholders, existing utilization, the community survey results, market opportunity, and typical civic center amenities, SFA recommends replacing the existing amenities at EGCC including court/gymnasium space, exhibition/event space, meeting rooms, event kitchen, and classrooms as the first priority of the new development. Below are SFA’s findings related to the replacement of existing amenities: • The existing EGCC spaces are currently utilized for a variety of programs related to court sports, community gatherings, events, meetings, and other activities. Furthermore, the second biggest reason for community members not using the current EGCC is the condition of the facility. With a new facility, SFA believes the use of the civic center spaces would increase. • Additionally, unlike many of the spaces and programs desired by the community such as ice rinks, other service providers in the market do not offer civic center amenities. • The expected increase in utilization is evidenced in the survey questions related to desired amenities and programs at a new EGCC. o Five of the top ten desired amenities at a new facility will be accommodated at a facility that replaces the existing amenities at the EGCC. Below are the percent of respondents that listed spaces currently accommodated at the EGCC in the top ten most desired facility spaces: § Event Rooms – 46.5% § Playgrounds – 32.6 % § Meeting/Lounge Rooms – 28.5% § Indoor Gym – 28.1% § Outdoor Tennis – 27.5% o Six of the top ten desired programs at a new facility will be accommodated at a facility that replaces the existing amenities at the EGCC. Below are the percent of respondents that listed program that can currently be accommodated at the EGCC in the top ten most desired programs: § Tennis – 21.0% § Walking – 18.1% § Art – 17.7% § Music – 16.0%

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§ Basketball – 16.0% § Dance – 15.1% • Importantly, the development of this indoor facility would not displace the existing outdoor fields, outdoor tennis courts, and outdoor playground at the EGCC. SFA recommends keeping these outdoor amenities based on existing use and community survey responses. Below are the percent of respondents, of those that use EGCC, that listed that they utilize existing outdoor amenities at EGCC: o Outdoor Multi-Purpose Field – 37.4% o Playground – 30.0% o Outdoor Tennis – 29.3% o Outdoor Baseball/Softball Field – 18.8% • The other five desired amenities in the top ten as well as the two most desired programs are addressed in the Option Two: New Facility Amenities recommendations.

The recommended facility to replace existing EGCC assets features an indoor court gymnasium that includes one full-size basketball court that can be cross-lined with two volleyball courts and two youth-size basketball courts, a large exhibition/event space that can accommodate an additional basketball court, volleyball court, and youth basketball court, classrooms, event kitchen, and other support spaces. The facility program details for the Option I: Existing Facility Replacement are located on the following page:

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Indoor Facility

Dimensions Approx. SF Space Indoor Programming Product/Service Count Total SF % of Footprint L (') W (') each Basketball Courts 1 100 80 8,000 8,000 21.3% (actual courts 84' x 50') Volleyball Courts 2 60 30 Over Basketball Courts 0.0% Youth Basketball Courts 2 74 50 Over Basketball Courts 0.0%

Court Area Exercise Track 1 - - Above Court Area 0.0% Total Court Sq. Ft. 8,000 21.3% Exhibition/Event Space 1 100 66 6,600 6,600 17.6% Over Exhibition/Event Basketball Courts 1 84 50 0.0% Space Over Exhibition/Event Volleyball Courts 1 60 30 0.0% Space Over Exhibition/Event Youth Basketball Courts 1 74 50 0.0% Space

Exhibition/Event Area Exhibition/Event Total Exhibition/Event Sq. Ft. 6,600 17.6% Lobby/Welcome Area 1 40 30 1,200 1,200 3.2% Classrooms 3 40 25 1,000 3,000 8.0% Office Space 1 Variable 1,200 1,200 3.2% Event Kitchen 1 40 30 1,200 1,200 3.2% Flex/Team Rooms 1 60 25 1,500 1,500 4.0% Flex Space Flex Restrooms 2 25 30 750 1,500 4.0% Total Flex Space Sq. Ft 9,600 25.6% Required SF for Products and Services 24,200 64.5% Mechanical, Electrical, Storage, etc. 35% of P&S SF 8,470 22.6% Common Area, Stairs, Circulation, etc. 20% of P&S SF 4,840 12.9% Total Estimated Indoor Athletic Facility SF 37,510 100% Estimated Building Footprint 33,759 Total Building Acreage 0.8

Site Development Dimensions Approx. SF Quantity Total SF % of Total L (') W (') each Parking Spaces Total (10'x18') 141 20 20 400 56,265 71.4% (20' x 20' Inc. aisles) Total Spaces Spaces Parking Setbacks, Green Space, etc. 25% of SF 22,506 28.6% Total Estimated Site Development SF 78,771 100% Total Site Development Acreage 1.8

Total Complex Acreage 2.6

As outlined above, the indoor facility would require a total of 37,510 square feet. Overall, the facility would require 2.6 acres of developable land, which includes parking and setbacks and green space.

Option I: Facility Development Opinion of Cost – Existing Facility Replacement Based on experience in developing sports, recreation, and community facilities and input from the Project Team, SFA has created an opinion of cost for the Option I facility. The total cost for the new facility is projected to be approximately $14.9 million. This figure includes the cost of the building, recreation assets and equipment, other furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and soft costs for construction. The opinion of cost does not include soft costs for operational start-up or a working capital reserve budget, which if engaged, could be projected as part of the next steps financial forecast. The breakdown of cost is shown in the table on the following page.

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Full details on the construction and start-up cost estimates for the Option I facility can be found in the facility program and opinion of cost document, which has been delivered as an associated document.

Option II: Facility Program – New Facility Amenities Beyond the existing facility amenities, SFA believes there is a community need for fitness, wellness, and aquatics amenities at the EGCC. Based on conversations with stakeholders, existing utilization, the community survey results, market opportunity, and typical civic center amenities, SFA recommends exploring the development of new fitness, wellness, and aquatics spaces if the Town desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and serve additional community needs. Below are SFA’s findings related to the development of new recreation amenities: • There was a stated demand for these amenities and the programs offered through them in the community survey. o Three of the top five desired amenities and four of the top ten desired amenities were related to fitness, wellness, and aquatics. Below are the percent of respondents that listed those amenities in the top ten most desired facility spaces: § Fitness/Wellness – 44.9% § Fitness/Wellness Classes – 44.4% § Adaptive Sports/Fitness Areas – 34.8% § Indoor Recreation Pool – 30.1% § Indoor Competition Pool – 20.8% o The top two desired programs at the EGCC and four out of the top 20 desired programs were related to fitness, wellness, and aquatics. Below are the percent of respondents that listed those programs in the top twenty most desired facility spaces: § Fitness – 35.0% § Recreational Swimming – 24.9% § Weightlifting – 13.1% § Therapeutic Pool Use – 11.1% • Although there was stated demand for these new amenities, they would compete with a significant number of private sector facilities and other public assets. • These spaces would have increased revenue and operational implications beyond the impact of the Option I facility. o All new facility amenities would increase the operational budget of the town related to facility, operating, and staffing costs. o SFA expects that fitness amenities would present the Town with the opportunity to generate higher levels of revenue through new facilities that would positively contribute to the potential financial sustainability of the facility.

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o On the other hand, SFA expects that an aquatics facility would be a loss leader for the facility from an operational perspective. • The development of the Option II facility amenities would significantly increase the budget allocated for the development of new EGCC amenities, which is outlined below.

The Option II facility features fitness amenities including a fitness center, group exercise rooms, and locker rooms, an aquatics area that includes support spaces, a 25-yard competition pool, a recreation/leisure pool, and a warm water rehab pool, and other administrative spaces. The facility program details for the Option II: New Facility Amenities are as follows:

Indoor Facility

Dimensions Approx. SF Space Indoor Programming Product/Service Count Total SF % of Footprint L (') W (') each Fitness Center 1 100 80 8,000 8,000 13.8% Small Group Exercise Room 2 35 30 1,050 2,100 3.6% Large Group Exercise Room 1 50 40 2,000 2,000 3.5%

Fitness Locker Rooms 2 45 40 1,800 3,600 6.2% Total Fitness/Training Sq. Ft. 15,700 27.2% Aquatics Reception/Entry 1 20 20 400 400 0.7% Aquatics Manager's Office 1 15 10 150 150 0.3% Lifeguard/First Aid Office 1 20 15 300 300 0.5% Pool Natatorium 1 Variable 17,000 17,000 29.4% 25-Yard Lane Pool 1 - - Inside Natatorium 0.0% Leisure Pool 1 - - Inside Natatorium 0.0% Warm Water Rehab Pool 1 - - Inside Natatorium 0.0%

Aquatics Locker Rooms 2 30 20 600 1,200 2.1% Wet/Dry Classrooms/Party Rooms 2 25 20 500 1,000 1.7% Pool Storage 1 40 20 800 800 1.4% Pool Mechanical Room 1 50 40 2,000 2,000 3.5% Family Locker Rooms 3 10 7 70 210 0.4% Total Aquatics Sq. Ft. 23,060 39.9% Lobby/Welcome Area 1 30 30 900 900 1.6% Manager's Office 1 15 10 150 150 0.3% Office Area 1 30 20 600 600 1.0% Café and Seating Area 1 40 30 1,200 1,200 2.1% Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 60 25 1,500 1,500 2.6% Training Room 1 15 10 150 150 0.3% Flex Space Restrooms 2 25 30 750 1,500 2.6% Child Watch Room 1 30 20 600 600 1.0% Total Flex Space Sq. Ft 6,600 11.4% Required SF for Products and Services 45,360 78.5% Mechanical, Electrical, Storage, etc. (Excluding Aquatics) 15% of P&S SF 3,345 5.8% Common Area, Stairs, Circulation, etc. 20% of P&S SF 9,072 15.7% Total Estimated Indoor Athletic Facility SF 57,777 100% Estimated Building Footprint 51,999 Total Building Acreage 1.2

Site Development Dimensions Approx. SF Quantity Total SF % of Total L (') W (') each Parking Spaces Total (10'x18') 217 20 20 400 86,666 71.4% g (20' x 20' Inc. aisles) Total Parkin

Spaces Setbacks, Green Space, etc. 25% of SF 34,666 28.6% Total Estimated Site Development SF 121,332 100% Total Site Development Acreage 2.8

Total Complex Acreage 4.0

As outlined above, the Option II facility would require a total of 57,777 square feet. Overall, the facility would require 4.0 acres of developable land, which includes parking and setbacks and green space.

Option II: Facility Development Opinion of Cost – New Facility Amenities The total cost for the new facility is projected to be approximately $28.4 million. This figure includes the cost of the building, recreation assets and equipment, other furniture, fixtures, and

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Full details on the construction and start-up cost estimates for the Option II facility can be found in the facility program and opinion of cost document, which has been delivered as an associated document.

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B USINESS M ODEL O VERVIEW

SFA recommends the EGGC offer programs, products, and services that are amenable to the recommended facilities based on the identified community needs and the programs that survey respondents identified would make them and their households more frequent users of the EGCC. Below are details related to the ways in which the facility will serve the local market.

It should be noted that SFA’s analysis is based on a combination of the opportunity locally and the needs that the community identified are most important to them. SFA’s recommended programming is designed to make the EGCC a year-round community and recreation hub for local residents by serving as a community asset providing community activity, meeting space, sports, physical health, recreation, and youth development. By creating a fun, active space with high-quality programming and amenities, the facility will be able to host a multitude of activities and serve a wide range of community pursuits.

Based on the two facility program options detailed in the “Facility Program and Opinion of Cost” section, SFA has recommended programs, based on the both facility types.

Option I: Existing Facility Replacement Programs SFA recommends the EGCC keeps existing programs while expanding their service offerings based on the identified community needs. The recommended programs under the existing facility replacement programs are detailed below: • Outdoor Multi- • Outdoor • Art Classes and Purpose Field Playground Clubs Sports • Indoor Basketball • Community • Outdoor Multi- Courts Meetings Purpose Field • Indoor Volleyball • Dance Classes and Rentals Courts Clubs • Outdoor Tennis • Indoor Pickleball • Open Gymnasium • Outdoor Tennis Courts • Theater Classes Court Rentals • Other Courts and Clubs • Outdoor Sports • Music Classes and Baseball/Softball • Indoor Court Clubs • Outdoor Rentals • Youth Baseball/Softball • Corporate and Programming Field Rentals Group Events • Birthday Parties • Special Events • Exercise Track

Option II: New Facility Amenities Programs The recommended programs based on the new facility amenities under Option II and the identified community needs are detailed below: • Aquatics Instruction • Recreation • Fitness • Aquatics Rentals Swimming Memberships • Aquatics Fitness • Competitive • Fitness Instruction • Aquatics Guest Swimming • Fitness Classes Passes • Swim Meets • Group Fitness Classes

41 C ONCLUSION & N EXT S TEPS

SFA was engaged to complete a community needs assessment and future use analysis of the EGCC. Through this work SFA has made recommendations for the facility spaces to be included in the redevelopment of the EGCC based on experience in planning, developing, and managing sports, recreation, and community facilities, market research, interviews with staff and key stakeholders, and a community survey. Based on the findings SFA has recommended the development of a new facility that replaces the existing indoor spaces at the EGCC and preserves the existing outdoor amenities at the EGCC. Additionally, SFA has provided the recommended facility that would serve the biggest perceived community needs if the Town of Greenwich desires to expand the use and purpose of the existing site and to serve additional community needs.

Below are SFA’s key findings related to the development of a new EGCC facility: • The existing EGCC spaces are currently utilized for a variety of programs; however, the community responded that one of the biggest reasons for not utilizing the EGCC is the poor condition of the facility. Therefore, SFA believes that utilization would increase with new amenities that replace the existing indoor EGCC spaces. • Unlike many of the spaces and programs desired by the community, such as ice rinks, indoor turf, or fitness, other service providers in the market do not offer civic center amenities that are open to the community. • The community survey stated the desire for and the prioritization of existing EGCC amenities as well as the programs that are serviced or offered through those amenities. • The development of indoor amenities that would replace existing EGCC spaces would not displace the existing outdoor fields, outdoor tennis courts, and outdoor playground at EGCC, which were among the most desired facility amenities and programs outlined by community survey respondents. • There was the most stated demand for facility amenities and associated programs offered through fitness, wellness, and aquatics facilities. • New fitness, wellness, and aquatics facilities would have revenue and operational implications beyond the impact of the replacement of existing EGCC amenities. o All new facility amenities would increase the operational budget of the town related to facility, operating, and staffing costs. o SFA expects that fitness amenities would present the Town with the opportunity to generate higher levels of revenue through new facilities that would positively contribute to the potential financial sustainability of the facility. o On the other hand, SFA expects that an aquatics facility would be a loss leader for the facility from an operational perspective. • The development of the new fitness, wellness, and aquatics facility amenities would significantly increase the budget allocated for the development of new EGCC amenities, which is outlined below. o According to the survey, the majority of respondents (85.7%) would be in support of the capital construction project to redevelop the EGCC if it pays for the development from its total annual budget. o Additionally, the majority of respondents (77.0%) would be in support of the Town increasing its staff and annual operating budget for the new EGCC facility.

42 EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY NEEDS SUMMARY REPORT community needs through development of new facility amenities, SFA recommends the development of fitness, wellness, and aquatics amenities.

Based on the work completed to date, SFA has found that there is demand for the redevelopment of existing EGCC facility amenities and for additional recreation space. In order to fully analyze the concept and operational performance for the redevelopment of the EGCC, SFA recommends that the Town: • Complete a full, detailed financial forecast (pro forma) for any new facility developments to understand how the amenities will impact the Town’s development and operational budgets and to right size the facility to the market opportunity and community need. • Create the optimized facility layout and business model(s). • Determine the existing site’s ability to accommodate the development of new facilities • Complete a feasibility report for the optimized facility and business model

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APPENDIX

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SFA Demographic Report

90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Connecticut, 06870 Prepared by Esri Drive Time: 10, 15, 30, 60-minute radii Latitude: 41.03617 Longitude: -73.56304

Demographic Highlights 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

Total Population 73,148 176,232 794,878 8,520,581 2017 Median Age (Esri) 36.9 38.2 40.8 38.4 2017 Median Household Income (Esri) $82,552 $86,949 $93,169 $65,430 2017 Average Household Income (Esri) $137,914 $140,925 $148,571 $105,049 2017 Per Capita Income (Esri) $51,122 $52,934 $55,220 $39,077 2017 Household Population (Esri) 72,398 174,597 776,011 8,338,191 2010-2017 Population: Annual Growth Rate (Esri) 1.54 1.04 0.67 0.74 2017-2022 Population: Annual Growth Rate (Esri) 1.07 0.83 0.61 0.72 2017-2022 Median Household Income: Annual Growth Rate (Esri) 3.41 3.11 2.38 2.78 2017-2022 Per Capita Income: Annual Growth Rate (Esri) 2.32 2.45 2.13 2.33 2017 Total Households (Esri) 27,044 66,093 293,191 3,125,943

Age Breakdown 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

2017 Total Population Age 0-4 (Esri) (%) 6.15% 6.12% 5.48% 5.66% 2017 Total Population Age 5-9 (Esri) (%) 6.68% 6.69% 6.38% 5.90% 2017 Total Population Age 10-14 (Esri) (%) 6.92% 6.75% 6.94% 6.16% 2017 Total Population Age 15-19 (Esri) (%) 6.07% 5.80% 6.49% 6.16% 2017 Total Population Age 20-24 (Esri) (%) 6.18% 5.76% 5.73% 6.71% 2017 Total Population Age 25-29 (Esri) (%) 7.39% 6.73% 5.69% 7.45% 2017 Total Population Age 30-34 (Esri) (%) 7.71% 7.31% 5.94% 7.31% 2017 Total Population Age 35-39 (Esri) (%) 7.49% 7.54% 6.32% 6.84% 2017 Total Population Age 40-44 (Esri) (%) 6.99% 7.12% 6.60% 6.41% 2017 Total Population Age 45-49 (Esri) (%) 6.95% 6.94% 7.02% 6.58% 2017 Total Population Age 50-54 (Esri) (%) 6.83% 6.91% 7.31% 6.83% 2017 Total Population Age 55-59 (Esri) (%) 6.10% 6.43% 7.05% 6.66% 2017 Total Population Age 60-64 (Esri) (%) 5.02% 5.37% 6.08% 5.88% 2017 Total Population Age 65-69 (Esri) (%) 4.15% 4.45% 5.21% 5.01% 2017 Total Population Age 70-74 (Esri) (%) 3.21% 3.43% 4.01% 3.76% 2017 Total Population Age 75-79 (Esri) (%) 2.29% 2.42% 2.89% 2.64% 2017 Total Population Age 80-84 (Esri) (%) 1.66% 1.81% 2.16% 1.84% 2017 Total Population Age 85+ (Esri) (%) 2.21% 2.42% 2.70% 2.19% 2017 Total Population Age 18+ (Esri) (%) 76.35% 76.71% 77.17% 78.65%

Household Income Breakdown 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

2017 Household Income less than $15,000 (Esri) (%) 10.18% 8.53% 7.63% 12.68% 2017 Household Income $15,000-$24,999 (Esri) (%) 6.45% 6.39% 5.82% 8.69% 2017 Household Income $25,000-$34,999 (Esri) (%) 6.48% 5.96% 5.87% 7.75% 2017 Household Income $35,000-$49,999 (Esri) (%) 9.88% 9.48% 9.15% 10.47% 2017 Household Income $50,000-$74,999 (Esri) (%) 13.57% 13.76% 13.27% 14.97% 2017 Household Income $75,000-$99,999 (Esri) (%) 9.63% 10.87% 10.70% 11.11% 2017 Household Income $100,000-$149,999 (Esri) (%) 15.82% 15.85% 16.14% 14.65% 2017 Household Income $150,000-$199,999 (Esri) (%) 7.82% 8.38% 9.36% 7.67% 2017 Household Income $200,000 or greater (Esri) (%) 20.16% 20.78% 22.06% 11.99%

Spending: Recreation 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

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2017 Membership Fees for Social/Recreation/Civic Clubs (Avg) 387.27 404.64 437.77 296.79 2017 Fees for Participant Sports excluding Trips (Avg) 167.37 173.39 186.06 122.28 2017 Fees for Recreational Lessons (Avg) 258.48 268.56 285.38 192.81 2017 Camp Fees (Avg) 50.47 53.67 60.35 39.87

Educational Attainment 10 15 30 minutes 60 minutes minutes minutes 2017 Education: Less than 9th Grade (Esri) (%) 7.36% 6.29% 5.88% 8.72% 2017 Education: 9-12th Grade/No Diploma (Esri) (%) 4.84% 4.72% 4.73% 7.57% 2017 Education: High School Diploma (Esri) (%) 18.23% 18.70% 17.25% 20.01% 2017 Education: Some College/No Degree (Esri) (%) 14.29% 13.37% 13.55% 14.40% 2017 Education: Associate's Degree (Esri) (%) 5.30% 4.93% 5.57% 6.35% 2017 Education: Bachelor's Degree (Esri) (%) 27.39% 28.67% 27.42% 22.94% 2017 Education: Graduate/Professional Degree (Esri) (%) 21.05% 21.78% 23.81% 16.86% 2017 Education: GED/Alternative Credential (Esri) (%) 1.54% 1.54% 1.80% 3.15% 2017 Educational Attainment Base (Esri) 49,746 121,397 548,294 5,914,382

Race and Ethnicity 10 minutes 15 30 60 minutes minutes minutes 2017 Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 32.62% 29.20% 23.92% 30.94% 2017 Hispanic White Population (Esri) (%) 45.61% 50.06% 52.41% 40.12% 2017 Hispanic Black/African American Population (Esri) (%) 3.70% 3.08% 5.01% 8.31% 2017 Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Population 0.97% 0.94% 1.14% 1.48% (Esri) (%) 2017 Hispanic Asian Population (Esri) (%) 0.16% 0.17% 0.25% 0.40% 2017 Hispanic Pacific Islander Population (Esri) (%) 0.14% 0.10% 0.09% 0.10% 2017 Hispanic Other Race Population (Esri) (%) 41.12% 38.38% 34.12% 42.06% 2017 Hispanic Population of Two or More Races (Esri) (%) 8.28% 7.28% 6.98% 7.54% 2017 White Population (Esri) (%) 56.52% 63.75% 64.83% 48.90% 2017 Black/African American Population (Esri) (%) 17.01% 11.82% 16.18% 19.28% 2017 American Indian/Alaska Native Population (Esri) (%) 0.41% 0.39% 0.39% 0.65% 2017 Asian Population (Esri) (%) 7.95% 8.62% 6.69% 13.02% 2017 Pacific Islander Population (Esri) (%) 0.09% 0.06% 0.05% 0.07% 2017 Other Race Population (Esri) (%) 13.75% 11.61% 8.50% 13.72% 2017 Population of Two or More Races (Esri) (%) 4.27% 3.76% 3.37% 4.36% 2017 Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 67.38% 70.80% 76.08% 69.06% 2017 White Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 61.81% 69.40% 68.73% 52.83% 2017 Black/African American Non-Hispanic Population 23.45% 15.42% 19.70% 24.20% (Esri) (%) 2017 American Indian/Alaska Native Non-Hispanic 0.13% 0.16% 0.15% 0.27% Population (Esri) (%) 2017 Asian Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 11.72% 12.11% 8.71% 18.67% 2017 Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 0.06% 0.04% 0.03% 0.05% 2017 Other Race Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 0.50% 0.57% 0.45% 1.03% 2017 Multiple Races Non-Hispanic Population (Esri) (%) 2.33% 2.30% 2.23% 2.94% 2017 Minority Population (Esri) (%) 58.36% 50.86% 47.71% 63.51% 2017 Diversity Index (Esri) 80.1 74.9 71.3 83.2 2017 Population by Race Base (Esri) 73,148 176,232 794,879 8,520,582

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LOCAL MARKET: POPULATION DENSITY

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LOCAL MARKET: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LOCAL FACILITIES

Drivetime Court Facilities (minutes) Boys & Girls Club - Stamford 6 YMCA of Stamford 8 Boys & Girls Club - Greenwich 9 YMCA of Greenwich 11 Darien YMCA 11 LA Fitness 12 Chelsea Piers Connecticut 12 Rye YMCA 14 Stamford JCC 16 LA Fitness 16 Life Time Athletic 18 YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester 18 William A. Yantorno Community Center 18 Carmel Academy 19 Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center 19 George Washington Carver Community Center 20 New Canaan Community YMCA 21 New Rochelle YMCA 22 Wakeman Boys & Girls Club 22 LA Fitness 22 Hynes Athletic Center 24 YMCA of Westport Weston 27 Boys & Girls Club of America - Bridgeport 29 Boys & Girls Club - Bronx 29 Boys & Girls Club - Northern Westchester 30 LA Fitness 31 House of Sports 33 Cardinal Shehan Center 33 Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse 33 YMCA of Yonkers 34 Goldstein Fitness Center 34 Yonkers Police Athletic League Center 35 Boys & Girls Club - Ridgefield 36 Bronx YMCA 37 Insports Center 39 Gauchos Gym 41 Solaris Sports Club 41

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West Bronx Recreation Center 41 Highbridge Recreation Center 41 Brewster Sports Center 43 Fastbreak Sports 45 West Rock Indoor Sports & Entertainment 45

Drivetime Outdoor Baseball/Softball Facilities (minutes)

Old Greenwich School 3 Byram Park 4 Binney Park 4 Havemeyer 4 Riverside School 4 Lione Park 6 Eastern Middle School 6 International School at Dundee 6 Hatch Field 6 Bruce Park Field 7 Cos Cob School 7 North Mianus School 7 Loughlin Avenue 8 Bible Street Park 9 Greenwich High School 9 Christiano Park 10 Julian Curtiss Softball Fields 11 Central Middle School 11 Julian Curtiss School 11 Scalzi Park 11 Northrop Little League 12 Hamilton Avenue School 12 North Street School 12 McGuane Field 12 Cummings Field 12 New Lebanon School 13 Mather Fields 14 Western Middle School 14 Cove Island Park 15 Dorothy Hamill - Strazza Field 15 Joseph Curtis Recreation Park 16 Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center - Barradas Field 16

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Glenville School 17 Pemberwick Park 17 Waveny Park - Orchard Field 20 Gillie Park 20 Parkway School 21 Eric Malmquist Baseball Diamond 22 Flowers Park 23 Pat Henry Field 23 D'Onofrio Park 24 Lorenzen Park 24 Dean Field 25 Co-Op City Field 25 Doubleday Complex 26 Richie Bell Field 26 Pelham Bay Park Ball Fields 26 Isabella Icatar Field 27 Clipper Softball Field 27 Pelham Bay Little League 27 McDowell Park 28 Town Farm Ball Complex 29 Wakeman Field 30 Welty Park 31 Castle Hill Little League 31 Healy Field 32 Compo Beach Softball Field 33 Randall Island's Park 38 North Meadow Baseball Fields 45

Drivetime Outdoor Long Field Facilities (minutes)

Old Greenwich School 3 Binney Park 4 Byram Park 4 Havemeyer 4 Riverside School 4 Eastern Middle School 6 International School at Dundee 6 Bruce Park Field 7 Cos Cob Park 7 Cos Cob School 7

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North Mianus School 7 Bible Street Park 9 Greenwich High School 9 Central Middle School 11 Julian Curtiss School 11 Hamilton Avenue School 12 Western Middle School 14 Dorothy Hamill - Strazza Field 15 Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center - Barradas 16 Field Pemberwick Park 17 Doubleday Complex 17 Rye Brook Athletic Fields 17 Abendroth Park 18 Upper Boulder Brook Field 20 Parkway School 21 Harbor Island Park Soccer Fields 22 Flowers Park 23 Wakeman Field 24 Oldfield Soccer Fields 25 Larchmont Flint Park 26 Ingalls Field 27 Mazzells Field 27 Memorial Field 30 Holtdorf Soccer Field 30 Will Cintron Soccer Fields 32 Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium 41 Randall's Island 45 Macombs Dam Park 48

Drivetime Fitness & YMCA Facilities (minutes) Sportsplex 2 The Edge Fitness Club Greenwich 3 Elevate Fitness 3 V Life Fitness 4 Crossfit Stamford 4 Old Greenwich Fitness Club & Crossfit 4 Catwalk Fitness 4 Crossfit Affinity 4 Belly and Body 4

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GIL Fitness Gym 7 UFC Gym Stamford 8 YMCA of Stamford 9 Greenwich Fitness - 24/7 Access 9 Exhale 10 Planet Fitness 10 Countdown Fitness 10 SLT Greenwich 10 Punch Fitness Center 10 Life Cycle 10 YWCA Greenwich 11 Darien YMCA 11 LA Fitness 11 Revolution Fitness 11 Equinox Greenwich 11 YMCA of Greenwich 11 Chelsea Piers Athletic Club 11 Infinity Fitness 11 Carozza Fitness 11 Greenwich Crossfit 13 Mason Street Strength & Fitness 13 The Training Floor 13 Rye YMCA 14 Underground Fitness 15

Drivetime Indoor Turf Facilities (minutes) Chelsea Piers Connecticut 9 Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy 16 SONO Field House 17 A Game Sports 22 Armonk Indoor Sports Center 24 The Fieldhouse at Sportsplex 28 Olé Soccer United 28 On Track Sports Center 28 House of Sports 28 Sports Underdome 29 Wiliton Sport & Fitness 30 Goooal Sports 32 Erin's Gym 34 West Rock Indoor Sports & Entertainment 36

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Somers Sports Arena 37 Olé Soccer Arena 40 Insports Centers 41 Ole Soccer Training Center 41 Brewster Sports Center 42 Yorktown Sports Complex 44 NJ Home Field Advantage 44 Total Sports Academy 46

Drivetime Aquatics Facilities (minutes)

Sportsplex 2 Elevate Fitness 5 New York Sports Clubs 5 Cunningham Aquatics 9 YWCA Greenwich 12 Infinity Fitness 12 Chelsea Piers Connecticut 12 YMCA of Greenwich 13 Brunswick School's Upper School 13 Darien YMCA 14 Rye YMCA 15 Stamford JCC 17 Life Time Athletic 19 YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester 19 Manhattanville College Pool 19 West Harrison Recreation Center 20 New Rochelle YMCA 22 JCC of Mid-Westchester 23 Goldfish Swim School - Norwalk 26 The Hackley School Pool 26 The Family YMCA of Tarryton 27 YMCA of Westport/Weston CT 28 VELO-CT 29 Yonkers Avenue Pool 30 24 Hour Fitness 30 Goldstein Fitness Center 32 Bronx YMCA 34 The Wheeler Recreation Center 37 Hansborough Recreation Center 43

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McCann Natatorium 45

Drivetime Tennis Facilities (minutes) Binney Park 4 Bruce Park 7 Christiano Park 9 Byram Park 9 Loughlin Playground 10 Greenwich High School 11 Scalzi Park 12 Cummings Park 12 Stamford High School 12 Greenwich Academy 13 Recreation Park 13 Westhill High School 13 Cove Island Park 13 Darien High School 13 Rye High School 14 Chery Lawn Park 14 Garibaldi Park 16 Blind Brook High School 17 Port Chester High School 17 Keio Academy of New York 17 Disbrow Park 17 William A Yantorno Community Center 18 Pine Ridge Park 18 Rye Neck High School 18 Harkness Tennis Courts 18 Florence Park 18 King Low Heywood Thomas School 19 Delfino Park 19 White Plains High School 19 Yosemite Park 19 Broad Park 19 Gillie Park 20 Harrison High School 20 Crossway Field 21 Archbishop Stepinac High School 21 New Canaan High School 22 Harbor Island Park 22

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Waveny Park 23 Pinebrook Tennis Center 23 East Rumbrook Park 23 North Castle Community Park 24 John A Lombardi Park 24 Mead Memorial Park 24 Travis Hill Park 24 Byram Hills High School 25 Brite Avenue Park 25 Massaro Park 25 Pelham Bay Park 26 Scarsdale Senior High School 27 Butler Field 28 Leewood Park 28 Glover Field 28 Anthony F Veteran Park 29 Haffen Park 29 Westlake High School 31 Westlake Middle School 31 Edgemont High School 31 Andrus Park 32 Conor Park 32 Welty Park 33 Pierson Park 33 Van Cortlandt Park 33 Riverdale Country School 35 Seton Park 36 Bronx Park 37 Williamsbridge Oval Park 39 St. James Park 42 Cratona Park 42 Inwood Hill Park 42 St. Mary's Park 42 Randall's Island 45 Gotham Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond 46

Drivetime Sports Performance Facilities (minutes)

The Edge Fitness Club Greenwich 3 Advanced Therapy & Performance 4

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BioSport Technologies 7

UFC Gym Stamford 9

Athletic Gaines 11

All American Athletes Personal Training 14

Chelsea Piers Connecticut 14 Underground Fitness 15

Division 1 Prep 17

Combine Training 17

Upper Deck Fitness 18

Performance 20/20 18

Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy 19 BlueStreak Sports Training 20 Integrated Sports Training 20 Sport PerformanceU 21 Power Health & Performance 22

A Game Sports 25

Athletic Performance Center 27 ABTsolute Training Systems 28 Armonk Physical Therapy and Sports Performance 29 Prime Performance & Development 29 Fairfield Sports & Fitness Training 30 F45 Training Fairfield USA 30

Velocity Sports Performance 32

House of Sports 36 The Kombine Sports Performance & Fitness 38

Trumbull Elite Sports Training 42

Better Athletic Development 45

Total Sports Academy 45

High Intensity Sports Performance 45

Drivetime Ice Facilities (minutes)

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Chelsea Piers Connecticut 13 Darien Ice House 16 Terry Conners Ice Rink 16 Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink 18 Stamford Twin Rinks 19 SoNo Ice House 22 Playland Ice Casino 22 Ebersole Ice Rink 24 Hommocks Park Ice Rink 32 Westchester Skating Academy 33 Wright Start Skating Academy 33 The Ice Hutch 34 Wonderland of Ice 36 Evarts Rink 36 Milford Ice Pavilion 38 Winter Garden Ice Arena 39 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 40 Palisades Center Ice Rink 41 Sports Center of Connecticut 42

58 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Introduction

The Town of Greenwich has engaged The Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) to conduct a community needs assessment and future use analysis of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC), located at 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

Based on the current facility condition and goals for future development, the Town has determined that a new, modern replacement building will provide efficiencies in all aspects of operations that a renovated building cannot provide. Therefore, this project will focus on the development of new facility assets instead of renovating existing facility assets.

SFA's analysis will include a full exploration of past, current, and potential users of the EGCC to understand the highest and best use for the new development opportunity. This survey is intended to assess the current utilization of the EGCC, the current and unmet recreation needs in the community, and the potential utilization of a new EGCC facility.

Responses are anonymous.

59 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Household Information

* 1. What is the ZIP code of your primary residence?

* 2. What are the ages of the people in your immediate household? Age

Member 1:

Member 2:

Member 3:

Member 4:

Member 5:

Member 6:

Member 7:

Member 8:

Member 9:

Member 10:

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Sports Participation

* 3. Do any adult members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities more than five times per year? If so, please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Archery Futsal Soccer

Art Gymnastics/Tumbling Softball

Baseball Golf Speed Skating

Basketball Handball Street Hockey

Boxing Ice Hockey Synchronized Ice Skating

Cheerleading Indoor Training Synchronized Swimming

Competitive Swimming Inline Hockey Tennis

Cricket Inline Skating Theater

Cycling Lacrosse Therapeutic pool use

Dance Martial Arts Track & Field

Diving Music Twirling

Fencing Pickleball Volleyball

Field Hockey Racquetball Walking

Figure Skating Recreational Ice Skating Water Polo

Fitness Recreational Swimming Weightlifting

Flag Football Rock Climbing Wrestling

Football Running None of the Above

Other (please specify)

61 * 4. Do any youth members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities more than five times per year? If so, please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Archery Futsal Soccer

Art Golf Softball

Baseball Gymnastics/Tumbling Speed Skating

Basketball Handball Street Hockey

Boxing Ice Hockey Synchronized Ice Skating

Cheerleading Indoor Training Synchronized Swimming

Competitive Swimming Inline Hockey Tennis

Cricket Inline Skating Theater

Cycling Lacrosse Therapeutic pool use

Dance Martial Arts Track & Field

Diving Music Twirling

Fencing Pickleball Volleyball

Field Hockey Racquetball Walking

Figure Skating Recreational Ice Skating Water Polo

Fitness Recreational Swimming Weightlifting

Flag Football Rock Climbing Wrestling

Football Running None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

* 5. Does anyone in your household use the EGCC?

Yes

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

* 6. You answered "yes" to the previous question. What amenities do you utilize at theEGCC ? (select all that apply)

Indoor Basketball Courts

Indoor Pickleball Courts

Event Rooms

Meeting/Lounge Rooms

Outdoor Multi-Purpose Fields

Outdoor Baseball/Softball Field

Outdoor Playgrounds

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Indoor Gymnasium (Baseball, Soccer, Inline Skating, Softball, Camp)

Other (please specify)

* 7. You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used the EGCC?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

64 * 8. You answered "yes" to the previous question. What programs and/or events do you participate in at the EGCC?

Stroller Strides Pigeon Show

Bootcamp Antiquarius

Pickleball Open Gym

Roller Skating Basketball

Art Classes & Clubs Indoor Softball

Archery Tiny Tots Consignment Sale

Tennis for Tots Safety Town

Good Dog Training Model Train Shows

Mineralogical Society Meetings CT Deaf Expo

AND I Basketball Veterans of Foreign Affairs

Pancake Breakfast Indoor Soccer

Zecher Fitness Brunch With Santa

Parkinson's Support Meetings Indoor Baseball

Teak Furniture Sale Outdoor Baseball

Glass Show Outdoor Softball

Plant Sale Outdoor Tennis

Kamp Kairphree Outdoor Soccer

VEEZ Hoops Camp Outdoor Field Hockey

Gem and Mineral Show Playground

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

* 9. You answered “no” to the previous question. Why do members of your household not utilize the EGCC (select all that apply)?

Do not participate in sports/recreation

Do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the EGCC amenities

Too far away/inconvenient

Turned away because facility full

Condition of facilities

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Condition

* 10. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of theEGCC ?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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Town of Greenwich Facilities

* 11. Does anyone in your household use a Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facility that is not the EGCC? i.e (Western Greenwich Civic Center, Griff Golf Course,Dorothy Hamill Rink, Greenwich Skatepark, Greenwich Parks, Beaches & Playgrounds, Tennis & Paddleball Courts, Greenwich School Facilities, etc.)

Yes

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Town of Greenwich Facilities

* 12. You answered "yes" to the previous question. What other Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facilities does your household use? i.e (Western Greenwich Civic Center, Griff Golf Course, Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, Greenwich Skatepark, Greenwich Parks, Beaches & Playgrounds, Tennis & Paddleball Courts, Greenwich School Facilities, etc.)

* 13. You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used a Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facility that is not the EGCC?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

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Town of Greenwich Facilities

* 14. You answered “no” to the previous question. Why do members of your household not utilize other Town of Greenwich facilities (select all that apply)?

Do not participate in sports/recreation

Do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the Town of Greenwich facilities

Too far away/inconvenient

Turned away because facility full

Condition of facilities

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

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Town of Greenwich Programs

* 15. Do any youth members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities offered by Parks & Recreation outside of the EGCC?

T-Ball Basketball

Baseball Pickleball

Basketball Gymnastics

Field Hockey Special Events

Softball Concerts

Golf Playgrounds

Ice Skating Music & Arts Camps

Skateboarding Pre-School

Soccer Greenwich Adventurers Camps

Swimming None of the Above

Tennis

Other (please specify)

* 16. Do any adult members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities offered by Parks & Recreation outside of the EGCC?

Pickleball Tennis

Volleyball Boating Marinas

Ice Hockey Beaches

Ice Skating Concerts

Basketball Special Events

Softball None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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Other Service Providers

* 17. Does your household use other sports/recreation facilities in the area that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

Yes

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Other Service Providers

* 18. You answered "yes" to the previous question. What other sports/recreation facilities in the area that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich does your household use? i.e. (Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, YMCA of Greenwich, Chelsea Piers Connecticut, Country Clubs, Health Clubs, Other Private Facilities, etc.)

* 19. You answered "yes" to the previous question. Why does your household use other sports/recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

Closer in proximity/more convienient

Condition of facility

Quality of programming (coaching, competition, etc.)

Offers sports/recreation needs that the Town of Greenwich does not offer

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

* 20. You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used other sports/recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

74 * 21. What sports/recreation activities does your household participate in at other facilities in the area?

Archery Gymnastics/Tumbling Synchronized Ice Skating

Art Handball Synchronized Swimming

Baseball Ice Hockey Tennis

Basketball Indoor Training Therapeutic pool use

Boxing Inline Hockey Track & Field

Cheerleading Inline Skating Twirling

Competitive Swimming Lacrosse Volleyball

Cricket Martial Arts Walking

Cycling Racquetball Water Polo

Dance Recreational Ice Skating Weightlifting

Diving Recreational Swimming Wrestling

Fencing Rock Climbing Theater

Field Hockey Running Music

Figure Skating Soccer Pickleball

Fitness Softball Golf

Flag Football Speed Skating Futsal

Football Street Hockey None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Amenities

* 22. Do you feel there is a need for a facility that offers any of the following amenities in Greenwich (select all that apply)?

Adaptive Sports/Fitness Areas Indoor Competition Pool

Event Rooms Indoor Recreation Pool

Meeting/Lounge Rooms Indoor Gymnastics Space

Indoor Turf Indoor Cheer Space

Indoor Court Indoor Wrestling Space

Indoor Fitness/Wellness Outdoor Natural Grass SOC/FB/LAX Fields

Indoor Tennis Outdoor Synthetic Turf SOC/FB/LAX Fields

Indoor Pickleball Outdoor Natural Grass Baseball/Softball Fields

Indoor Track Outdoor Synthetic Turf Baseball/Softball FIelds

Indoor Fitness/Wellness Classes Outdoor Sand Volleyball

Indoor Badminton Outdoor Beach Soccer Courts

Indoor Baseball/Softball Training (cages, tunnels, etc.) Outdoor Tennis

Indoor Sports Specific Performance Training Outdoor Golf

Indoor Ice Rink Outdoor Competition Pool

Indoor Golf Training Outdoor Splash Pad

Indoor Gymnasium Outdoor Track

Indoor Roller/Deck Hockey Playgrounds

Indoor Rock Climbing Outdoor Recreation Pool

Inline Skating None of the Above

Indoor Racquetball

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Programming

* 23. Which of the following current or additional programs would make your household a more frequent user of the EGCC? Please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Archery Handball Synchronized Swimming

Art Ice Hockey Tennis

Baseball Indoor Gymnasium Therapeutic pool use

Basketball Indoor Training Track & Field

Boxing Inline Hockey Twirling

Cheerleading Inline Skating Volleyball

Competitive Swimming Lacrosse Walking

Cricket Martial Arts Water Polo

Cycling Racquetball Weightlifting

Dance Recreational Ice Skating Wrestling

Diving Recreational Swimming Pickleball

Fencing Rock Climbing Theater

Field Hockey Running Music

Figure Skating Soccer Futsal

Fitness Softball Golf

Flag Football Speed Skating None of the above

Football Street Hockey

Gymnastics/Tumbling Synchronized Ice Skating

Other (please specify)

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Development

* 24. What do you believe the Town should spend on this capital construction project in relationship to the overall capital budget?

In order to provide a better understanding of construction costs, the following are examples of Town project costs: Byram Park Pool - $9.5 million, New Lebanon School - $35 million, Central Fire Station - $27 million.

Below $10 million

$10-$12 million

$12-$14 million

$14-$16 million

$16-$18 million

Above $18 million

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Development

* 25. As a taxpayer, are you in favor of the capital construction project if theTown pays for the development from its total annual budget?

Yes

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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Operations

* 26. As a taxpayer, would you be in favor of theTown increasing its staff and annual operating budget for the new EGCC?

Yes

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Additional Comments About the EGCC

27. Do you have any other comments regarding the development of a newEGCC ?

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Thank You

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will be considered in the assessment of a new Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

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Q1 What is the ZIP code of your primary residence?

Answered: 2,522 Skipped: 0

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Q2 What are the ages of the people in your immediate household?

Answered: 2,522 Skipped: 0

Age

Member 1:

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Member 2:

Member 3:

Member 4:

Member 5:

Member 6:

Member 7:

Member 8:

Member 9:

Member 10:

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M F

Age 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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Member 1.03% 0.60% 0.32% 0.56% 0.64% 0.68% 1.11% 0.68% 0.56% 0.83% 0.52% 0.68% 0.71% 0.52% 0.64% 0.32% 0.56% 1: 26 15 8 14 16 17 28 17 14 21 13 17 18 13 16 8 Member 0.18% 0.18% 0.27% 0.54% 0.72% 0.31% 0.67% 0.72% 0.76% 1.03% 0.85% 0.67% 0.76% 0.58% 0.72% 0.67% 0.76% 2: 4 4 6 12 16 7 15 16 17 23 19 15 17 13 16 15 Member 1.94% 1.58% 1.88% 2.30% 3.33% 3.15% 3.09% 3.45% 2.73% 4.42% 3.52% 3.82% 4.48% 3.45% 5.03% 4.06% 3.45% 3: 32 26 31 38 55 52 51 57 45 73 58 63 74 57 83 67 Member 3.04% 2.10% 2.42% 2.88% 3.59% 4.13% 4.21% 4.44% 3.74% 4.60% 3.35% 4.68% 4.99% 3.66% 3.59% 4.29% 5.30% 4: 39 27 31 37 46 53 54 57 48 59 43 60 64 47 46 55 Member 4.59% 2.94% 3.30% 4.40% 4.22% 4.22% 3.30% 4.95% 4.22% 6.24% 4.04% 4.40% 4.04% 3.67% 4.04% 2.94% 1.83% 5: 25 16 18 24 23 23 18 27 23 34 22 24 22 20 22 16 Member 5.19% 7.41% 5.19% 3.70% 0.74% 5.19% 6.67% 5.93% 4.44% 4.44% 4.44% 3.70% 1.48% 1.48% 5.19% 3.70% 1.48% 6: 7 10 7 5 1 7 9 8 6 6 6 5 2 2 7 5 Member 4.17% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 4.17% 0.00% 8.33% 8.33% 0.00% 4.17% 8.33% 4.17% 4.17% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7: 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 Member 20.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8: 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Member 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 9: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Member 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gender M F TOTAL Member 1: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 2: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 3: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 4: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 5: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 6: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 7: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 8: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 9: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

Member 10: 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 0

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Q3 Do any adult members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities more than five times per year? If so, please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Answered: 2,385 Skipped: 137

Archery

Art

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cheerleading

Competitive Swimming

Cricket

Cycling

Dance

Diving

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Fitness

Flag Football

Football

Futsal

Gymnastics/Tumb ling

Golf

Handball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Training

Inline Hockey

Inline Skating

Lacrosse

Martial Arts

Music

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Pickleball

Racquetball

Recreational Ice Skating

Recreational Swimming

Rock Climbing

Running

Soccer

Softball

Speed Skating

Street Hockey

Synchronized Ice Skating

Synchronized Swimming

Tennis

Theater

Therapeutic pool use

Track & Field

Twirling

Volleyball

Walking

Water Polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Archery 3.06% 73

Art 15.51% 370

6.04% 144 Baseball

Basketball 15.09% 360

Boxing 3.19% 76

Cheerleading 0.75% 18

Competitive Swimming 3.69% 88

Cricket 0.84% 20

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Cycling 25.95% 619

Dance 8.97% 214

Diving 1.13% 27

Fencing 0.67% 16

Field Hockey 1.01% 24

Figure Skating 2.77% 66

Fitness 49.98% 1,192

Flag Football 2.56% 61

Football 3.27% 78

Futsal 0.71% 17

Gymnastics/Tumbling 1.80% 43

Golf 35.77% 853

Handball 0.55% 13

Ice Hockey 8.18% 195

Indoor Training 20.08% 479

Inline Hockey 0.59% 14

Inline Skating 2.35% 56

Lacrosse 4.65% 111

Martial Arts 3.35% 80

Music 17.36% 414

Pickleball 6.50% 155

Racquetball 3.48% 83

Recreational Ice Skating 14.17% 338

Recreational Swimming 34.13% 814

Rock Climbing 5.49% 131

Running 34.72% 828

Soccer 10.02% 239

Softball 8.05% 192

Speed Skating 0.34% 8

Street Hockey 2.05% 49

Synchronized Ice Skating 0.25% 6

Synchronized Swimming 0.25% 6

Tennis 35.09% 837

Theater 10.57% 252

Therapeutic pool use 8.85% 211

Track & Field 3.27% 78

Twirling 0.13% 3

Volleyball 3.98% 95

Walking 48.81% 1,164

Water Polo 1.59% 38

Weightlifting 22.68% 541

Wrestling 0.50% 12

None of the Above 8.51% 203

Other (please specify) 15.56% 371 Total Respondents: 2,385

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Q4 Do any youth members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities more than five times per year? If so, please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Answered: 2,385 Skipped: 137

Archery

Art

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cheerleading

Competitive Swimming

Cricket

Cycling

Dance

Diving

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Fitness

Flag Football

Football

Futsal

Golf

Gymnastics/Tumb ling

Handball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Training

Inline Hockey

Inline Skating

Lacrosse

Martial Arts

Music

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Pickleball

Racquetball

Recreational Ice Skating

Recreational Swimming

Rock Climbing

Running

Soccer

Softball

Speed Skating

Street Hockey

Synchronized Ice Skating

Synchronized Swimming

Tennis

Theater

Therapeutic pool use

Track & Field

Twirling

Volleyball

Walking

Water Polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Archery 3.61% 86

Art 15.97% 381

16.73% 399 Baseball

Basketball 21.93% 523

Boxing 1.01% 24

Cheerleading 2.39% 57

Competitive Swimming 8.85% 211

Cricket 0.46% 11

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Cycling 10.27% 245

Dance 15.60% 372

Diving 3.06% 73

Fencing 1.59% 38

Field Hockey 5.16% 123

Figure Skating 4.36% 104

Fitness 18.66% 445

Flag Football 11.49% 274

Football 8.76% 209

Futsal 1.09% 26

Golf 16.18% 386

Gymnastics/Tumbling 9.64% 230

Handball 0.42% 10

Ice Hockey 9.69% 231

Indoor Training 8.39% 200

Inline Hockey 0.92% 22

Inline Skating 2.43% 58

Lacrosse 12.03% 287

Martial Arts 5.66% 135

Music 16.31% 389

Pickleball 1.47% 35

Racquetball 1.09% 26

Recreational Ice Skating 12.24% 292

Recreational Swimming 23.52% 561

Rock Climbing 6.16% 147

Running 16.60% 396

Soccer 24.19% 577

Softball 4.86% 116

Speed Skating 0.29% 7

Street Hockey 3.14% 75

Synchronized Ice Skating 0.71% 17

Synchronized Swimming 1.51% 36

Tennis 24.82% 592

Theater 7.04% 168

Therapeutic pool use 1.55% 37

Track & Field 6.16% 147

Twirling 0.00% 0

Volleyball 3.31% 79

Walking 13.25% 316

Water Polo 5.32% 127

Weightlifting 9.18% 219

Wrestling 1.30% 31

None of the Above 31.78% 758

Other (please specify) 14.09% 336 Total Respondents: 2,385

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Q5 Does anyone in your household use the EGCC?

Answered: 2,378 Skipped: 144

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 59.25% 1,409

No 40.75% 969 TOTAL 2,378

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Q6 You answered "yes" to the previous question. What amenities do you utilize at the EGCC? (select all that apply)

Answered: 1,357 Skipped: 1,165

Indoor Basketball...

Indoor Pickleball...

Event Rooms

Meeting/Lounge Rooms

Outdoor Multi-Purpos...

Outdoor Baseball/Sof...

Outdoor Playgrounds

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Indoor Gymnasium...

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Indoor Basketball Courts 31.61% 429

Indoor Pickleball Courts 6.71% 91

Event Rooms 42.89% 582

Meeting/Lounge Rooms 18.28% 248

Outdoor Multi-Purpose Fields 37.36% 507

Outdoor Baseball/Softball Field 18.79% 255

Outdoor Playgrounds 29.99% 407

Outdoor Tennis Courts 29.26% 397

Indoor Gymnasium (Baseball, Soccer, Inline Skating, Softball, Camp) 28.52% 387

Other (please specify) 13.19% 179 Total Respondents: 1,357

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Q7 You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used the EGCC?

Answered: 1,357 Skipped: 1,165

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1-5 times 34.86% 473

6-10 times 20.63% 280

11-20 times 15.40% 209

More than 20 times 29.11% 395 TOTAL 1,357

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Q8 You answered "yes" to the previous question. What programs and/or events do you participate in at the EGCC?

Answered: 1,357 Skipped: 1,165

Stroller Strides

Bootcamp

Pickleball

Roller Skating

Art Classes & Clubs

Archery

Tennis for Tots

Good Dog Training

Mineralogical Society...

AND I Basketball

Pancake Breakfast

Zecher Fitness

Parkinson's Support...

Teak Furniture Sale

Glass Show

Plant Sale

Kamp Kairphree

VEEZ Hoops Camp

Gem and Mineral Show

Pigeon Show

Antiquarius

Open Gym

Basketball

Indoor Softball

Tiny Tots Consignment...

Safety Town

Model Train Shows

CT Deaf Expo

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Veterans of Foreign Affairs

Indoor Soccer

Brunch With Santa

Indoor Baseball

Outdoor Baseball

Outdoor Softball

Outdoor Tennis

Outdoor Soccer

Outdoor Field Hockey

Playground

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Stroller Strides 1.03% 14

Bootcamp 3.32% 45

Pickleball 6.93% 94

Roller Skating 15.84% 215

Art Classes & Clubs 9.87% 134

Archery 1.11% 15

Tennis for Tots 3.10% 42

Good Dog Training 3.10% 42

Mineralogical Society Meetings 0.74% 10

AND I Basketball 3.39% 46

Pancake Breakfast 16.95% 230

Zecher Fitness 1.55% 21

Parkinson's Support Meetings 0.81% 11

Teak Furniture Sale 7.44% 101

Glass Show 6.48% 88

Plant Sale 21.37% 290

Kamp Kairphree 6.41% 87

VEEZ Hoops Camp 1.03% 14

Gem and Mineral Show 9.21% 125

Pigeon Show 1.18% 16

Antiquarius 9.06% 123

Open Gym 16.73% 227

Basketball 21.08% 286

Indoor Softball 1.69% 23

Tiny Tots Consignment Sale 5.60% 76

Safety Town 11.13% 151

Model Train Shows 9.14% 124

CT Deaf Expo 0.44% 6

Veterans of Foreign Affairs 0.66% 9

Indoor Soccer 11.13% 151

Brunch With Santa 5.97% 81

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Indoor Baseball 3.54% 48

Outdoor Baseball 9.14% 124

Outdoor Softball 7.44% 101

Outdoor Tennis 21.37% 290

Outdoor Soccer 24.54% 333

Outdoor Field Hockey 2.36% 32

Playground 21.44% 291

Other (please specify) 21.81% 296 Total Respondents: 1,357

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Q9 You answered “no” to the previous question. Why do members of your household not utilize the EGCC (select all that apply)?

Answered: 963 Skipped: 1,559

Do not participate ...

Too far away/inconve...

Turned away because...

Condition of facilities

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Do not participate in sports/recreation 9.14% 88

Do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the EGCC amenities 43.72% 421

Too far away/inconvenient 20.46% 197

Turned away because facility full 1.87% 18

Condition of facilities 34.89% 336

Hours of operation 6.75% 65

Other (please specify) 25.75% 248 Total Respondents: 963

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Q10 Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the EGCC?

Answered: 2,308 Skipped: 214

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Excellent 1.17% 27

Good 9.66% 223

Fair 36.79% 849

Poor 52.38% 1,209 TOTAL 2,308

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Q11 Does anyone in your household use a Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facility that is not the EGCC? i.e (Western Greenwich Civic Center, Griff Golf Course,Dorothy Hamill Rink, Greenwich Skatepark, Greenwich Parks, Beaches & Playgrounds, Tennis & Paddleball Courts, Greenwich School Facilities, etc.)

Answered: 2,306 Skipped: 216

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 92.76% 2,139

No 7.24% 167 TOTAL 2,306

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Q12 You answered "yes" to the previous question. What other Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facilities does your household use? i.e (Western Greenwich Civic Center, Griff Golf Course, Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, Greenwich Skatepark, Greenwich Parks, Beaches & Playgrounds, Tennis & Paddleball Courts, Greenwich School Facilities, etc.)

Answered: 2,105 Skipped: 417

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Q13 You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used a Town of Greenwich sports and recreation facility that is not the EGCC?

Answered: 2,105 Skipped: 417

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1-5 times 7.08% 149

6-10 times 11.12% 234

11-20 times 16.72% 352

More than 20 times 65.08% 1,370 TOTAL 2,105

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Q14 You answered “no” to the previous question. Why do members of your household not utilize other Town of Greenwich facilities (select all that apply)?

Answered: 165 Skipped: 2,357

Do not participate ...

Too far away/inconve...

Turned away because...

Condition of facilities

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Do not participate in sports/recreation 18.79% 31

Do not participate in the sports/recreation activities offered by the Town of Greenwich facilities 28.48% 47

Too far away/inconvenient 24.24% 40

Turned away because facility full 2.42% 4

Condition of facilities 10.30% 17

Hours of operation 11.52% 19

Other (please specify) 26.67% 44 Total Respondents: 165

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Q15 Do any youth members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities offered by Parks & Recreation outside of the EGCC?

Answered: 2,226 Skipped: 296

T-Ball

Baseball

Basketball

Field Hockey

Softball

Golf

Ice Skating

Skateboarding

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Basketball

Pickleball

Gymnastics

Special Events

Concerts

Beaches

Playgrounds

Music & Arts Camps

Pre-School

Greenwich Adventurers...

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

T-Ball 3.28% 73

Baseball 9.21% 205

Basketball 9.48% 211

Field Hockey 2.96% 66

Softball 3.64% 81

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Golf 9.43% 210

Ice Skating 14.02% 312

Skateboarding 1.57% 35

Soccer 12.58% 280

Swimming 14.15% 315

Tennis 12.13% 270

Basketball 4.36% 97

Pickleball 0.63% 14

Gymnastics 4.31% 96

Special Events 8.85% 197

Concerts 11.19% 249

Beaches 0.00% 0

Playgrounds 19.32% 430 5.53% 123 Music & Arts Camps

Pre-School 3.95% 88

Greenwich Adventurers Camps 2.02% 45

None of the Above 45.01% 1,002

Other (please specify) 14.29% 318 Total Respondents: 2,226

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Q16 Do any adult members of your household participate in any of the following sports or recreational activities offered by Parks & Recreation outside of the EGCC?

Answered: 2,226 Skipped: 296

Pickleball

Volleyball

Ice Hockey

Ice Skating

Basketball

Softball

Tennis

Boating Marinas

Beaches

Concerts

Special Events

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Pickleball 4.58% 102

Volleyball 1.39% 31

Ice Hockey 4.00% 89

Ice Skating 13.21% 294

Basketball 5.39% 120

Softball 5.88% 131

Tennis 21.74% 484

Boating Marinas 22.15% 493

Beaches 57.68% 1,284

Concerts 36.61% 815

Special Events 29.47% 656

None of the Above 24.39% 543

Other (please specify) 8.45% 188 Total Respondents: 2,226

30112 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q17 Does your household use other sports/recreation facilities in the area that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

Answered: 2,221 Skipped: 301

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 76.95% 1,709

No 23.05% 512 TOTAL 2,221

31113 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q18 You answered "yes" to the previous question. What other sports/recreation facilities in the area that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich does your household use? i.e. (Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, YMCA of Greenwich, Chelsea Piers Connecticut, Country Clubs, Health Clubs, Other Private Facilities, etc.)

Answered: 1,667 Skipped: 855

32114 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q19 You answered "yes" to the previous question. Why does your household use other sports/recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

Answered: 1,667 Skipped: 855

Closer in proximity/mo...

Condition of facility

Quality of programming...

Offers sports/recre...

Hours of operation

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Closer in proximity/more convienient 27.23% 454

Condition of facility 63.35% 1,056

Quality of programming (coaching, competition, etc.) 54.59% 910

Offers sports/recreation needs that the Town of Greenwich does not offer 61.37% 1,023

Hours of operation 30.89% 515

Other (please specify) 14.88% 248 Total Respondents: 1,667

33115 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q20 You answered “yes” to the previous question. How many times in the past year has your family used other sports/recreation facilities that are not owned by the Town of Greenwich?

Answered: 1,667 Skipped: 855

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

More than 20 times

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1-5 times 1.50% 25

6-10 times 3.48% 58

11-20 times 9.42% 157

More than 20 times 85.60% 1,427 TOTAL 1,667

34116 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q21 What sports/recreation activities does your household participate in at other facilities in the area?

Answered: 1,667 Skipped: 855

Archery

Art

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cheerleading

Competitive Swimming

Cricket

Cycling

Dance

Diving

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Fitness

Flag Football

Football

Gymnastics/Tumb ling

Handball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Training

Inline Hockey

Inline Skating

Lacrosse

Martial Arts

Racquetball

Recreational Ice Skating

Recreational Swimming

35117 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Rock Climbing

Running

Soccer

Softball

Speed Skating

Street Hockey

Synchronized Ice Skating

Synchronized Swimming

Tennis

Therapeutic pool use

Track & Field

Twirling

Volleyball

Walking

Water Polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Theater

Music

Pickleball

Golf

Futsal

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Archery 1.98% 33

Art 8.64% 144

Baseball 7.50% 125

Basketball 14.94% 249

Boxing 3.54% 59

Cheerleading 1.50% 25

Competitive Swimming 11.88% 198

Cricket 0.30% 5

Cycling 14.34% 239

36118 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Dance 13.98% 233

Diving 3.84% 64

Fencing 1.32% 22

Field Hockey 3.48% 58

Figure Skating 4.74% 79

Fitness 45.71% 762

Flag Football 6.60% 110

Football 5.22% 87

Gymnastics/Tumbling 10.74% 179

Handball 0.30% 5

Ice Hockey 12.42% 207

Indoor Training 16.08% 268

Inline Hockey 0.36% 6

Inline Skating 1.02% 17

Lacrosse 10.56% 176

Martial Arts 5.82% 97

Racquetball 1.98% 33

Recreational Ice Skating 10.44% 174

Recreational Swimming 34.73% 579

Rock Climbing 5.88% 98

Running 19.98% 333

Soccer 14.22% 237

Softball 3.36% 56

Speed Skating 0.24% 4

Street Hockey 0.66% 11

Synchronized Ice Skating 0.66% 11

Synchronized Swimming 2.34% 39

Tennis 33.59% 560

Therapeutic pool use 5.82% 97

Track & Field 3.36% 56

Twirling 0.12% 2

Volleyball 1.92% 32

Walking 20.88% 348

Water Polo 6.30% 105

Weightlifting 21.66% 361

Wrestling 1.26% 21

Theater 8.40% 140

Music 12.30% 205

Pickleball 2.40% 40

Golf 29.21% 487

Futsal 1.08% 18

None of the Above 1.56% 26

Other (please specify) 19.74% 329 Total Respondents: 1,667

37119 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q22 Do you feel there is a need for a facility that offers any of the following amenities in Greenwich (select all that apply)?

Answered: 2,157 Skipped: 365

Adaptive Sports/Fitne...

Event Rooms

Meeting/Lounge Rooms

Indoor Turf

Indoor Court

Indoor Fitness/Well...

Indoor Tennis

Indoor Pickleball

Indoor Track

Indoor Fitness/Well...

Indoor Badminton

Indoor Baseball/Sof...

Indoor Sports Specific...

Indoor Ice Rink

Indoor Golf Training

Indoor Gymnasium

Indoor Roller/Deck...

Indoor Rock Climbing

Inline Skating

Indoor Racquetball

Indoor Competition...

Indoor Recreation Pool

Indoor Gymnastics...

Indoor Cheer Space

Indoor Wrestling Space

Outdoor Natural Gras...

Outdoor Synthetic Tu...

Outdoor Natural Gras...

Outdoor 38120 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Outdoor Synthetic Tu...

Outdoor Sand Volleyball

Outdoor Beach Soccer Courts

Outdoor Tennis

Outdoor Golf

Outdoor Competition...

Outdoor Splash Pad

Outdoor Track

Playgrounds

Outdoor Recreation Pool

None of the Above

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Adaptive Sports/Fitness Areas 34.77% 750

Event Rooms 48.54% 1,047

Meeting/Lounge Rooms 28.51% 615

Indoor Turf 14.97% 323

Indoor Court 19.10% 412

Indoor Fitness/Wellness 44.92% 969

Indoor Tennis 24.06% 519

Indoor Pickleball 8.39% 181

Indoor Track 18.78% 405

Indoor Fitness/Wellness Classes 44.37% 957

Indoor Badminton 9.41% 203

Indoor Baseball/Softball Training (cages, tunnels, etc.) 17.20% 371

Indoor Sports Specific Performance Training 11.31% 244

Indoor Ice Rink 24.80% 535

Indoor Golf Training 17.34% 374

Indoor Gymnasium 28.05% 605

Indoor Roller/Deck Hockey 5.47% 118

Indoor Rock Climbing 18.45% 398

Inline Skating 5.10% 110

Indoor Racquetball 8.21% 177

Indoor Competition Pool 20.63% 445

Indoor Recreation Pool 30.13% 650

Indoor Gymnastics Space 15.58% 336

Indoor Cheer Space 4.64% 100

Indoor Wrestling Space 2.92% 63

Outdoor Natural Grass SOC/FB/LAX Fields 20.86% 450

Outdoor Synthetic Turf SOC/FB/LAX Fields 15.81% 341

Outdoor Natural Grass Baseball/Softball Fields 20.63% 445

Outdoor Synthetic Turf Baseball/Softball FIelds 10.29% 222

Outdoor Sand Volleyball 12.10% 261

Outdoor Beach Soccer Courts 7.51% 162

39121 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Outdoor Tennis 27.49% 593

Outdoor Golf 13.03% 281

Outdoor Competition Pool 10.43% 225

Outdoor Splash Pad 14.79% 319

Outdoor Track 16.46% 355

Playgrounds 32.55% 702

Outdoor Recreation Pool 23.88% 515

None of the Above 7.42% 160 Total Respondents: 2,157

40122 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q23 Which of the following current or additional programs would make your household a more frequent user of the EGCC? Please select them from the following list (select all that apply).

Answered: 2,126 Skipped: 396

Archery

Art

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cheerleading

Competitive Swimming

Cricket

Cycling

Dance

Diving

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Fitness

Flag Football

Football

Gymnastics/Tumb ling

Handball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Gymnasium

Indoor Training

Inline Hockey

Inline Skating

Lacrosse

Martial Arts

Racquetball

Recreational Ice Skating 41123 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Recreational Swimming

Rock Climbing

Running

Soccer

Softball

Speed Skating

Street Hockey

Synchronized Ice Skating

Synchronized Swimming

Tennis

Therapeutic pool use

Track & Field

Twirling

Volleyball

Walking

Water Polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Pickleball

Theater

Music

Futsal

Golf

None of the above

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 6.21% 132 Archery

Art 17.73% 377

Baseball 9.22% 196

Basketball 15.95% 339

Boxing 2.82% 60

Cheerleading 2.07% 44

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Competitive Swimming 8.23% 175

Cricket 1.08% 23

Cycling 10.30% 219

Dance 15.05% 320

Diving 2.92% 62

Fencing 3.57% 76

Field Hockey 3.53% 75

Figure Skating 5.64% 120

Fitness 34.95% 743

Flag Football 7.57% 161

Football 4.33% 92

Gymnastics/Tumbling 10.72% 228

Handball 1.51% 32

Ice Hockey 10.82% 230

Indoor Gymnasium 13.22% 281

Indoor Training 13.73% 292

Inline Hockey 1.18% 25

Inline Skating 3.15% 67

Lacrosse 8.89% 189

Martial Arts 6.35% 135

Racquetball 5.60% 119

Recreational Ice Skating 13.69% 291

Recreational Swimming 24.88% 529

Rock Climbing 15.05% 320

Running 11.71% 249

Soccer 13.36% 284

Softball 5.41% 115 0.61% 13 Speed Skating

Street Hockey 2.35% 50

Synchronized Ice Skating 1.32% 28

Synchronized Swimming 1.55% 33

Tennis 21.03% 447

Therapeutic pool use 11.10% 236

Track & Field 5.69% 121

Twirling 0.28% 6

Volleyball 5.46% 116

Walking 18.11% 385

Water Polo 3.25% 69

Weightlifting 13.12% 279

Wrestling 1.03% 22

Pickleball 6.21% 132

Theater 14.25% 303

Music 16.04% 341

Futsal 1.22% 26

Golf 14.96% 318

None of the above 13.45% 286

Other (please specify) 13.08% 278 Total Respondents: 2,126

43125 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q24 What do you believe the Town should spend on this capital construction project in relationship to the overall capital budget?In order to provide a better understanding of construction costs, the following are examples of Town project costs: Byram Park Pool - $9.5 million, New Lebanon School - $35 million, Central Fire Station - $27 million.

Answered: 2,115 Skipped: 407

Below $10 million

$10-$12 million

$12-$14 million

$14-$16 million

$16-$18 million

Above $18 million

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Below $10 million 16.08% 340

$10-$12 million 12.39% 262

$12-$14 million 11.96% 253

$14-$16 million 13.57% 287

$16-$18 million 11.82% 250

Above $18 million 34.18% 723 TOTAL 2,115

44126 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q25 As a taxpayer, are you in favor of the capital construction project if the Town pays for the development from its total annual budget?

Answered: 2,100 Skipped: 422

Yes

Not sure/No opinion

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 85.67% 1,799

No 14.33% 301

Not sure/No opinion 0.00% 0 TOTAL 2,100

45127 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q26 As a taxpayer, would you be in favor of the Town increasing its staff and annual operating budget for the new EGCC?

Answered: 2,092 Skipped: 430

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 77.01% 1,611

No 22.99% 481 TOTAL 2,092

46128 / 47 Greenwich, CT - Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Community Needs Questionnaire

Q27 Do you have any other comments regarding the development of a new EGCC?

Answered: 945 Skipped: 1,577

47129 / 47 EASTERN GREENWICH CIVIC CENTER I GREENWICH, CT Facility Program & Opinion of Cost NOVEMBER 2018

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1 Facility Program - Existing Facility Replacement Indoor Facility Dimensions Approx. SF Space Indoor Programming Product/Service Count Total SF % of Footprint L (') W (') each Basketball Courts 1 100 80 8,000 8,000 21.3% (actual courts 84' x 50') Volleyball Courts 2 60 30 Over Basketball Courts 0.0% Youth Basketball Courts 2 74 50 Over Basketball Courts 0.0%

Total Complex Acreage 2.6

2 Capital Costs and Start-up Expenses - Existing Facility Replacement

Budgeted Details Quantity Unit Cost/Unit % of Total Cost Building & Land Cost Real Estate Acquisition Existing Land 2.58 Acre $0 $0 0.0% Land Cost Total $0 0.0% Hard Costs Hard Structure Cost Warm Shell (includes LED lighting solution) 37,510 SF $300 $11,253,000 75.1% Paving, Grading, Utilities, Landscaping, Improvement Site Development 2.58 Acre $200,000 $516,667 3.4% Allocation for Indoor Facility Contingency 5.00% $588,483 3.9% Hard Cost Total $12,358,150 82.5% Field and Sport Equipment Cost Court Area Hardwood Court Flooring 8,000 SF $10 $80,000 0.5% Basketball Net & Stanchion System Mechanical Roll-Down System 6 Ea. $10,000 $60,000 0.4% Volleyball Net System Electronic System (Nets, Poles, Padding, Etc.) 2 Ea. $10,000 $20,000 0.1% Scoreboards With Controllers 1 Ea. $6,000 $6,000 0.0% Court Seats (Participants) 46 Ea. $125 $5,750 0.0% Bleachers (Spectators) Tip and Roll 4 Ea. $3,000 $12,000 0.1% Curtains (Court) Mechanical Roll-Down System 1 Ea. $20,000 $20,000 0.1% Event Floor Cover 8,000 SF $2 $16,000 0.1% Athletic Equipment Sports Equipment (Cones, Balls, Etc.) 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 0.1% Exhibition/Event Space Poured Synthetic Flooring 6,600 SF $12 $79,200 0.5% Basketball Net & Stanchion System Mechanical Roll-Down System 2 Ea. $10,000 $20,000 0.1% Volleyball Net System Electronic System (Nets, Poles, Padding, Etc.) 1 Ea. $10,000 $10,000 0.1% Scoreboards 1 Ea. $6,000 $6,000 0.0% Court Seats (Participants) 23 Ea. $125 $2,875 0.0% Walking Track Walking Track Surface 1,431 SF $12 $17,173 0.1% Shipping 5.00% $18,500 0.1% Contingency 10.00% $38,850 0.3% Field and Sport Equipment Cost Total $427,348 2.9% Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Cost FOOD & BEVERAGE Concessions Equipment 1 LS $250,000 $250,000 1.7% Finish Out 1 LS $50,000 $50,000 0.3% FURNISHINGS Furnishings 9,600 SF $2 $19,200 0.1% Hardware IT systems, Computers, Etc. 37,510 SF $0.50 $18,755 0.1% Software 1 LS $25,000 $25,000 0.2% MISCELLANEOUS Marquee Signage Exterior 1 LS $50,000 $50,000 0.3% Graphics Package 37,510 LS $1 $37,510 0.3% Audio/Video 1 LS $50,000 $50,000 0.3% Event/Catering Supplies 1 LS $150,000 $150,000 1.0% Maintenance Equipment 37,510 LS $0.50 $18,755 0.1% Shipping 5.00% $33,461 0.2% Contingency 10.00% $70,268 0.5% Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Cost Total $772,949 5.2% Soft Costs Construction Design-Build Fee % of Structure and Site work 10.0% $1,235,815 8.2% Finance Support Services and Issuance TBD 0.0% Permits/Inspections % of Structure and Site work 0.50% $61,791 0.4% Contingency 10.00% $129,761 0.9% Soft Cost Total $1,427,366 9.5% Total Construction Costs - Indoor Athletic Facility $14,985,813 100.0% Cost Per Square Foot $399.52

3 Capital Costs and Start-up Expenses - Existing Facility Replacement USES OF FUNDS Land Cost $0 Hard Cost $12,358,150 Field and Sport Equipment Cost $427,348 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $772,949 Soft Costs Construction $1,427,366 Soft Costs Operations TBD Working Capital Reserve TBD Total Uses of Funds $14,985,813

4 Facility Program Details - New Facility Amenities

5 Facility Program - New Facility Amenities Indoor Facility Dimensions Approx. SF Space Indoor Programming Product/Service Count Total SF % of Footprint L (') W (') each Fitness Center 1 100 80 8,000 8,000 13.8% Small Group Exercise Room 2 35 30 1,050 2,100 3.6% Large Group Exercise Room 1 50 40 2,000 2,000 3.5%

Aquatics Locker Rooms 2 30 20 600 1,200 2.1% Wet/Dry Classrooms/Party Rooms 2 25 20 500 1,000 1.7% Pool Storage 1 40 20 800 800 1.4% Pool Mechanical Room 1 50 40 2,000 2,000 3.5% Family Locker Rooms 3 10 7 70 210 0.4% Total Aquatics Sq. Ft. 23,060 39.9% Lobby/Welcome Area 1 30 30 900 900 1.6% Manager's Office 1 15 10 150 150 0.3% Office Area 1 30 20 600 600 1.0% Café and Seating Area 1 40 30 1,200 1,200 2.1% Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 60 25 1,500 1,500 2.6% Training Room 1 15 10 150 150 0.3% Flex Space Flex Restrooms 2 25 30 750 1,500 2.6% Child Watch Room 1 30 20 600 600 1.0% Total Flex Space Sq. Ft 6,600 11.4% Required SF for Products and Services 45,360 78.5% Mechanical, Electrical, Storage, etc. (Excluding Aquatics) 15% of P&S SF 3,345 5.8% Common Area, Stairs, Circulation, etc. 20% of P&S SF 9,072 15.7% Total Estimated Indoor Athletic Facility SF 57,777 100% Estimated Building Footprint 51,999 Total Building Acreage 1.2

Site Development Dimensions Approx. SF Quantity Total SF % of Total L (') W (') each Parking Spaces Total (10'x18') 217 20 20 400 86,666 71.4% (20' x 20' Inc. aisles) Total Spaces Spaces Parking Setbacks, Green Space, etc. 25% of SF 34,666 28.6% Total Estimated Site Development SF 121,332 100% Total Site Development Acreage 2.8

Total Complex Acreage 4.0

6 Capital Costs and Start-up Expenses - New Facility Amenities

Budgeted Details Quantity Unit Cost/Unit % of Total Cost Building & Land Cost Real Estate Acquisition Existing Land 3.98 Acre $0 $0 0.0% Land Cost Total $0 0.0% Hard Costs Hard Structure Cost - Dry Area Warm Shell (includes LED lighting solution) 34,717 SF $300 $10,415,100 36.7% Hard Structure Cost - Aquatics Area Warm Shell (includes pools, pumps, systems, lighting, etc.) 23,060 SF $475 $10,953,500 38.6% Paving, Grading, Utilities, Landscaping, Improvement Site Development 3.98 Acre $200,000 $795,826 2.8% Allocation for Indoor Facility Contingency 5.00% $1,108,221 3.9% Hard Cost Total $23,272,648 82.0% Field and Sport Equipment Cost Fitness Area Fitness Center Flooring 8,000 SF $5 $40,000 0.1% Fitness Center Equipment 8,000 SF $45 $360,000 1.3% Group Exercise Flooring 4,100 Ea. $12 $49,200 0.2% Group Exercise Equipment 4,100 Ea. $25 $102,500 0.4% Aquatics Area Play Features and Slides 1 LS $500,000 $500,000 1.8% Aquatics Equipment 1 LS $125,000 $125,000 0.4% Shipping 5.00% $58,835 0.2% Contingency 10.00% $123,554 0.4% Field and Sport Equipment Cost Total $1,359,089 4.8% Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Cost FOOD & BEVERAGE Concessions Equipment 1 LS $150,000 $150,000 0.5% Finish Out 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 0.1% FURNISHINGS Furnishings 8,450 SF $2 $16,900 0.1% Hardware IT systems, Computers, Etc. 57,777 SF $1.00 $57,777 0.2% Software 1 LS $30,000 $30,000 0.1% MISCELLANEOUS Locker Rooms/Family Changing Rooms Build Out 5,010 SF $65 $325,650 1.1% Marquee Signage Exterior 1 LS $50,000 $50,000 0.2% Graphics Package 57,777 LS $1 $57,777 0.2% Audio/Video 1 LS $150,000 $150,000 0.5% Maintenance Equipment 57,777 LS $0.50 $28,889 0.1% Shipping 5.00% $45,350 0.2% Contingency 10.00% $95,234 0.3% Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Cost Total $1,047,576 3.7% Soft Costs Construction Design-Build Fee % of Structure and Site work 10.0% $2,327,265 8.2% Finance Support Services and Issuance TBD 0.0% Permits/Inspections % of Structure and Site work 0.50% $116,363 0.4% Contingency 10.00% $244,363 0.9% Soft Cost Total $2,687,991 9.5% Total Construction Costs - Indoor Athletic Facility $28,367,303 100.0% Cost Per Square Foot $756.26

7 Capital Costs and Start-up Expenses - New Facility Amenities USES OF FUNDS Land Cost $0 Hard Cost $23,272,648 Field and Sport Equipment Cost $1,359,089 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $1,047,576 Soft Costs Construction $2,687,991 Soft Costs Operations TBD Working Capital Reserve TBD Total Uses of Funds $28,367,303