Lauren AnastasiadesRocco Apollonio

Construction of Any Type

61% of respondents have indicated that they have plans to either build new facilities, make additions to existing facilities, or renovate their existing facilities

2009-28.6% vs. 2010-25%

Plans to Build

YMCA-72.8% Parks-63.7% Universities and School Districts-

56.1% and 55.4%

New Facilities

Universities-24.6% YMCA-15.2% Health Clubs-15.8%

Renovations

YMCA’s were the most likely to be planning renovations.(over the next 3 years)-44.6%

Expenditures

Colleges and Universities-$8,568,000 92.1% more than the across-the-board

average of $4,461,000 YMCA $4,051,00 (9.2% les than average

for all respondents) Parks $3,907,000(12.4% less than the

general average)

Expenditures cont.

Camps-planned on spending the least $976,000 (78.1% less than the general average)

Overall-7.7% lower than last years average of expenditures

Construction Costs

Contractors are not passing material costs on that have been on the rise according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Anyone waiting to build will pay more regardless of economic conditions.

Top 7 Amenities

Bleachers and Seating Classrooms and Meeting rooms Locker rooms Outdoor sport courts Concession areas Playgrounds Natural turf sports fields

Areas of Significant Growth Dog Parks-12.5% vs. 10.6% Synthetic Turf Sports Fields 14% vs.

11.3% Disc Golf Courses 14.7% vs. 13.3%

(campgrounds)

Most Commonly Planned Additions Park structures, such as shelters, sun structures and

restrooms. Splash play areas (YMCA’s + community) Trails Playgrounds Synthetic turf fields (Colleges and Universities) Bleachers and seating Fitness centers (Schools and School Districts) Dog park Open spaces, (natural areas) Concession areas

Although YMCA respondents have the highest percentage of plans to build and renovate, Colleges and Universities plans to spend the most.

Currently, the demand for park structures, splash play areas, and fitness (turf fields, and fitness centers) are on the rise.