Portage Zhang Senior Center

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Location: Portage, MI, 49002 (Map)
Size: 36,694 SF
Architect: Byce & Associates

Project Brochure

AVB is proud to have been the City of Portage’s selected construction management partner for their award-winning Portage Zhang Senior Center.

The Portage Zhang Senior Center features a multipurpose room with a capacity to seat 330 people, a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace, an outdoor terrace for warm-weather activities, recreational space for pickleball, basketball, and other activities, fitness space, a center promenade for indoor walking, a commercial kitchen, a coffee shop, dedicated space for games and reading, and a health clinic. The new building is five times the size of the old center and is available for community use as part of Portage’s Parks & Recreation programming and through facility rentals. This project has been recognized by Southwest Michigan's AIA chapter, receiving their 2022 Merit Award and People's Choice Award. It has also received the 2023 APWA Project of the Year Quality of Life Award, and most recently the 2023 Excellence in Construction award through the Associated Builders and Contractors.

News:

Portage Senior Center future up for discussion

Portage hopes to get $1.5M donated to build new $5.5M senior center

Estimate nearly doubles to $10M for Portage senior/community center

Portage announces public fundraising kick off for senior center

Zhang family donates $2M to Portage Senior Community Center project

Portage selects architect for $11M senior center

Charles and Lynn Zhang Portage Community Senior Center Video: https://fb.watch/3IVt1rnrSE/

Portage breaks ground on new community senior center