Piedmont Family YMCA
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Piedmont Family YMCA is the local chapter of the global organization YMCA.
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Mission
To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body, for all.[1]
New facility in McIntire Park
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The Piedmont Family YMCA plans construction of a fitness and aquatic center in the western half of McIntire Park, though the exact footprint is under question due to the economic downturn[citation needed]. They entered into a 40-year ground lease with the City of Charlottesville for $1 per year.
On November 10 2009 the Charlottesville Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 77,000-square-foot facility on a 4.51-acre site. 158 parking spaces will be added to the 110 spaces already in place. Under the plan YMCA will be responsible for all maintenance. The approved design also features a sustainable details and the facility will be built into the hillside to minimize massing. Todd Bullard of VMDO is the architect.[2]
Board of Directors
Kurt Krueger, Chairman | Lee F. Hicks |
William G. Wardle, Vice-Chairman | Kristin O. Landis |
Suzanne Jessup Brooks | Kathy Marshall |
Gordon C. Burris | Stephen T. McLean |
Rip Cathcart | Timothy Redden |
David B. Ern | Stephen F. Smith |
Lawrence W. Gimple, MD |
Staff
- Denny Blank, Chief Executive Officer
External Links
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Piedmont YMCA. Web. 26 July 2009. <http://www.piedmontymca.org/>.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Planning Commission approves site plan for YMCA, Chiara Canzi, C-ville Weekly, November 11 2009