May 2025 Construction Update
We are beginning to see the elements of the Campus Improvements Project coming to life! It is incredible to see years of work that we only saw on paper, finally becoming reality.
The work of grading the bluff to carve out the Universally Accessible Ramp and Stairs Trail has been nearly completed, a task that has required incredible care to ensure the bluffs are protected from erosion and the trail is fully supported.
Structures have been removed and the new parking lot has been graded. And as of last week, foundations have been marked and concrete has been poured for the building!
(2) This photo shows the same view, a few weeks later, as the bluff is starting to be regraded (and lots of concrete remnants from the old airport are being dug up!).
(1) Work started with removal of previous structures, such as the old staircase. This photo is taken from the top of the bluff look down towards the amphitheater.
(3) And now, the new ramp route begins to take shape! The blue line was added to help see the route. This new Universally Accessible Ramp will make the site much more accessible. There will be a stair case that runs directly down from the top to the amphitheater, intersecting with the route you see here.
(4) Lead Architect Steve Scribner from Shape Architecture visits the site to see the placement of northern "Headquarters" building in person!
As a reminder, be sure to check out the Construction Site Access page so you can be prepared for your next visit. We ask that visitors are courteous to our neighbors when parking near the site.
We are getting closer to our 1,000 donors goal, and hope you will help us to unlock a $500,000 collective gift from three generous families once we reach 1,000 total donors - and we already have 725+ donors!
Your support will help build more community spaces, improve accessibility, and leave a lasting impact for generations to come. And don't forget: We have campaign challenges for many of our Bluff Lake community, like Camp Families, Birders, Bluff Lake Explorers (our homeschool and forest school kiddos), Alumni (past board, volunteers, and staff), as well as our board members and more!
