University of Michigan to Open $165M Recreation Center
A highly anticipated recreational and sports building in Ann Arbor that cost approximately $165 million will open this week.
The five-level University of Michigan Hadley Family Recreation & Well-Being Center, 401 Washtenaw Ave., will have a soft opening Wednesday, June 17.
The facility is more than 200,000 square feet and includes a 52-foot climbing wall. The building will also hold equipment and amenities for an array of sports and activities, such as basketball, running, swimming and squash.
Omaha Acquires 25 Acres for New Professional Soccer Stadium
The City of Omaha announced Friday that it has officially taken ownership of a 25-acre lot in north downtown that will later be home to a professional soccer stadium.
The land, nicknamed "Home Plate" due to its proximity to the home of the College World Series, was owned by Union Pacific, which used it to park historical railcars for special events. The company will retain access to six acres of the property and event space for that purpose.
Omaha paid $18.5 million for the property. In addition to the soccer stadium for professional soccer team Union Omaha, the city is planning a mixed-use development with apartments, restaurants, retail and a city parking garage near Millwork Commons. There are also plans for “major city infrastructure projects,” including a combined sewer treatment facility.
The entire redevelopment is expected to cost $332 million, with the stadium expected to cost $140 million. In a press release, the city said leasing the stadium to Union Omaha and other financing tools will help the project “pay for itself.”
Stevens Point (Wis.) Announces Grand Opening of Plover YMCA Location
The new Plover YMCA will celebrate its grand opening this month.
The Stevens Point Area YMCA announced June 16 the Plover YMCA would host a grand opening celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. June 29 at 1776 Plover Road in Plover.
The free celebration event will offer all community members a chance to tour the facility, meet staff and enjoy food and refreshments.
The Plover location will offer a wellness center with cardio and strength equipment, four indoor pickleball courts, a turf training area and an indoor walking area with 24/7 member access.
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