Recreation/Senior Center and Aquatic Center Expansion Task Force Agenda and Packet 2016 06 29

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• Keep senior center at rec center • Separate locker rooms and bathrooms for seniors only • Larger lounge/gathering space • More "Seniors Only" spaces to accommodate: ♦ Tai Chi,yoga, Zumba ♦ Drop-in practice ♦ Silver Sneakers • Need at least 2 more rooms for year-round use • Enlarge and update kitchen/cafeteria • Larger library with more computers • More space for pool tables, snooker tables and bridge • Upgrade furniture, finishes • More senior day trips B. Random Statistical Survey RCC conducted a survey of Louisville residents.The results of this survey are in a separate document and were used to inform the assumptions in this analysis. III. NEEDS ASSESSMENT A. Demographic Profile and Trends Demographic Analysis Understanding community demographics and needs is an important component of master planning for Louisville Recreation &Senior Center expansion. Summary demographics for Louisville are shown in Table 1.The population data used in this demographic profile comes from Esri Business Information Solutions, based on the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census data. Table 1:Summary Demographics for Louisville–2015 Summary Demographi Population 19,662 I Number of Households 8,156 Avg. Household Size 2.4 Median Age 42 Median Household Income $88,418 The gender distribution in 2015 is 49% male to 51%female.The median age estimated for Louisville by Esri in 2015 was 42. When broken down by race/ethnicity by the U.S. Census in 2010,the median age for the Asian population was 36.9, Caucasian population-41.9,African American population-32.8, and Hispanic population-28.9. Population Projections Although future population growth cannot be predicted with certainty, it is helpful to make growth projections for planning purposes. Table 2 contains actual population figures based on the 2000 and 6 Recreation&Senior Center Expansion Feasibility Study 10