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Gateway Discovery Center
Updated Aug 30 2023
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Summary
Working with city and community stakeholders, professional consultants will create a strategic plan that leads to the successful evolution of the Gateway. Work will include market analysis, program concept development, business and operational planning, and recommendations to update the facility, visitor experience, equipment, and technology.
The Youth Sports and Recreation and the Education subcommittees of Project Unity recommended establishing the Gateway as a center of STEM, E-sports, and digital investments for youth. Currently, The Gateway offers free high-speed internet, laptops, tablets, a digital library, and meeting and work spaces. Educational and community programs are also offered.
Goals and Impact
Provide a successful evolution of the Gateway Center
Use the facility to inspire and stimulate curiosity, creativity, exploration, and innovation
Engage the community, particularly youth, using technology and related programming
Project Updates
Timeline
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Key Milestones & Events
Completed:
August 2023: hired consultants to develop a strategic plan
Up Next:
Complete strategic planning phase
Project Materials
Project Unity Youth Sports and Recreation Recommendations
Financial Information
Costs
Cost Summary
Spent:
$0
Approved:
$84,439
Budget:
Pending Planning/Design
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Spent: The amount paid on this project to-date.
Approved: The amount that has been approved by the City Council to be spent for a specific contract or purpose on this project. In city accounting terms, this is spent + encumbered.
Budget: The total amount of money that the City expects to be spent to complete this project. This amount is only finalized once sufficient planning on the project has been completed.
Cost Details
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund: City funds dedicated to Elevate Tuscaloosa which are allocated to this project.
Other City Funds: City funds from non-Elevate Tuscaloosa sources allocated to this project.
External Funding: Amounts from sources outside of the city, such as grants, or donations from citizens or private companies.
Overall Funding
Funding Summary
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund:
$550,000
Other City Funds:
$0
External Funding:
$0
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