TIMELINE AND STATUS

Many years in the planning, the project now has a physical location in the historic downtown district of Middlebury, site plans completed by Otter Creek Engineering, and conceptual drawings developed by D.W. Arthur Associates Architecture, Waltham, MA.

The project has reached completion of the design phase, as organizational concepts are finalized to optimize the building and site configuration to support early childhood development best practices in a cost-effective manner. Design considerations respect the historical integrity of the immediate neighborhood and other contextual factors. The environmental review has been approved, which focuses on preserving and extending the existing environmental protection easement on the property. 

TIMELINE

July- September 2023
Design/documentation

March 2024
Barn Removal

Spring 2024
General contractor procurement
Approvals/permits

Summer 2024
Preloading

Fall 2024
Construction begins 

Fall 2025
Occupancy of new space

Civil engineers have developed technical designs to address stormwater management, tie-ins to utilities, and the necessary provisions related to proximity to Otter Creek. To reduce pressure on the current site, the OCCC program will relocate to a temporary space on the grounds of Middlebury college. This frees up the existing building for renovations and related site work, playground upgrades, and opening the connection between the new and renovated structures. The College Street Children’s Center program will move to the new facility once the building is completed. 
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 A construction manager will start by Spring 2024 and construction starts in June 2024 with the preloading of the site. The C3EP Team anticipates full occupancy during the fall of 2025. 

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