2026–27 · Roxbury
$2 million Hennigan gym renovation
The resident proposes about $2 million to renovate the Hennigan Community Center gym with new bleachers, flooring, equipment and air conditioning, giving youth a safe modern space.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
I think we could use 2 million dollars to renovate the Hennigan community center gym. The renovations includes, new bleachers, flooring, equipment, and Air conditioning.
Who it helps and why
This project improves access a safe modern gym for youth, it improves equal opportunities for health, recreation, and community activities.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Roxbury
- Place
- Roxbury
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- BCYF
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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