As the Hannah Community Center marks 100 years since its original construction, it remains a hub of activity for East Lansing residents of all ages.
On a June day, the city’s Planning Commission meets on the first floor and a room on the second floor is being decorated for a retiree luncheon. A summer drama camp is rehearsing Wicked in the auditorium and Prime Time Seniors is hosting an event for caregivers of people with dementia.
All this takes place while residents come and go throughout the day, using the gym, pool and classroom spaces.
There is momentum towards renovating the third floor of the building, which is mostly used for storage now, to expand space for programming, Parks, Recreation and Arts Department Director Justin Drwencke told East Lansing Info. The consideration was prompted by a report the city commissioned from a consultant to study the building’s space utilization…