Join DBIA’s NYC Metro Chapter and the NYC Department of Design & Construction, and Consigli Construction Co., Inc. for an exclusive site tour of the new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, a public recreational facility redefining sustainable and inclusive community design in Central Brooklyn. Nestled within Nostrand Playground, this high-performance building features an all-electric mechanical system, a mass timber structure optimized for humid environments, and a vibrant mix of athletic, educational and cultural spaces. With a focus on achieving LEED-NC Gold certification, the center exemplifies how public architecture can support health, equity, and environmental goals.

As one of DDC’s Design-Build Pilot Projects, this tour provides insight into the benefits of integrated project delivery. Members will explore how the Design-Build approach enabled greater collaboration, faster timelines, and flexibility during ongoing design development. The tour will also examine how community centered design strategies shaped both the building’s programming and architecture — from the wraparound green roof to active spaces that reflect neighborhood needs. 

This is a unique opportunity to learn from project leaders about delivering this important civic project for East Flatbush.

Please note this event is for DBIA members only.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze how the Design-Build delivery method enhanced collaboration, expedited project timelines, and supported design flexibility during the development of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center.
• Evaluate sustainable building strategies—including the use of mass timber, an all-electric mechanical system, and green roof integration—and their role in achieving LEED-NC Gold certification.
• Examine how community engagement and equity-driven planning shaped the facility’s programming and architectural design to reflect the needs and values of the Central Brooklyn neighborhood.
• Discuss the technical and operational challenges addressed through integrated project delivery on a high performance civic project, and how lessons from this Design-Build pilot can inform future public infrastructure initiatives.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• For those coming via the subway catch either the 2 or 5 to Newkirk Avenue–Little Haiti Station.
• The event is for DBIA members, around 45 people walking the jobsite (first in, first served)
• Guests bring their own PPE. 

Location:

3002 Foster Ave

Brooklyn, New York 11210

IMPORTANT NOTES

• For those coming via the subway catch either the 2 or 5 to Newkirk Avenue–Little Haiti Station.
• The event is for DBIA members, around 45 people walking the jobsite (first in, first served)
• Guests bring their own PPE.