Stanton Center Community Meeting August 27 2026

The City of Annapolis held a community meeting on August 27, 2026, to discuss the renovation and reinvestment plans for the Stanton Community Center, a historic facility serving an underserved area. City officials, including the mayor, city manager, and state senator, presented updates on the project, emphasizing a phased renovation approach funded initially with $6 million from the city's capital improvement plan, with a broader vision costing up to $15 million. The project includes structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, ADA compliance improvements, and enhancements to community spaces such as classrooms, gymnasium, and a rooftop playground. The city plans to leverage additional state and outside funding, including a newly established Stanton Center Reinvestment Fund as an endowment to support ongoing maintenance and programming. The construction manager at risk contract will allow the city to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price without a separate bidding process, expediting the project timeline. Community engagement will continue throughout the design and construction phases, with multiple opportunities for input and updates. No formal votes were recorded, but the meeting focused on transparency, funding strategies, and ensuring the center meets community needs.