Reimagining General Hospital and West Campus

 Establishing exact parcel boundaries, zoning considerations, and land-use designations

Developing a phased approach for construction and activation, ensuring a logical sequence of development

Conducting financial modeling and feasibility analysis to ensure availability of financing consistent with the long-term sustainability of the overall site and of maximizing investment potential

Designing roadways, utilities, pedestrian access, and multimodal connectivity

Identifying and incorporating key land uses such as commercial, residential, open space, and community amenities, County future use

Ensuring compliance with zoning, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements

Involves refining the plan based on continued engagement with community members, government agencies, and private partners to create a Healthy Village.

Seismic improvements to the General Hospital building would include foundation upgrades, strategically placed new structural walls, and strengthened columns and beams at existing stair cores up to the second floor. These upgrades would not only strengthen the structure and reduce movement during a seismic event but also help prevent costly damage and preserve the building’s historic character. 

Community Mental Health Center (VIP), a nonprofit that provides mental health, crisis intervention, and medication support services to children and their families who have been victims of domestic violence and/or child abuse (Program). VIP will vacate a portion of their West Campus operations and services will be relocated to Building A/B C/D at the nearby vacant Central Juvenile Hall campus. 

The Wellness Center is a non-profit community-based organization, which is currently located on the ground floor of General Hospital and offers free programs and services focusing on improving the health and well-being of residents in the surrounding communities. The Wellness Center would be relocated to the Forecourt Buildings to the northwest of General Hospital.

Most structures have reached the end of their useful life. Removing structurally compromised and functionally obsolete buildings and structures would reduce ongoing liability, streamlines site logistics, allows for safer circulation and access across the campus and can eliminate ongoing costs associated with buildings that no longer serve a functional purpose yet still require maintenance. 

Given the high cost of maintaining the plant, its performance and safety concerns, and the fact that many of its systems are nearing end of life, the plant should be decommissioned and a new, modern replacement system provided.

The Developer will complete a comprehensive utility survey to identify which utilities remain in use, which may be abandoned in place, and which should be removed or re-rerouted.