The 2025-2035 GCC Facilities Strategic Plan (Abridged) as presented to the Board of Trustees on Nov 19, 2024
Verdugo Projects
Camino Real Renovation
Project Team
| Project Manager | Silva Sorkazian/Clifford Gimbert, Glendale Community College |
| Construction Manager | David Navarro, Cordoba Corporation |
| Architect of Record | Alan Kroeker, 19Six Architects |
| Inspector of Record | Tony Castiglioni, VIS Vital Inspection Services Inc. |
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Description
- The Camino Real Renovation project (17,660 sf), spanning two floors in the Existing Building, will be renovated as the new home for Dreamscape Learn (DSL) Virtual Reality (VR), Makerspace, e-Gaming and Student Inclusion Spaces.
- February 27, 2025 DSA Approved
- Mar 18, 2025 Board of Trustees Approval
- April 14, 2025 Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- January 21, 2026 Substantial Completion
Project Budget $14.5M
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- Supplementary Funding:
- Senator Anthony Portantino $4.5M for Licensing & Virtual Reality Equipment
- Congressman Adam Schiff $1.5 M – Student Success (earmarked);
- HUD – Form 50.4 (CEST) Public Review Exemption
Updates
Project Milestones:
The project remains in the demolition phase. The majority of the metal framing walls and ceilings have been demolished on both the first and second floors. Demolition activities are expected to continue over the next two weeks, with a focus on removing the remaining metal ductwork—primarily on the first floor—as well as ongoing demolition in Classroom 136 and Meeting Room 138.