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

    • 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.

Status

Construction 30%