Capital Projects

The Coastal Commons Activity Center

Building Regional Equity through Shared Infrastructure

The coastal corridor is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, but it faces a hidden crisis: a profound deficit in accessible, multi-generational spaces. From Pacific Beach to Taholah, our youth lack safe environments, seniors lack wellness spaces, and communities lack a resilient civic hub.

The Seabrook Community Foundation makes measurable steps towards mitigating these issues and instilling dignity and opportunity here.

The Coastal Commons is the definitive solution. This planned regional center will serve as a shared sanctuary, an economic engine, and a cultural bridge—shifting our regional narrative from structural neglect to generational investment.

"As of right now... we have nothing for our youth." — Local Resident Survey Response

Community-Driven Design

Our planning process rejected top-down assumptions. A rigorous assessment of 98 regional respondents utilized advanced metrics to ensure underserved voices were amplified. Our comprehensive design phase is now complete. Led by TCF Architecture, the facility's consensus floor plans, site plan, and architectural renderings directly embody the voice of our community.

• Overwhelming Mandate (+82% Net Intensity): Survey metrics revealed urgent demand for a Large Gathering and Event Hall, multi-generational social zones, and dedicated youth activity spaces.

• Equity-Driven Infrastructure: Planning prioritized our Quinault/Taholah neighbors, establishing dedicated senior wellness space, multi-use activity rooms, and cultural facilities as essential health priorities for rural and Indigenous residents.

Clear Programming Mandates

• After-School Safe Havens: Structured elementary and middle school programs operating in direct alignment with the adjacent Pacific Beach Elementary School campus.

• Cultural & Native Practices: Dedicated, culturally integrated spaces for traditional practices, including basket weaving, youth mentorship, and tribal potlatches.

• Art, Education, & Outreach: Multi-use space for local creators, community workshops, and workforce development.

• Year-Round Athletics & Recreation: Dedicated indoor facilities supporting youth sports, adult fitness, cardio training, and senior wellness.

Phased Development & Investment Road Map

With preliminary design and cost estimation completed by RC Cost Group, the project is structured across three phases to support strategic funding milestones. Undertaking Phases I & II concurrently presents significant cost savings by maximizing efficiency and reducing inflation escalation.

Phase Scope & Amenities Construction Cost Phase I & 2

Gymnasium & Site Core: Core footprint, dedicated gym space, multi-use areas, and primary sitework.

Multi-Use Studios & Support: Expanded indoor space, cardio rooms, fitness studios, and core support facilities

Exterior Site Program: Pump track, outdoor sport courts, athletic fields, and additional site improvement.

Current Status & Major Donor Opportunity

We have officially transitioned from design to capital delivery. With $3.5M already secured through Seabrook Community Foundation, we have established a strong financial base and proven institutional commitment.

Why Partner Now?

• Immediate Impact: Fully funding the remaining cost directly unlocks groundbreaking and builds the primary Gymnasium and youth facilities.

• Capital Efficiency: Securing an additional $14.27Mfully funds both Phases I & II under a single construction contract—capturing major operational savings and insulating the project from rising material costs.

• Public-Private Synergies: Active alignment with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and ESD 113 ensures maximum shared value with the local school district while keeping project soft costs significantly lower than traditional public builds.

Join us in bringing this transformational project off the drafting board and into our community.