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Our Bellevue Health & Aquatic Center Feasibility Study & Analysis

Report Sections

This is our full report broken up into digestable sections

SPLASHForward ISG BHAC Executive Summary

The Executive summary to our very comprehensive feasibility study. May this whet your appetite to dive deeper into our analysis and answer more of your questions.

SPLASHForward ISG BHAC Report Table of Contents

The Table of Contents will give you an idea of the scope of our report. Each section is linked on this page for easier reading.

SPLASHForward ISG BHAC Report Intro Methodology and Timeline

The introduction to our report, our goals and objectives of the report, the methodology used to research and develop our report and the timeline in which it was written.

SPLASHForward ISG BHAC Local Facilities and Programs

Overview of existing Eastside public facilities and an in depth evaluation of Bellevue Aquatic Center.

Aquatic Center Needs, Goals, and Objectives

The needs, goals and objectives for a new public aquatics facility based on stakeholder input and best in class facility analysis. Programming needs inform the facility design needs and concepts.

SPLASHForward ISG BHAC Best In Class Facilities

Overview of national facilities identified by SPLASHForward and ISG that embodied best in class criteria and assisted in our feasibility study process.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Local Needs and Regional Impact

SPLASHForward’s definition of ‘regional scale’ for an aquatics facility components and usage is laid out. The ‘Regional’ and ‘Local’ usage model is covered.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Overall Programming and Scheduling

This is the section of our report that demonstrates our commitment to the users of the BHAC and the existing BAC. The programming and scheduling model for every aquatics component is covered based on input from stakeholders and best in class facility research. Program precede design and our preferred design elements are derived from this section.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Dry Side Fitness and Community Programs

You may never have heard of the term ‘dry-side’, so think of your local gym (public or private). This section of our report details the fitness and community spaces and programming that we envision that support the ‘wet-side’ (aquatics) components of the facility. This is a very important aspect of the facility as it embraces the complete health and wellness programming for everyone in the community and is an important revenue generator for the overall facility operations.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Membership and Use Programs

Membership and Use revenues will be the single largest revenue source for the BHAC. This section brings clarity to the membership model as well as highlights next steps for further refinement in the context of the BHAC, BAC and SBCC to cover how the BHAC fits within the existing and future context for the City of Bellevue and surrounding communities.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Food Concessions and Sales

Learn why we believe food and concessions should be part of a regional scale aquatics facility’s event and community use model. And learn why we believe further refinement is needed to fine tune the business model.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Design Concepts and Features

This section gives you the details on every aquatics and dry side element of our preferred and alternate design options. Otherwise, a must read. Further refinement is underway with the City of Bellevue to hone to one recommended concept plan for the facility design. See our Next Steps sections.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Operational and Mechanical Systems

Learn what best in class mechanical and operational systems should be considered for not only the BHAC, but also the existing BAC upgrades. Also learn what next steps we are leading with the City of Bellevue to prepare for the next design phase.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Site Considerations

Review the current status on possible sites and next steps in site exploration that is underway by the City and SF.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Project Cost Estimates

Get a detailed understanding of the early project costs and next steps necessary for refinement that are directly tied to the refinement in both aquatic and dry side facility elements.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Facility Management and Staffing

Get a thorough overview of the management and staffing model for the facility. We will continue to refine this model as design components and programming for the facility are refined.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Ownership and Governance

This section of our report sets up the framework and next steps for exploring ownership and governance with the City and regional partners.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Financial Projections and Budgets

Review our in depth analysis of the operating and revenue model of the facility that is based on our engagement with stakeholders and the existing aquatics and facility ecosystem in our region.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities

Understand what share of revenue and opportunities exist for the BHAC’s advertising and sponsorship opportunities based on attendance. Also understand the success factors for ongoing advertising and sponsorship models that need to be considered.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Funding Options and Opportunities

Understand the funding sources that we are considering and next steps in developing partnership relationships to further refine sources.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Potential Impact of COVID-19

There are many unknowns in the impact to facility design and staffing. We explore potential accommodations.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Next Steps Summary

This section captures the Next Steps from all report sections and is our guiding framework for our next steps with the City and regional partners as well as SPLASHForward next steps.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Keys to Success and Factors in Failure

Understand the perspective gained from learnings from existing facility management and operations.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Conclusions

Key conclusions and our thoughts as we prepare for Next Steps in the year ahead.

SPLASHForward and ISG BHAC Attachments

Find all 24 attachments that are referenced throughout our Report giving you a deeper look at our work and research.