Event Center Project
After examining numerous options for addressing structural, safety, accessibility and usage issues in the 50-year-old Flint Center building on De Anza's campus – at an estimated cost of $50 million or more – the Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees voted on June 10, 2019, to permanently close the Flint Center and to build a new facility that would
- Directly serve the instructional and student services needs of De Anza College
- To the extent possible, meet community needs for a cultural venue and civic meeting space
- If possible, generate revenue
Since then, the college and district have engaged in further discussions about the best way to proceed with the project.
A De Anza College Measure G Task Force, established by College Council, began work in June 2023 to develop recommendations for the Measure G “megaproject," including the proposed Event Center, and how to spend funds available to De Anza. Meeting agendas, minutes and related documents can be found on the Task Force website.
The task force was established after the Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees heard presentations and discussion about Measure G and the Event Center project during a study session on May 8, 2023. Presentations included
- Measure G Update Part 1 – including a program overview and various projects
- Measure G Update Part 2: Event Center and Services for Students Building – including results from a feasibility study (market analysis) for the Event Center project
You can find earlier information about the Event Center project, including the planning and development timeline, in the Nov. 7, 2022, progress report to the Board of Trustees
The following also provide information about Measure G planning and projects
- 2021-2026 Facilities Master Plan
- 2016-2021 Facilities Master Plan
- Campus Facilities Committee – De Anza College
- Campus Facilities Committee: Event Center Planning – De Anza College
- Facilities Master Plan Task Force – De Anza College
- Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee – Foothill-De Anza Community College District
- Flint Center Background and Timeline – Foothill-De Anza Community College District