BORING, Ore. (KATU) — Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is set to break ground this summer on a large expansion at its Boring, Oregon campus.
The new 30,000-square-foot client residence and community hub will more than double GDB’s capacity to serve people who are blind or visually impaired in Oregon and beyond.
The project, designed by Studio Miers | Chou | Poon, includes architect Chris Downey, who is blind, ensuring an inclusive and accessible space.
The expansion will feature private suites, a community hub with a café and information center, and an expansive outdoor green space with sensory gardens and dedicated areas for dog training and events.
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“This state-of-the-art expansion will not only help us substantially expand our capacity to train and support more clients each year, but it will also create a vibrant, centralized space where individuals can connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships,” said Christine Benninger, president and CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
GDB has launched the Building Brighter Futures campaign to support the $28 million project, having already raised $15 million. The campaign offers naming and recognition opportunities for contributors.
The expansion marks the first of its kind in North America and the first addition to GDB’s 28-acre Oregon campus since it opened in 1995. For more information or to contribute to the campaign, visitguidedogs.com/oregon-campaign.
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