Chinese Community Center Building Renovation Project
September 2025
We are please to announce that the Chinese Community Center facility will be undergoing renovation. This project aims to make the center more functional, and provide an improved space for cultural and educational activities that benefit all our members and the community. The scope of renovation project is as follows:
Removal of existing columns to open up space in assembly area:
1, Remove the four existing columns in the assembly area; install a steel beam designed to span the length of the room, and two concrete footing at the two end to support the steel beam;
2, Demolish the existing office in the assembly area, to free up valuable space for the hall, so to make the assembly area one congruent space.
3, Seal the existing door opening to the small classroom facing the assembly hall, replace the seal opening with another opening at the west side corner of the same wall.
4, Install a wall mirror between the two doors on the rear conference room with proper protection for mirror.
Improve the ceiling and lighting for the entire building
1, Remove old ceiling tiles from the assembly area, maximize the ceiling height. Install new acoustic ceiling tiles;
2, Upgrade the rest area with new acoustic ceiling tiles;
3, Upgrade lighting for the entire building;
Remodel the Storage area on the East side:
1, Build a wall to the area adjacent to the library to create a small class room;
2, Enlarge the storage cabinet space;
3, Expand the existing dressing storage room by removing the wall between the storage and the adjacent , and installing a wall between the new storage and the xerox room.
Renovation Progress and budget
The building renovation project is currently at the bidding stage. We have sent the renovation blueprint and scope of work to several construction companies. The deadline for submitting bids is the end of September. After reviewing the bids, one company will be select to carry out the renovation. Once a contractor is chosen, we will apply for the necessary renovation permit from Colonie Town. Construction work is expected to begin after the Lunar New Year of 2026, once the permission is obtained.
The expenses for this project will be covered mainly by generous in-kind contribution from CCC members, sponsorship, and $100,000 Federal funding. However, additional donations are always welcome. If you would like to support the project, please donate, make your check payable to CCC. and please indicate “for CCC renovation”, and leave it in CCC mail box. Thank you!
Thank you for your continued and generous support. We will keep you updated on the progress of the renovation project!
Building Committee of The Chinese Community Center
纽约首府华社翻新工程
2025年9月
我们兴奋地宣布，华社纽约首府华社即将进行内部翻新。本项目旨在提升中心的使用功能性，为所有会员及华人社区提供更优质的文化教育活动空间。翻新工程范围如下：
拆除大厅现有柱体以拓宽集会区空间：
1. 拆除集会区四根现有立柱；安装横跨房间长度的钢梁，并在两端设置混凝土基座支撑钢梁；
2. 拆除集会区现有办公室，释放宝贵空间用于大厅，使集会区形成统一空间。
3. 封堵面向集会厅的小教室现有的门，于同一墙体西侧转角处开辟新的门；
4. 在大厅后排会议室两扇门之间安装墙面镜，并配备镜面防护装置。
提升大厅建筑天花板，改善整栋房的天花板及照明系统:
1. 拆除集会区旧天花板，最大化层高，安装新型吸音天花板；
2. 其余房区间升级为新型吸音天花板；
3. 全房区照明系统升级改造；
东侧储藏区改造：
1. 在图书馆侧面增建隔墙，形成小型教室；
2. 扩建储物柜空间；
3. 拆除现有服装储藏室与相邻办公室之间的隔墙，并在新括增服装储藏区与复印室间增设隔墙。
改造工程进度与预算:
建筑改造项目现处于招标阶段。我们已向多家建筑公司发送了改造蓝图及工程范围说明。投标截止日期为九月底。评审投标书后，将选定一家公司实施改造工程。确定承包商后，我们将向Colonie town镇政府申请必要的改造许可。预计施工将于2026年农历新年后启动。
本项目经费主要来源于华社会员的慷慨捐赠、商家的赞助款项及10万美元联邦拨款。同时欢迎各界及各为人士追加捐助。如您欲支持本项目，请捐款支票抬头注明“CCC”， 注明改造工程捐赠，放入华社信箱。 谢谢!
感谢您持续的大力支持与关注！我们将持续向您汇报更新翻修项目进展！
纽约首府华社房管委员会