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A partnership that originated following the aftermath of the 1997
flood developed a plan to build a
new wellness center south of Grand
Forks. This site would be large and
modern, offering indoor courts,
classes, and a hockey rink. With a
strong desire to build this facility
without using tax revenue, the team
committed to a (successful) $22 million capital campaign.
The work of the collaborative focused on how to create a workable,
and profitable, plan for the two
centers (the YMCA and the new
center run by the City Parks and
Recreation Department) to exist as
true partners. The CEOs of both
groups decided that offering reciprocal membership to both clubs was
the answer. Once the new building
is complete, people in Grand Forks
can now use either the YMCA site
at the north end of town, or the new
city site on the south end. Membership at one center is membership at
the other.
This remarkable partnership came
out of tragedy, and was possible
through a clear and compelling vision to create an infrastructure for
health and wellness as well as economic development for the region.
It also required diligent work to remain engaged, and to remain committed to a collaborative process.
Grand Forks turned this vision into
reality because of the hard work of
volunteers and local leaders. The
power of commitment to the cause
of a healthy infrastructure and for
local coordination can be fueled by
the success of the shared wellness
centers.
Erika Lehmann and Nicole Oehmke are
with Smith and Lehmann Consulting. For
more information, contact Zarnaaz Bashir,
MPH (zbashir@nrpa.org).

Through a unique partnership with the YMCA, the parks and
recreation department of Grand Forks was able to provide
its citizens with a wider variety of fitness opportunities.

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