Building Projects

The six buildings that comprise the Humanities and Social Science complex were built in the late sixties and have exceeded their life cycles. They are no longer able to support the instructional needs of the institution. A replacement is needed.

This replacement project is also responding to needs expressed in the college Instructional Plan. The plan identifies an overwhelming need for modern classrooms and faculty offices.

The Green River Community College Trades and Industry Complex (TI) is comprised of five aging buildings, TI-A, TI-B, TI-C, TI-D, and TI-E, which house the automotive, auto body, carpentry, manufacturing, and welding educational programs. TI-A, B, and C were built in 1966 and TI D and E in 1976. The complex is one of the original low cost, "cottage style" facilities at Green River - built quickly to meet an immediate program need, without much regard for longevity.

The Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) building is one of the core classroom buildings at Green River Community College. Built in 1974, the facility has a myriad of problems stemming from program fragmentation, absence of life safety system, restricted ADA site access, energy inefficiency problems, and the age and condition of utility support systems. However, the building is structurally sound and a  2007 Facility Condition Survey (FCS) scored the building at 532 making it an ideal candidate for renovation.

Because this project entails a major renovation, building occupants will be relocated in temporary surge space in the vacated HS Complex.

The Lindbloom Student Center (LSC) provides Student Services, Instructional, and Student Life support to Green River Community College students and programs. However, the 36 year-old facility is structurally unsound, poorly configured to meet growing program needs, and unable to provide student services support beyond the minimal customer service standards.

For two decades the college has invested a disproportionate amount of resources into the failing LSC through numerous remodels, renovations, maintenance and repairs. Major structural defects have been identified, most notably inadequate seismic resistance. The building is at risk of major damage or collapse in the event of an earthquake, and does not meet life safety, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access, energy, and building code requirements. The Facility Condition Survey (FCS) outlines severe deficiencies and rates the building in the replacement category.

The inability of the LSC to support Student Life activities resulted in a vote by the student body in May 2007 for a self-imposed fee to replace the Student Life portion of the facility in 2013.

The design and permit process occurs in 2011-2013 with construction following in 2013-2015.

Kent Campus Phase II, completed in summer 2009 occupies 43,000 square feet of the second and third floors of a new building constructed just south of Phase I. Connected by second and third floor sky bridges, the additional space creates the opportunity to expand class offerings.

A significant renovation on mechanical systems, interiors, and the installation of new bleachers was completed in 2010.

The Welcome Center, completed in spring 2008 was created by adding to and renovating the OEA Building. The Center offers new students all the services in one convenient location.

For information, visit the Welcome Center.

The new Science Building replaced the ST complex and was completed in spring 2007.

A new facility will allow the college to accommodate increasing enrollment pressure and provide accredited science programs needed to keep GRCC current with industry and marketplace demand. The new facility affords the opportunity to centralize the college’s 'wet lab' science programs, to include chemistry, physics, astronomy, life sciences, geology, and health sciences within one location.

Green River Community College opened a new 22,600 square foot classroom facility at Kent Station in downtown Kent in September, 2005. The new GRCC Kent Campus is part of a $100 million mixed use retail and transit center bordering First and Fourth avenues, east of the Regional Justice Center.

Kent Campus will offer credit classes during both the day and evening, some of which will be integrated with distance learning. In addition to credit classes, the Kent Campus will host a variety of student services including registration, advising, COMPASS assessment, textbook sales, and library services. Job skills training in a variety of business and computer skills, customized corporate training, and the Small Business Assistance Center will also be offered.

For the latest information on Kent Campus programs and services visit Kent Campus.

The Technology Center, funded as a growth project, was completed in spring 2005.

The Center provides a state-of-the-art training facility for aviation and information technology programs.

The Technology Center was the first stage of a master plan initiative to locate two new major buildings on the former athletic field close to the center of the main campus. The site is located adjacent to parking and accommodates a plan to include storm detention, landscaping, pathways and plaza provisions.  The Center is constructed using campus building standards, sustainable design and energy standards, and most importantly, a focused approach toward meeting the critical programmatic needs of the college.

The Technology Center is directly adjacent to the new Science Center.

New housing for students is located to the west of Parking Lot K. Campus Corner Apartments was completed in September 2004, in time for fall quarter occupancy. For information on student housing, please visit Campus Corner Apartments.

The International Programs Office Building (IVD) replaced the original International Programs Office and is located southeast of the IVC building. This project was completed in fall 2004. For information on International Programs, visit International Programs.

The Kennelly Commons, developed on the site of the old Performing Arts building, provides a new central open space and focus for the campus. The project was completed in fall 2004.

The Bleha Performing Arts Center replaced the original PA building and was completed in spring 2003.

The demolition of the old Trades & Industry (TI) complex in 2015 provides an opportunity to reconfigure the main campus entrance. This new straight-in continuation of SE 124th Ave. will significantly improving traffic flow. It will also allow the restoration of a stream that is currently in a culvert under the old TI complex. (See Future Front Entrance)

As described in the student fee funded Student Life project, the 36 year-old Lindbloom Student Center is structurally unsound, poorly configured to meet growing program needs, and unable to provide student services support beyond the minimal customer service standards. It is a prime candidate for replacement. A Student Services facility will require capital funding.

Replacing the Student Services functions in a new facility located near the new campus entrance also provides an opportunity to replace several old smaller structures. The Continuing Education building (a 960 sf portable) built in 1968 and the Human Resources building, a 1116 sf frame structure built in 1969 are ideal candidates for inclusion in a new student services building.

The 8,448 sf OEB academic building constructed in 1969 has a 2007 FCS score of 648, well in the replacement category. Programs housed in OEB will also be moved to this new student service/academic programs facility. (See Future Student Services)

Other likely candidates for Replacement Funding include: