You’re invited to join the Tampa Y as we cut the ribbon to the Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road next month. On January 10, we’re hosting a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30pm followed by a night full of fun family activities, group exercise classes and healthy food samples!
As the Tampa Y’s newest family facility in 18 years, the Spurlino Y is being built in an environmentally-friendly, responsible and efficient manner. Named after the lead donor and environmentally-minded philanthropist, the Spurlino Y is on track to receive LEED® Gold certification by:
On Jan. 10 at 5:30pm, the entire community is invited to a special ribbon-cutting for the Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road.
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- Designing the building to be over 20-percent more efficient than a comparable building.
- Utilizing plumbing fixtures that use over 35-percent less water than a comparable building, saving an estimated 280,000 gallons per year.
- Using locally-sourced building material to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation.
- Installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to help offset 15-percent of the facility’s power needs.
- Using light-colored materials for the roof, pool deck pavers and sidewalk to help reflect the sun’s heat and reduce the heat island effect.
- Recycling over 90-percent of waste created during construction.
- Maximizing the views of the outdoors to increase the connection to nature, promoting occupant health.
- Installing low-emitting materials to promote healthy indoor air quality.
On Jan. 10 at 5:30pm, the entire community is invited to a special ribbon-cutting for the Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road.