This new $25 million, 2-story, Youth Center encompasses 31,500 SF and is the largest youth center built in the country.

The Ashland Youth Center (AYC) is part of HCSA’s Children & Youth Initiatives’ strategy to support the development of youth hubs that offer a continuum of comprehensive support services to youth and their families in key geographic regions in Alameda County.

The building which services young people between the ages of 11 to 24 and includes a digital media room/recording studio, dance studio, fitness center, living room, café, game room and a teen oriented library.

In addition the facility provides programs for art, culture, education, career guidance along with health and wellness facilities.

Architect: Ross Drulis Cusenbery Architects
General Contractor: Clark Sullivan Construction