Objectives:
- Provide a safe environment for residents to enjoy the outdoors, yet be close to the Hospital
- Provide an area where residents can gain confidence in traversing various terrains
- Provide an area for visiting and relaxation
Current Needs:
- No Similar Facility Exists
- 35,000 Veterans Are Currently Enrolled at the Des Moines Facility, Many with Ambulatory Issues
- As Veterans Age the Needs Will Increase. Nearly 50% of Veterans in Iowa Are Now Over 65
Projected Financial Needs:
- Total Projected Cost:
- Contingency Funding:
- Total Support: $250,000
Time Frame
Begin Construction: Spring / Summer 2019
Completion: Fall 2019
General Cost Estimates
- General
- Landscaping
- Terrain
- Exercise
- Safety
Total Estimate: $250,000
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