Work is starting on $12.1 million renovation of Northbrook Community Center

The planned Northbrook Community Center – formerly the Leisure Center – will create a more modern, welcoming environment intended to connect visitors with nature, according to Joan Scovic, spokeswoman for the Northbrook Park District.

Work is starting, as of Aug. 18, on the $12.1 million renovation of the interior and exterior of the building, at 3323 Walters Ave., and will include “functional and aesthetic upgrades” incorporating biophilic principles, Scovic said.

Biophilic style, used by center designer Wight & Company, creates a “space that connects humans and the environment,” she said.

“Wight & Company’s mission is to create impactful and sustainable environments that will empower future generations to thrive,” Scovic said. “The interior of the building will have a bright and more