The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is excited to announce a new expansion project that will add 2,700 sq. ft. of new fitness space to the west end of the building. Beginning on July 15, 2013 and ending in January 2014, the project will provide an expanded range of opportunities for Kroc Center patrons. The Kroc Center will also be adding additional state-of-the-art fitness equipment, including new cardio equipment, dumbbell racks, hammer-strength weight equipment, and an eight-station multi jungle training unit, as well as two semi-private fitness consultation rooms.  “This project is in direct response to the needs of Kroc members,” says Major Ben Markham, Kroc Center Executive Director/Kroc Center news release. More here.

Question: Am I the only one who remembers the dire predictions by the usual suspects that the Kroc Center would be lucky to attract 2,000 members and would drain city coffers to keep it running?