Burbank City Council approves progressive design-build contract for new Library and Civic Center Project. October 16, 2026 The Burbank City Council has adopted a resolution approving a progressive design-build contract with Clark Construction Group - California, LP for the New Burbank Library and Civic Center Project, marking a major milestone in the City's efforts to transform Downtown Burbank into a modern civic and cultural destination. The project will replace aging civic facilities, including the Central Library, built in 1963, with a new library and civic center building, parking structure and public open spaces that bring together library services, City offices, educational resources, cultural programming and community gathering areas in the heart of Downtown Burbank. More than a traditional library, the new facility is envisioned as a destination offering residents of all ages new opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration. Planned amenities include library spaces for children, teens, adults and seniors; co-working and multipurpose rooms; a flexible auditorium; a maker space; a media lab; a music recording studio; a teaching kitchen; and a café. The project will also feature a rooftop event space, modern City offices, a new parking structure with electric vehicle charging stations, and outdoor amenities including a public plaza, event lawn and outdoor reading area. Together, these improvements will support educational programs, cultural activities, community events and access to City services, while creating new public gathering spaces that contribute to the continued growth and revitalization of Downtown Burbank. Clark Construction Group will lead the project, with internationally recognized architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) serving as its design partner. The project will utilize a progressive design-build approach, bringing design and construction professionals together early in the process to coordinate the project's scope, cost and schedule while allowing the City to maintain active oversight throughout development. "Libraries have always been more than books. They're places where we learn, gather and connect with one another. As a former library board member and longtime library volunteer, I'm thrilled that this project will give Burbank a true community hub in the heart of downtown, shaped by the priorities our community shared with us," said Burbank Mayor Tamala Takahashi. The project is expected to be funded through a combination of available City infrastructure funds, grant funds, and bond financing. In 2018, Burbank voters approved Measure P, a local transactions and use tax, half of which is dedicated to fund infrastructure, which renewed the City's ability to advance long-standing priorities including the Civic Center and Central Library. The project has an established design and construction cost limit of $155 million, with any increase requiring City Council approval. The City currently has sufficient funding budgeted for the initial design phase. Once the final project scope and Guaranteed Maximum Price are established, the City plans to issue a lease revenue bond to finance construction, with annual debt service paid through the Municipal Infrastructure Fund. The final Guaranteed Maximum Price and financing plan will return to the City Council for approval before the main construction phase begins. Before any construction work begins, Clark Construction Group is required to negotiate and enter into a project-specific project labor agreement (PLA) with the trade councils that includes a no-strike clause and local hire provisions. City staff will return to the City Council in January 2027 with an update on Project Design, as well as the details of the final PLA. Community input has played an important role in the project's development. Through extensive public outreach conducted from fall 2025 through spring 2026, the City gathered feedback from residents, businesses and community organizations to identify priorities for the new facility. That input informed the project's planned amenities and programming, helping ensure the new library and civic center reflects the needs and interests of the Burbank community. With the progressive design-build team selected, initial design work is expected to begin in fall 2026, followed by construction in summer 2027 and anticipated completion in spring 2029.

Pimlico redevelopment creates job opportunities for Park Heights residents. The redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course is creating more than a new racing facility - it is also creating opportunities for Park Heights residents to connect with jobs, training and long-term career pathways. The project is being advanced by the Maryland Stadium Authority, with Clark Construction serving as the construction manager for the Pimlico redevelopment. As work moves forward, workforce development and local hiring are important parts of ensuring the surrounding community can benefit from this major investment. Explore current job opportunities. If you are a Park Heights resident looking for work or interested in building a career in construction, explore the current opportunities available through Clark Construction. For questions specifically related to employment opportunities connected to the Pimlico redevelopment, contact [email protected]. Sign up for Pimlico redevelopment updates here. The Pimlico redevelopment is a major investment in Park Heights, and through the partnership of the Maryland Stadium Authority, Clark Construction and community partners, the goal is to help ensure residents are positioned to participate in and benefit from the opportunities it creates. Park Heights residents are a priority. Park Heights residents are being prioritized for current job opportunities connected to the redevelopment, helping create a stronger connection between major investment in the community and economic opportunity for the people who live here. Clark Construction is also connecting job seekers with job-readiness resources and opportunities in construction, skilled trades and other roles associated with the project. For Park Heights Renaissance, this work directly supports its Workforce Development Coalition and its commitment to helping residents access training, employment and pathways to long-term economic mobility.

LEEDing the way on waste diversion. September 29, 2026 Deploying sustainable practices throughout construction drives project efficiency well beyond the ribbon cutting. To support clients, Clark Construction Group has developed tools and tactics to meet or surpass their sustainability targets. Waste diversion is a key component of how Clark Construction Group ensure its clients achieve LEED certification and deliver value on projects that are sustainable and perform at the highest efficiency standards from the very beginning. Setting A new benchmark for waste diversion. Clark submitted 17 projects for sustainability certification in 2025, and across these projects Clark Construction Group recycled more than 108,000 tons of waste. In nearly every instance, Clark Construction Group went above and beyond to divert more than required for the corresponding points in LEED's certification rubric. For example, the three buildings at The Stacks in Washington, DC, each needed 75% waste diversion to get two points towards LEED Gold, but through comprehensive program management they each hit 94.85%. Driving client value through on-site material reuse. On the Western State Hospital project, in Lakewood, Washington, the ambitious sustainability goals include creative material reuse. To accomplish this, some of the building's timber columns are made from trees harvested directly from the site during demolition. Its teams' sustainable solutions for material reuse extends well beyond projects targeting LEED accreditation, including crushing concrete from demolition to use directly on the site as a sub-base material. These practices divert waste and deliver value to its clients by reducing or removing the need to purchase or transport additional materials. Streamlining data tracking. Waste diversion also generates a huge amount of data, because haulers are required to provide weight tickets for every load on every job. To get a handle on this information, Clark Construction Group developed the Wastewise app. Teams use this tool to collect information at the project level for LEED documentation or other client-specific sustainability requirements. As the industry prepares for the US Green Building Council to update its green building standards and transition from LEED v4 to v5, Clark Construction Group expect to see increased demand for waste diversion. Buildings that are built and continue to operate more efficiently positively impact communities beyond the vital task of keeping materials out of landfills - they also promote electrical grid stability, enhance indoor air quality, and lower utility bills for residents.