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title: Mill Street Youth Center
date: 2024-07-15T15:40:00-05:00
author: Melody Hays
canonical_url: "https://culture.space/projects/mill-street-youth-center"
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# Mill Street Youth Center

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**Client Goal:** Create a dedicated space for teens that supports activity, connection, and engagement within the New Braunfels community.

**Client Industry:** Community / Youth Services

**Square Footage:** 17,000 sq. ft.

**Location:** New Braunfels, TX

Project Summary

The Mill Street Youth Center was created to provide students in grades 6–12 from across the New Braunfels area with a dedicated place to connect, learn, stay active, and build community. Located in a historic building that has served local students for generations, the goal was to create a space that felt welcoming, engaging, and adaptable to a wide range of student activities. This was not about a typical facility. It was about creating an environment where students would genuinely want to spend time.

We worked closely with New Braunfels Youth Collaborative to understand how the space would be used and what it needed to support. Durability was a key factor, with furniture selected to handle consistent, high-energy use while still feeling comfortable and inviting. Through ongoing collaboration and clear communication, we delivered a 17,000 sq. ft. environment that balances function, flexibility, and purpose. The result is a meaningful community space that supports Academic Success, Wellness, Enrichment, and Healthy Lifestyles.

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Drew Rice

Project Consultant, CultureSpace

## This project meant a lot because it was about creating something the community truly needed. We focused on delivering a space that could handle real use while giving teens a place to connect, stay engaged, and feel like it’s theirs.

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