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The New Braunfels Youth Collaborative (NBYC) is gearing up to hold its groundbreaking celebration for the Mill Street Youth Center.

More than just a preservation project, restoring the former New Braunfels High School and New Braunfels ISD Education Center at 430 W. Mill Street is an investment in our community’s future.

Kicking off the first phase of the project, the NBYC will hold its groundbreaking ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18th at 430 W. Mill Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Phase 1 includes gymnasium renovations and foundation repairs and demolition inside the building.

The Mill Street Youth Center will create opportunities for students to build connections with peers, caring adults, and our local community; explore interests, develop skills, and embrace new experiences; strengthen physical, mental, and emotional wellness; and pursue academic success and visioning for their futures, while enjoying a safe space to relax, have fun, and be themselves.

Nestled in the heart of downtown, the building also stands as a testament to the city’s rich educational history. Restoring the iconic building as the Mill Street Youth Center will preserve the past and shape a vibrant future. By repurposing this site as a dynamic space for teens, the NBYC honors its legacy and will breathe new life into the building, ensuring that it once again becomes a central, positive force in our community.

San Antonio-based Metropolitan Contracting Company (METRO) is the General Contractor charged with the construction of the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative facility.

“The Historic building of 430 W. Mill Street is more than just a preservation project to METRO; it’s an investment in New Braunfels Youth to build a stronger community. In collaboration for this mission, several community leaders have meticulously planned this facility, and we are all honored to break ground and take this from a vision to a community landmark.” said Chief Executive Officer Jane Feigenbaum, Chief Executive Officer.

Designed to be a vibrant and dynamic environment for students aged 12 to 18, the Mill Street Youth Center will offer a range of high-quality programming during out-of-school hours. “The Mill Street Youth Center will fill a gap in our community by offering teens a place to connect, grow, and thrive. This project is not only transformational for our community by modeling that our youth are worth investing in, but it also preserves the history of the New Braunfels High School and New Braunfels ISD Education Center,” said NBYC Board Chair Gary Seals.

The NBYC invites the public to join in on the celebration and to attend the groundbreaking on October 18, taking one step closer to fostering a better future for our youth.

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