The renderings show a regulation size NBA court, exercise equipment and training spaces.
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The organization says the Home Court will serve as a place for health and wellness activities.
From the outset, President Obama knew he wanted our Home Court to be a place where people could come for fun, inspiration, and learning - the kind of community spaces we need in an inclusive democracy," said Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett. "We intend for it to be an extraordinary resource to our community that will allow families to improve their health and wellness, and participate in educational and career readiness programming all in hopes of building a brighter, healthier future."
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