Resource Lists
CASE STUDIES--COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS
Examples of schools that have opened their facilities and grounds to use by the community, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. References to Books and Other Media
Partnerships for Joint Use: Expanding the Use of Public School Infrastructure to Benefit Students and Communities.
 Vincent, Jeffrey (University of California, Center for Cities and Schools, Berkeley , Sep 2010)
Cites current perspectives and prior research on community use of school facilities, outlines three types of joint use approaches, and categorizes nine types of common community use arrangements found in California schools. These categories include expanded outdoor and indoor recreational spaces, shared library and arts facilities, community services, meetings and events, land development and local revitilization, and tenant type arrangements. Ten findings from the research are detailed, and lists of 6 resources and 43 references are included. 44p.
Pie Suppers and Cake Walks: A Historical Perspective of a Closed Rural Community School.
Robinson, Ruby; Rud, A. G. (Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association , Apr 2010)
This research looks at the closing of a small rural community school located in a southern Appalachian region and determines its effects upon the teachers, students, and community culture. It was determined that there were both gains and losses incurred with the closing of this rural Appalachian community school. 15p.
Utlization of PS 15.
Filardo, Mary (21st Century School Fund, Washington, DC , Apr 13, 2010)
Summarizes an analysis of space utilization of Brooklyn's PS-15 elementary school, a facility that houses a traditional and a charter school, as well as community services. The report reveals that the traditional classrooms are typically undersized and crowded, while the charter school classrooms are somewhat better. The report also addresses space for special education, impending issues for shared spaces (cafeteria, gymn, auditorium), and the inadequacy of the school library. 6p.
Rasing Graduation and College Going Rates.
Axelroth, Rita (Coalition for Community Schools, Washington, DC , Aug 2009)
Reviews eight community schools to show their effects on graduation and drop-out rates. Rising graduation and college going rates and a decrease in drop-out rates are found in community schools. The report also finds that community schools strengths lie in their local communities, creating personalized environments, a rigorous curriculum, and sustainable partnerships. 28p.
Partnerships for a Sustainable Future: Schools and Community, The Rosa Parks School. [Video] (American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC, Mar 2009)
This video profiles the Rosa Parks School, which opened in 2007 to students in one of the most impoverished areas of Portland, Oregon. Facing a burgeoning population and a tightened budget, Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) joined forces with The Boys & Girls Club of Portland and the City of Portland’s University Park Community Center to create a two-acre educational campus. PPS developed a gold-standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified sustainable building. The school is a model for how multiple partners and creative design can result in a sustainable school and a sustainable community.
Great Schools by Design: Rosa Parks School. (Portland, Oregon) (American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC, Nov 12, 2008)
Profiles the Rosa Parks Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The school serves a disadvantaged population in a high performance facility that also hosts community services.
Joint Use School Partnerships in California: Strategies to Enhance Schools and Communities.
Coober, Tamar; Vincent, Jeffrey (University of California, Center for Cities and Schools, Berkeley , Aug 2008)
Examines joint use partnerships in the California policy context, focusing on three cases: opening up existing school yards for public use in San Francisco, building new joint use gymnasiums in Rosemead, and building a joint use child development center in Clovis. Appendices include formal case agreements. The report offers a discussion of lessons learned and recommended steps to crafting effective joint use partnerships. 76p.
Building Schools and Community.
Bierbaum, Ariel; Vincent, Jeffrey; Tate, Erika (Urban Habitat, Oakland, CA , 2008)
Profiles San Pablo's Helms Middle School and Emeryville's Center of Community Life, both California community schools resulting from a lengthy planning process and multiple community partnerships that locate a variety of community services on the campus. 4p.
American Architectural Foundation And Knowledgeworks Foundation Announce Winner Of 2007 Richard Riley Award.
(American Architectural Foundation, Washington, D.C. , Sep 27, 2007)
Announces Rosa Parks School at New Columbia Community Campus in Portland, Oregon as the winner of the 2007 Richard Riley Award for Schools as Centers of Community. Seven other schools from across the country were also recognized by the jury for their creative designs and efforts to reach out to their communities.
New Orleans Nexus.
Bingler, Stephen (Designshare, Minneapolis, MN , 2007)
Outlines a vision for a site in New Orleans that will co-locate school, housing, social services, retail, recreational, and other services. The author feels that such a project is particularly appropriate in New Orleans, where Hurricane Katrina left many services in disarray. 4p.
Smaller, Safer, Saner Successful Schools.
Nathan, Joe; Thao, Sheena (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC and Center for School Change, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. , 2007)
Provides a summary of research on small schools and shared facilities showing that, on average, smaller schools provide a safer and more challenging school environment that leads to higher academic achievement and graduation rates, fewer disciplinary problems, and greater satisfaction for families, students, and teachers. Also includes 22 case studies of public schools in 11 states, representing urban, suburban, and rural communities; district-run and charter public schools; and co-housing of almost 50 schools and social service agencies. These studies document the ability of smaller schools to improve academic achievement and behavior in safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. The studies further suggest that sharing facilities with other organizations can enable schools to offer broader learning opportunities for students, provide higher quality services to students and their families, and present a way to efficiently use tax dollars. 68p.
Recommended Policies for Public School Facilities, Section 2: Schools as Centers of Communities Policies.
(21st Century School Fund, Washington, DC , May 2005)
Provides policy guidance and recommendations to officials and administrators at the state, local, and school district level to improve the creation of schools as centers of community. The recommended policies cover extensive and innovative community use of the public school facility, community partnerships that support high quality education and contribute to life-long learning, co-location with local government agencies and/or community organizations resulting in creative program service delivery and more efficient utilization of public land and buildings, and opportunities for new and/or additional sources of funds for financing building improvements and program delivery. Preservation of historic and other neighborhood schools is particularly encouraged. Best practices examples and a list of resources are also provided. 15p.
Julia Richman Education Complex.
(JREC. , 2005)
Profiles New York's Julia Richman Education Complex. In 1995 the building was redesigned from a single school into small autonomous learning communities. As a multi-age, multi-service learning community, its building-wide programs and shared common spaces rely on thoughtful planning and building-wide collaboration. A schematic layout lets you explore the building.
Schools As Centers of Community: John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School.
(American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC , 2005)
This online video describes St. Paul's award-winning John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School, a state-of-the-art K-6 community school and neighborhood hub created in an abandoned high school that was restored, with a YMCA incorporated into the complex. The school was created with significant and complex community input, and is pivotal in the effort to revitalize this depressed neighborhood. The available discussion guide helps users replicate the process that created this school, outlining group discussion formats and questions, and steps for assessing the results of these discussions.
Schools for Successful Communities: An Element of Smart Growth.
(Council of Educational Facility Planners International, Scottsdale, AZ; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. , Sep 2004)
Provides guidance in choosing effective "smart growth" locations for school facilities. Addresses new schools, existing schools, and the subject of adaptive reuse of existing facilities for school learning environments. Addresses the connection between smart growth principles and community-centered schools, factors to consider when planning community-centered schools, local and state policies that support smart growth and community-centered schools, and provides ten case studies that illustrate the various concepts presented. 52p.
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Schools as Centers of Community: A Citizens' Guide For Planning and Design. Second edition.
Bingler, Steven; Quinn, Linda; Sullivan, Kevin (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Council of Educational Facility Planners, Building Educational Success Together, Coalition for Community Schools , Dec 2003)
This publication outlines a process for planning schools that more adequately addresses the needs of the whole learning community. It explores six design principles for creating effective learning environments, provides 13 case studies that illustrate various aspects of the six design principles, and examines the facilities master planning process for getting started and organized, including developing and implementing a master plan. It provides references, sources for additional information, photographs and plans. 76p.
Making the Difference: Research and Practice in Community Schools.
Blank, Martin J.; Melaville, Atelia; Shah, Bela P. (Institute for Educational Leadership, The Coalition for Community Schools, Washington, DC , May 2003)
This report features 20 community school models across the country that help to improve student performance by mobilizing community resources in support of student learning. These resources include after school, youth development, family support, health and mental health, parenting and adult education, employment, and other services and opportunities. This brings together research from multiple disciplines that support the five conditions for learning that the Coalition for Community Schools believes are necessary for all students to learn. The report also offers important lessons learned in creating community schools, and an action agenda for school and community leaders. 133p.
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Rebuilding a School, Revitalizing a Community [Video] (George Lucas Educational Foundation, Apr 2003)
This 9 minute video shows parents and teachers, community members, and business partners coming together to design and build a new school and revitalize a community in Phoenix, Arizona. Capital Elementary School was designed not only to support the staff's educational goals, it fosters a sense of community among the diverse group of people who live, work, learn, and play in and around Capitol School.
City Heights Initiative: Educational Programs.
(Price Charities, San Diego, CA, 2003)
Price Charities is funding an educational initiative that partners the San Diego State University School of Education, three City Heights Public Schools and the local teachers union to create a learning laboratory to improve education. The three local schools, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Monroe Clark Middle School and Hoover High School, operate as "community schools" wherein the school provide comprehensive health and social services.
Schools as Centers of Neighborhood Vitality [Videotapes]
(New School Better Neighborhoods, Los Angeles, CA. , 2003)
Fifteen videos featuring panelists from the Schools as Centers of Neighborhood Vitality Symposium held at the Getty Center in May, 2003. The video clips can be viewed in dialup or broadband.
Making It Work: Increasing Community Use of Existing School Facilities.
Parsons, Adrienne A. (Master's Thesis, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada , May 2002)
Examines how to increase community use of existing school facilities. A literature review and two case studies of schools in British Columbia confirmed that in addition to the need to modify education legislation, municipal legislation and the respective governing bodies, there is also a fundamental need to address obstacles, such as institutional inertia and materialist values. The project concludes with a set of recommendations designed to increase community use of existing school facilities in the two case study communities and elsewhere. 150p.
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Smaller, Safer, Saner: Successful Schools.
Nathan, Joe; Febey, Karen (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, D.C.; Minnesota University, Center for School Change, Humphrey Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota. , Aug 2001)
Provides brief case studies of 22 public school buildings in 12 states, representing urban, suburban, and rural communities, including both district-run and charter public schools. The studies demonstrate these schools' ability to improve academic achievement and behavior in safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. Case study analysis reveals that on average, smaller schools can provide a safer and more challenging school environment that creates higher academic achievement and graduation rates, fewer disciplinary problems, and greater satisfaction for families, students, and teachers. The studies also suggest that sharing facilities with other organizations can enable schools to offer broader learning opportunities for students, provide higher quality services to students and their families, and present a way to efficiently use tax dollars. 64p.
Cooperative Joint-Use Educational Centers: Toward a Model for California.
Jones, Janis Cox (Doctoral Dissertation, Union Institute Graduate College, Cincinnati, OH , Jul 2001)
Develops a model for a cooperative, joint-use educational center to meet the future needs of California. Based on case studies of two such existing educational centers in Denver, Colorado and Yuma, Arizona, and on a case study of a developing center in Tracy, California, seven key elements critical to the successful design and implementation of such educational centers were identified. These seven elements are: 1) partners; 2) people; 3) planning; 4) politics; 5) property; 6) “pence” (funding); and 7) policies/procedures. 183p.
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When the School Is the Community: A Case Study of Fourche Valley School, Briggsville, Arkansas
Hadden, Patricia Demler (AEL, Inc., Charleston, WV , 2000)
Fourche Valley School District in central Arkansas has a single K-12 school serving 157 students. The school is thriving in the face of adversity and serves as the center of the community in the absence of any local governing bodies or civic organizations. Interviews and focus groups revealed various signs of school success and progress: a positive school climate characterized by friendliness and caring; a beautifully maintained school facility; access to technology and distance education partnerships with other small districts; recent improvements in curriculum and instruction and an
emphasis on relevance in curriculum; uncommon professional development strategies; extensive engagement of community adults in school activities; strong leadership by the superintendent, principal, and school board president; a long-term partnership with
Arkansas Tech University; and addition of new talented teachers following state-mandated pay raises. 26p.
Reconnecting Community and School: Initiatives To Expand Children's Environments.
Johnson, Julie M.; Lang, Dale (University of Washington, CEEDS, Seattle , 1997)
This report addresses the expanding role that schools play in a child's everyday life, and it presents three creative initiatives in Seattle designed to reconnect schools with their surrounding communities and help schools meet their growing role as an extended family. The three elementary school case studies, which each address a different aspect of community life, offer insights and approaches that other communities can use to give children a more vibrant daily connection with their communities. These initiatives illustrate the value of parents, grandparents, and others in reconnecting school environments with their communities and the importance of the childrens' participation in the process. 16p.
Joint Occupancy: Profiles of Significant Schools.
Clinchy, Evans (Educational Facilities Laboratories, New York, NY , Jun 1970)
Discusses the concept of schools that pay for themselves by sharing facilities with other occupants known variously as joint occupancy or mixed or multiple use of land and buildings. A financial saving is the obvious advantage of combining schools with housing, commercial space (retail or office), or community services and offices. In addition, joint occupancy creates new kinds of urban environments that blend schools with communities composed of people of varied ethnic groups and income levels. This document illustrates graphically 10 schools utilizing joint occupancy; some schools are already in use, others are still in the planning stage. 37p.
References to Journal Articles
North Charleston School District Creates Its First Shared Campus Wasserman, Sue School Construction News; Dec 2011
Describes how the Charleston County School District participated in the transformation of an older neighborhood into a successful, sustainable community. CCSD engaged both the community and local government leaders, creating its own school master plan to construct facilities designed to attract young families and foster local neighborhood development. Details the design of the new 330,000-square-foot Center of Arts and Academics, located on a 55-acre abandoned school site in North Charleston, that is now a state-of-the-art arts facility and a community asset.
Precast's Versatility Makes the Grade Ascent Magazine; , p18-25 ; Summer 2011
Describes universities and colleges that have taken advantage of precast concrete benefits that include energy efficiency, sustainable design, aesthetics, economy, speed, and expandability. Includes Standford University Environment & Energy Building; North Central College; Opus Residence at Catholic University; Ivy Tech Community College; and University of Minnesota football stadium.
Community Centers/Joint-Use Facilities and Modular Facilties.
American School and University; v83 n3 , p181-184 ; Nov 2010
Profiles two joint-use facilities and one modular high school honored for functionality, frugality, design features and balance, ability to inspire learning, and flexibility. The joint-use facilities are the Lunda Center at Wisconsin's Western Technical College and the Centennial Hills Library of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The modular facility is High Tech High School in Chula Vista, California. Photographs, building statistics, and a list of project participants accompany the text.
The $578 Million School.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v83 n2 , p16,17,19-21 ; Oct 2010
Narrates the tumultuous story of the creation of Los Angeles' Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, built on the site of the former Ambassador Hotel. High land costs, legal challenges from preservationists, high construction bids, and methane mitigation costs are featured, as are varying opinions on its ultimate value.
Main Winners.
American School and University; v82 n13 , p14,16-19 ; Aug 2010
Profiles the two main winners in the 2010 American School and University Magazine Education Interiors competition. The Omaha Public Schools Saddlebrook Joint-Use Library and the New York University Stern School of Business Concourse were chosen for high performance, value, safety and security, innovation, atmosphere, functionality, quality, and contextual relationship. Photographs and project statistics accompany a brief description of each project.
Build a School, Inspire a Community.
Bowen-Eggebraaten, Mary; Hoffman, Paul School Business Affairs; v76 n4 , p24-26 ; May 2010
Profiles River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin. This "green" school was built at 29% below the average cost for schools in that region, and has formed partnerships with the YMCA camp across the street. The facility serves as a catalyst for sustainable change and has been an educational tool for ecofriendly behavior in the community.
School and More.
Lemire, Nicolas ASHRAE Journal; v52 n5 , p34-36,38 ; May 2010
Describes construction of Kahnaware Survival School near Montreal. In addition to its function as a school, the building itself serves as a teaching tool, a community gathering place, and a shelter in case of disaster. Since the building is used primarily during cold-weather months, particular attention is given to efficient HVAC.
Creating a Program for Transforming School Facilities to become Centers for their Communities.
Schaefer, Shawn Netter Journal; v8 n1-2 , p63-67 ; Spring 2010
Details necessary or otherwise desirable design features for schools that are made available for community use. The recommendations are based on studies of three Tulsa area community schools that were not suitable for community use, as well as suffering from deficiencies in their roles as schools. Community wings were developed for the schools. A prototype floor plan and four references accompany the text.
Double Duty: Schools as Community Centers.
District Administration; v13 n3 , p16-20 ; Mar 2010
Discusses the evolution toward schools as community centers, detailing federal government encouragement, and several successful examples have united a school with community development endeavors.
Jeremiah E. Burke High School
Architectural Record; v198 n1 , p90-93 ; Jan 2010
Describes an addition to a Boston high school that includes a public library and community center. Project information, plans, and photographs are included.
Community Use/Joint Use Facilities.
American School and University; v82 n3 , p214-219 ; Nov 2009
Profiles five community and joint use educational facilities, awarded for their adherence to the stated goal of the facility, their ability to enhance learning, functionality, and sustainability. Project information and photographs are included. (The URL for this citation links to the searchable database of American School and University Magazine s school design awards.)
Mutual Benefit.
Crawford, Matthew School Construction News; v15 n7 , p14-16 ; Nov-Dec 2009
Profiles this West Sacramento school whose recreation center is the largest joint-use facility in the city, offering extensive amenities and operated by the city.
Community Centers/Joint-Use Facilities.
American School and University; v81 n13 , p80,82,83 ; Aug 2009
Profiles two community center/joint use facilities selected for the 2009 American School and University Magazine Education Interiors Showcase. The projects were chosen for their ability to integrate current and future technology, innovative use of materials, life-cycle cost versus first cost, timelessness, safety and security, clarity of design concept, and accommodation of an enhanced educational mission. Photographs and project statistics accompany a brief description of each project.
LAUSD's High School for the Visual and Performing Arts Prepares to Open Its doors
CASH Register; v30 n8 , p13,14 ; Aug 2009
Profiles this much-anticipated magnet school that will draw from the entire district, but will be primarily populated with students from the surrounding underserved urban neighborhood. Extensive availability of the facility to the community is emphasized.
River City High School: Joint Use Creates Community Ties.
CASH Register; v30 n7 , p12,16 ; Jul 2009
Profiles this West Sacramento school whose recreation center is the largest joint-use facility in the city, offering extensive amenities and operated by the city.
A Team Effort.
DeJong, William School Construction News; v12 n5 , p18 ; Jul-Aug 2009
Reviews recent successes in the construciton of community schools and notes administrative and funding obstacles to a more widespread community schools movement.
Tenth Annual Showcase of Outstanding Design and Architecture in Education.
School Planning and Management; v48 n6 , pE1-E56 ; Jun 2009
Recognizes 44 outstanding new and renovated K-12 and higher education facilities. Each entry contains photographs, a text description, and summarized project data. Architect and manufacturer indices complete the supplement.
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center Serves as Example of Design Innovation.
CASH Register; v30 n3 , p16,17 ; Mar 2009
Profiles this large Los Angeles high school that was built on the site where construction of a replacement for Belmont High School was halted in 1999 due to methane seepage and an earthquake fault line running through the site. The new facility addresses the geological concerns, retains some of the original construction, and offers a library and auditorium for community use.
Too Cool (Just) for School.
Jost, Daniel Landscape Architecture; v98 n8 , p40,42,44-52,54-56 ; Aug 2008
Details Denver's extensive program to renovate its school playgrounds and make them available for community use. The partnerships, financing, prioritizing, community involvement, landscaping elements, and professional volunteering surrounding the projects are narrated in detail.
The Art of Partnership.
Westlake, Paul; Bach, Christopher School Planning and Management; v47 n7 , pA2-A4 ; Jul 2008
Describes the new performing arts center in New Albany, Ohio. The professional level facility was created by a partnership between the school district, the community, and private industry.
Joint-Use Facilities Where Everybody Benefits.
Schneider, Jay Building Design and Construction; v49 n8 , p32-36,38,40,41 ; Jun 2008
Profiles three joint-use schools in three different states: Hector Godinez High School, Santa Ana, California; GlenOak High School, Canton, Ohio; and Hubble Middle School, Wheaton, Illinois.Details of public/private sharing of land; recreational, library, and performing arts facilities that are open to the public; and access to neighboring community parks and recreation are described.
A Successful Partnership.
Novitski, B. Architectural Record; , p76-79 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Portland, Oregon's Rosa Parks School, including an overview of the school's design, educational and community program, and numerous "green" features.
Mixing Generations: New High School Enriches Senior/Student Life.
Poinelli, Philip Educational Facility Planner; v43 n1 , p21-23 ; 2008
Profiles the Massachusetts' new Swampscott High School, which incorporated a new senior center on its ground floor. The planning considerations, consensus-building, funding, outcomes and benefits, and lessons learned are discussed.
Pump up the Volume...in the Library?
Powers, Jodi School Business Affairs; v73 n11 , p18-20 ; Dec 2007
Profiles the North Valley Regional Library, located at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, Arizona. This joint-use facility was created through a three-way partnership of the school district, regional library system, and the developer of the surrounding housing. Financial, architectural, programs, and amenities of the facility are described. The successful venture has served as a model for subsequent endeavors within the library district.
Ronald E. McNair High School.
CASH Register; v28 n10 , p14,15 ; Oct 2007
Profiles this large Stockton, California high school that consists of five buildings in a campus setting. The physical education building and athletic fields are shared with the community, as will be a future public library on the site. The classroom clusters, culinary arts complex, multipurpose building, performing arts center, and physical education complex are described individually.
Bringing Back the Neighborhoods.
Bingler, Steve; Blank, Martin; Berg, Amy American School Board Journal; v194 n10 , p25-27 ; Oct 2007
Reviews progress being made in the creation of community schools in New Orleans, Cincinnati, Pass Christian, and Saint Paul.
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Honoring Ancestry, Landscape.
Gould, Whitney Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel; Sep 02, 2007
Profiles this inter-tribal pre-K through 8th grade school and community center, located outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Visits to the site and various tribal lands informed an understanding of the physical and mythical place the building would occupy. The building form was carefully woven along a high ridge on the site in order to avoid removing ancient trees. The school was also recognized by the Paralyzed Veterans of America for its barrier-free design.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School.
CASH Register; v28 n8 , p8,9 ; Aug 2007
Profiles this 500-student Sacramento high school that shares a garden with an adjacent elementary school and its classrooms with community college classes at night.
Rosa Parks School, Portland, Oregon.
Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this elementary school that shares a campus with a Boys & Girls Club and a Community Center. The sustainably designed walk-in school anticipates a LEED Gold certification. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Dianne Feinstein Elementary School.
CASH Register; v28 n6 , p12,13 ; Jun 2007
Profiles this new school that features a modernist, art-inspired design, a generous green play area, and a large multipurpose room with separate access that functions as a cafeteria, physical education area, assembly room, performance space, and community facility.
A New Urbanist Model of Learning.
VanderVoort, Mark School Planning and Management; v46 n6 , p74-77 ; Jun 2007
Profiles the Walker Creek Elementary School in North Richland Hills, Texas. The new school in a new residential development is conceived as a community center, and features outdoor learning areas, team teaching studios, informal gathering spaces, and commons areas instead of corridors.
Community Values.
Perry, Amy School Construction News; v10 n4 , p16-18 ; May-Jun 2007
Profiles the Rosa Parks Elementary School of Redmond Ridge, Washington. The community participated in the design of this lodge-like building that emulates the local environment, accommodates community use, and hosts small learning environments. A list of project statistics and participants is included.
Education Makeover.
Parsons, Jim New York Construction; Apr 2007
Profiles the new facility for the Daylight Twilight School in Trenton, New Jersey. The innovative school teaches school age children by day, and adult high school dropouts by night. The new facility also includes space for the local community college, public library, and a YMCA. A list of project participants is included.
New Primary Center Features Bold Design and Smart Materials for New Community-Based School Concept in Los Angeles.
CASH Register; v28 n3 , p9,11 ; Mar 2007
Profiles this new Los Angeles community school designed as a collection of geometric shapes around a courtyard, using bold design and materials. The courtyard serves as a school and community gathering area.
Building for Campus and Community
Ezarik, Melissa University Business; Feb 2007
A growing number of higher education institutions and their surrounding communities are approaching facilities from a shared-use perspective. Some are partnering with local public entities to fund, design, and operate buildings jointly. Includes case studies of
the RiverPark Art and Theatre Complex, Columbus State University (Ga.) and the
Athenaeum, Goucher College (Md.) as well as a list of other projects around the country in on the trend.
Community Campus Plan, Pass Christian School District, Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Architectural Record; Supplement , p80,81 ; Jan 2007
Relates how a hurricane-destroyed school was replaced by a community campus that includes the also-destroyed Boys & Girls Club and public library. Gathering all these participants on one site enabled the funding, combined services into shared facilities, and created a site that serves the entire community.
Shared Resources.
Malone, Michael Texas Architect; v57 n1 , p26-29 ; Jan 2007
Profiles Dallas's new Arcadia Park Elementary, which hosts a branch of the city library. In order to build a separate cafeteria and auditorium, the budget for interior finishes was reduced. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
New Dallas Schools.
Winters, Willis Texas Architect; v57 n1 , p24,25 ; Jan-Feb 2007
Reviews the ambitious building campaign in the Dallas Independent School District, whose enrollment grew by 30 percent between 1989 and 2001. The respective educational programs for elementary and middle schools are described, as is the emphasis on neighborhood schools designed for joint use. Signature schools completed so far are profiled as well.
Veterans Elementary School.
CASH Register; v27 n7 , p8 ; Jul 2006
Profiles this Chula Vista, California facility that is designed as a village of six buildings around a central courtyard. It features daylighting, recycled water irrigation, operable windows, and a copy center and child care facility that are available for community use.
Construction Completed on Valle del Sol Elementary School for Coachella Valley Unified School District.
CASH Register; v27 n6 , p11 ; Jun 2006
Describes this K-6 community school that consists of a cluster of buildings each serving a separate grade. Students can reach the school by walking or biking, and the plan has been adapted for another site in the district.
Sycamore Ridge Elementary School.
CASH Register; v27 n5 , p11 ; May 2006
Profiles this new California elementary school that features a cloister-style setting, hand-painted tiles by a renowned artist, adjoining after-school child care facilities, and an exposed section of wall that demonstrates some of the building systems.
Balancing Innovation and Cost in Facility Planning.
Healy, Tracy School Business Affairs; v72 n5 , p6,7 ; May 2006
Profiles two joint use endeavors. The first is in Mason, Ohio, where a high school and community center share a site, yielding shared athletic facilities. The second is in Juneau, Alaska, where a public library was located on high school property and became both a community and school resource.
Joining Forces.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v78 n9 , p16-18,20,22,23 ; Apr 2006
Describes a variety of joint use arrangements between municipalities and public schools and/or community colleges. Resources that the various partners typically bring to the project are discussed, as are some successful and unsuccessful joint-use endeavors.
The Mawson Centre-Access to All Education Services.
Timper, Kelvin PEB Exchange; v2005/suppl. n57 , p20,21 ; Feb 2006
Describes this community and continuing education center that provides classrooms, computer facilities, meeting rooms, and an auditorium, all located conveniently in the heart of the community.
Nicasio School.
CASH Register; , p8,10 ; Nov-Dec 2005
Profiles this small California K-8 school that features classrooms that host two grades each, community-use facilities, and preservation of the 1871 schoolhouse on the site.
Coalition for Community Schools Advocates Neighborhood-Centered Schools Across the Country.
Blank, Marty The Planning Report; Nov 2005
Describes the benefits of community schools and progress being made to implement them around the country. Particular mention is made of programs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland,Oregon.
The School Building as Futuristic Teaching Tool.
Century 21 Schools; , p68-77 ; Fall 2005
Profiles in detail the Kingsmead School in Northwitch, Great Britain. This high performance primary school features movable walls, winter gardens, enhanced technology, photovoltaics, a biomass boiler, solar hot water, rainwater harvesting, and several other notable features. The considerably higher than average construction cost is believed justified by operational savings and the use of the building itself as a teaching tool.
Community Relations.
Popke, Michael Athletic Business; v29 n5 , p30,32,33 ; May 2005
Describes the Huron Valley Schools' successful funding and completion of extensive new athletic facilities, designed for shared use with the community. Community use generates revenue and the response has far exceeded expectations.
Bolstering the Community.
O'Connell, Kim Inform; v16 n3 , p22-25 ; 2005
Describes the Langston High School Continuation/Langston-Brown Community Center in Arlington, Virginia. The LEED silver-rated facility anchors the neighborhood, hosting educational programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Extensive sustainable features include rainwater capture for landscape irrigation, daylighting, porous asphalt, and a charging station for electric vehicles. A listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
What A School Can Be.
Urban Land; v63 n10 , p47-51 ; Oct 2004
The Los Angeles Unified School District has initiated rigourous discussion on the current state of school design and the role of schools in the successful redevelopment of mixed-use communities. This article includes two case studies: Central High School No. 10 in Los Angeles that has a town square that serves as a portal to the surrounding neighborhood, and East Valley Middle School in North Hollywood that provides community access to primary social spaces within the school.
High School Helps Revive Neighborhood.
Kobylenski, Fran Urban Land; v63 n10 , p59 ; Oct 2004
Case study of the Sound School, New Haven, Connecticut. Recent completion of the school's new aqua culture center, a 40,000-square-foot classroom and laboratory building, along with renovations to the four existing campus buildings, not only has resulted in a top-level educational environment for maritime studies, but also has helped to give new life to the City Point community.
P.S. 24 / 7.
Selingo, Jeffrey NRTA Live & Learn; Aug 20, 2004
This discusses how taxpayers and other community members are seeking to turn school facilities into round-the-clock educational institutions for people of all ages, including seniors. Several examples of intergenerational schools are given, including the Antonia Crater Elementary School/Senior Citizen Center in Newberg, Oregon, and the Intergenerational School in Cleveland, Ohio.
The ABC's of Mixed Use Schools.
Romeo, Jim Planning; v70 n7 , p4-9 ; Jul 2004
Cites several examples of school facilities in non-traditional settings, integrated into and shared with the community. Benefits to land use, transportation, and community recreational opportunities are detailed.
Joint-Venture Facilities.
Athletic Business; v28 n6 , p150,152-154 ; Jun 2004
Describes three athletic facilities built as a joint venture between the community and a local school system or community college. Includes photographs.
Langston High School Continuation/Langston-Brown Community Center, Arlington, Virginia.
Learning By Design; Apr 2004
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La Mesa Elementary School.
Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes an Albuquerque elementary school situated in an immigrant and Native American neighborhood. The school's plaza serves as a community gathering place. Includes building statistics and architect information.
Museum, School District Collaborate To Build An Unusual Hybrid.
Gonchar, Joann ENR: Engineering News-Record; Feb 02, 2004
In South Central Los Angeles, a partnership between the district and a state-owned science museum will result in a neighborhood elementary school with a math- and science-focused curriculum and as a resource center for educators and the local community. The Science Center School project combines an early 20th-century armory with a two-story addition. The $48-million project draws on FEMA funds, several state financing sources, and QZABs (qualified zone academy bonds), a U.S. Dept. of Education program that allows disadvantaged school districts to issue interest-free bonds. The project has no land acquisition costs, since the district will lease the school from the state.
One of a Kind.
Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v7 n1 , p18-20 ; Jan-Feb 2004
Describes the K-8 Nellie Stone Johnson School in Minneapolis. The K-5 and 6-8 classrooms are housed separate three-story towers. The building design affords excellent security, abundant daylighting and easy community use.
Learning to Share.
Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v42 n11 , p29-30 ; Nov 2003
Describes two programs where schools and their communities successfully share athletic fields and a swimming facility. Cooperation of the parties has been continuous from construction through maintenance and operation. The Veterans Park complex in Wilmington, N.C., includes a new high school, middle school, and elementary school on 210 acres and includes a park for the community in that area. When Allegan High School in the small community of Allegan, Mich., decided to add a competition swimming pool to its facilities, the community voiced interest in using it. Instead of building one pool, the school built two.
New Schools = New Opportunities for Youth Groups
Quinn, Jane Youth Today; Oct 2003
This discusses how joint-use agreements can make the best use of school facilities in many neighborhoods. Two case studies discuss the Metcalfe Park Project in Milwaukee, a three-way partnership linking the public schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, and the city; and the John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School in St. Paul, Minnesota, a collaboration involving the public schools, the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, the city and Ramsey County.
Builder Turns Landlord in School Construction Plan.
Gonzales, Anne Sacramento Business Journal; Jul 28, 2003
Discusses the public-private financing partnership for funding the new Inderkum High School in Natomas, California, in which the school district and a private developer entered into a “lease-leaseback agreement”. The school is part of the town center that includes a community college, joint-use public library, public park and swimming pool.
The Urban Complex in Cattolica, Italy.
PEB Exchange; v2 n49 , p7-8 ; Jun 2003
The Italian city of Cattolica has developed an urban complex, the Piazza della Repubblica, that offers a wide range of public services. In renovated facilities it provides a modern architectural setting based on the idea of a traditional town square. It houses a primary school, cultural center (including a library), and theater, and it is an exclusively pedestrian area.
Natomas Superintendent Seizes Opportunity Thinks outside the Box.
Geiger, Philip E. School Planning and Management; v42 n6 , p56-59 ; Jun 2003
Describes how the superintendent of Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento, California, along with three other educators and local government officials, teamed to create a joint-use campus that includes a community college, public library, and regional park. Taxpayer dollars are further stretched with the use of a "privately financed leased facilities" arrangement.
Putting Health First.
Katz, Janet A. School Planning and Management; v42 n6 , p46-48 ; Jun 2003
Describes the successful public-private partnership between the Austin Independent School District and the Children's Hospital of Austin to provide student health services.
Taking the Road Less Traveled.
Lindsey, Thomas J. School Planning and Management; v42 n6 , p64-67 ; Jun 2003
Describes a unique partnership between the Sycamore Community School District in Ohio and the University of Cincinnati that resulted in a new K-4 elementary school located on the campus of Raymond Walters College. The facility's location offers opportunities for interaction and cooperative programs between the school district, the university, and the community.
A Balancing Act.
Missell, John A. School Planning and Management; v42 n6 , p70-72 ; Jun 2003
Describes the design of the South Fayette Township High School outside Pittsburgh, the centerpiece of the area's 100-acre K-12 and community educational campus. The building strives to provide a balanced learning experience for both students and the community, integrating the academic, the artistic, and the physical.
Constructing a New School.
Russo, Alexander Catalyst; , 2p. ; Jun 2003
Through a year-long effort by the Little Village Community Development Corp. and following a 19-day hunger strike by parents and community members, the Chicago School Board committed to building a new school in Little Village. Everything from planning and design of the facility, to the school's academic focus, was done through a collaboration of the Chicago Public Schools, community organizations, parents, and principals. Little Village will be the first high school in Chicago built to accomodate small schools. There will be four schools, each accomodating 400 students, within the new school. The school will also provide a wide range of social services and be open to the community during evenings and weekend.
Rebuilding a School, Revitalizing a Community.
Furgar, Roberta Edutopia; , 2p. ; Apr 14, 2003
Discusses the process for rebuilding Capitol Elementary School, located in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona. Responsibility for planning the new school fell to a committee of parents, staff, community members, and businesspeople. As much as the new school was designed to support the staff's educational goals, it also serves another, vitally important purpose: It fosters a sense of community among the diverse group of people who live, work, learn, and play in and around Capitol School.
Heinävaara Elementary School
Heinävaara, Finland.
Architectural Record; v191 n3 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building by Cuningham Group Architecture, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. Called "the wooden school of tomorrow" in the Finnish press, this facility combines leading-edge design and technology with the rich cultural heritage of Heinävaara. Educational modules of the 26,000-square-foot school open to a central gathering space with media center, performance area, and cafeteria available to the community in the evening. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
T'siya Elementary and Middle School Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico.
Architectural Record; v191 n3 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building by Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. The heart of the design is a circular plaza that can be used for traditional ceremonial dances, gatherings, weddings, and outdoor classes. Countless visual allusions to the decor of Pueblo buildings and Zia pottery motifs indicate that this is reverential and meaningful place, designed to embrace the Zia people. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Ann Richards Middle School, La Joya, Texas.
Dillon, David Architectural Record; v191 n3 , p136-39 ; Mar 2003
Honoring la Joya’s Mexican culture, Kell Muñoz Architects creates an oasis of color in a hot bleached landscape. The heart of the school is a large open plaza, similar to those in the small Mexican towns from which many La Joya residents come. It is paved in concrete bricks, with a grid of live oak trees and a small pavilion, or kiosko, for festivals and performances. Plans and photographs accompany the text.
P.S. 156, I.S. 293, Brooklyn, New York.
Kolleeny, Jane F. Architectural Record; v191 n3 , p140-43 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. The school encompasses almost a full city block and plays a vital civic role in the rough and tumble neighborhood. Doubling as a community resource center, the building is utilized by most of the local families for performances, sports, and social and educational events. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a plans, and photographs are included.
Planning and Designing Schools With Senior Citizens in Mind.
Sullivan, Kevin J. School Business Affairs; v68 n11 , p48-56 ; Dec 2002
Describes demographic trends, rationale, and challenges related to the planning and design of schools and facilities that accommodate the needs of older adults. Includes descriptions of several schools and school-related facilities built with older adults in mind such as the Fairhill Center, an intergenerational school in Cleveland, Ohio.
Neighborhood Lost and Found.
McKinney, Heather Design Cost Data; v52 n2 , p28-31 ; May-Jun 2002
Describes the building design of the J. J. "Jake" Pickle Elementary/St. John Community Center in Austin, Texas, including the educational context, design goals, and architects and contractor. Discusses the incorporation of objects from the community as art specimens within the building. Also provides the floor plan and photographs.
P.S. 6, Staten Island, NY.
Architectural Record; v190 n2 ; Feb 2002
Prototype design by Mitchell/Giurgola Architects serves a dual role as school by day, community center by night. Public spaces including a gymnasium, cafeteria, and a 450-seat auditorium, all used for after-hours activities, are clustered together near the entrance to allow community access. Doors to the classroom wing can be secured to prevent the public from accessing nonpublic space after hours. Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Timothy Dwight Elementary School, New Haven, Connecticut.
Weathersby, William, Jr. Architectural Record; v190 n2 , p104-107 ; Feb 2002
Describes the design of a multipurpose addition to an elementary school in New Haven, completed by the Yale Urban Design Workshop. The project was launched as a three-day community design charrette in 1995, with more than 300 participants including the mayor, civic officials, and local residents. A program was developed for a multipurpose room to accommodate its 500 students while also serving as a community meeting place, and two office/meeting rooms were earmarked for community organizations. Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
A Slow and Steady Revival in San Diego.
Herman, Kate Blueprint; , p6 ; Jan-Feb 2002
San Diego's City Heights Project's comprehensive approach to community rejuvenation appeals to residents and city planners alike. The rehabilitated five-block neighborhood includes a community resource center; a performing arts building; a public pool, tennis courts, and playgrounds; and three schools. Future plans include a health clinic and an office building for nonprofit groups. Price Charities has donated more than $40 million toward the $140 million improvement project. The new schools are the result of the innovative public-private partnership of the philanthropic foundation, a school district, a teachers' union, and a state university.
Noble Endeavor.
Schneider, Jay W. School Construction News; v5 n1 , p22-25 ; Jan-Feb 2002
Describes Noble High School, the largest in Maine. The $33.6 million project has 15 separate, 100-student "communities" within the school, which accommodate the district's project- based, team teaching methods. In addition, the facility serves as a community
center for three nearby towns and includes a restaurant, an adult education and senior citizen center, a performing arts center, and a health clinic.
School, Center Pairing May Start Trend in Area.
Doyle, Mhari Columbian [Vancouver, Washington]; Nov 09, 2001
This report on the construction of a new school featuring classrooms, a Head Start preschool classroom, a fitness center, computer room and 24-hour childcare that is accessible to the community. The Fruit Valley Elementary School and Community Learning Center in Vancouver, Washington reflects a strong national trend in school construction that integrates school and community resources in a central location.
Saving Neighborhoods.
Alverson, Jamey American School and University; v74 n3 , p341-42 ; Nov 2001
In St. Louis, public school officials, administrators, civic groups and developers are testing the premise that a public-private partnership can revitalize a neighborhood, strengthen education, and rebuild a community. The laboratory for the test: Adams Elementary School and Community Center — a facility dedicated to education and community programming. The ambitious plan includes two renovated school buildings connected by a new community center, new parks, housing and more.
Public/Private Libraries.
Sapp, Michael J. School Planning and Management; v40 n7 , p40-41 ; Jul 2001
Explores how a new school facility can be important, not only as a community center, but also as a resource center for library services such as computer labs, Internet service, and current periodicals. The article also examines how one Missouri school district planned its new school library to serve the community.
Building on Community.
Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v73 n10 , p14-17,18 ; Jun 2001
Explains how schools that share their facilities with the public can strengthen bonds with the neighborhoods they serve. Illustrates how a high school in Medina, Ohio, successfully expanded its facilities to cultivate a relationship with the surrounding community, and how an elementary school in the Blue Valley district is also a community center run by the city of Overland Park.
School as the Heart of the Community.
Dolan, Thomas G. School Planning and Management; v40 n5 , p26-29 ; May 2001
Discusses how Niagra Falls (NY) High School was able to help in the rebirth of its declining neighborhood by rebuilding its high school to give the community something to relate to. Financing efforts, facility design, and community amenities are highlighted. Niagara High is one of the first privately financed public projects in New York. Private companies were able to bypass the bidding process, get around various issues with unions, and were able to build the school without raising taxes.
Rosa Parks Elementary School (Berkeley, California)
Bressi, Todd Places; v14 n1 , p4-9 ; Apr 2001
Explores the Rosa Parks Elementary School in Berkeley, California that is remarkable both for its design and the impact on the community. Describes the extensive community participation process in the school design as well as the use of the school as a community center.
High School Becomes an Educational Park.
York, Lou Ann School Planning and Management; v40 n4 , p31-34 ; Apr 2001
Shows how the Allen,Texas school district shared its high school space with the surrounding community and saved taxpayers money while providing a sense of ownership and community support for the schools.
Viewing School Facilities as Community Development Projects: The Case of Hinesburg, Vermont.
MacKinnon, Colleen T. Small Town; v30 n2 , p28-31 ; Mar-Apr 2001
Instead of accentuating differences among agendas through competition for scarce resources, community members, educational planners, and community development planners cooperated in renovating a high school building in Hinesburg, Vermont, to include community spaces for recreation, social services, and nontraditional education. Design elements that promote the greatest possible use of facilities by community members are discussed.
Saxe Middle School, New Canaan, Connecticut.
Architectural Record; v189 n2 ; Feb 2001
This 1950’s era junior high school was updated to the twenty-first-century in order to accommodate team teaching and technology, while doubling its capacity to 1,200 students. Developed as a result of meetings with parents and staff, the student commons and main lobby are used for community activities as well as extracurricular events.Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Case Study: Pontiac Township High School/Pontiac Community Recreation Center. AS&U Architectural Portfolio 2001.
(American School & University, SchoolDesigns.com, 2001)
The recreation center was added to the existing high school pool building. It includes a gymnasium; a second floor jogging/walking track; a racquetball court; a senior-citizens’ center with kitchen, an aerobics/dance room with a wood floor, community-use classrooms, reception area, lobby, offices, golf and a cardiovascular fitness room. As part of an agreement between the city and school district, the gym and classrooms are used during the day by the high school. The senior-citizens center kitchen doubles as a concession stand to serve the high school football stadium. Throughout the day and into the evening, the center is used by senior citizens and members for a range of recreational and community activities.
School Days.
Jossi, Frank Architecture Minnesota; v27 n1 , p21,54 ; Jan-Feb 2001
Shows how architects are designing new schools to function as community centers, reflect contemporary teaching methods, address demands for technology, and meet increased standards in health and safety.
Community Service.
Popke, Michael Athletic Business; v25 n1 , p26,28-29 ; Jan 2001
Discusses how Boston-area school fitness centers open doors for both students and local residents. Two high schools that offered town residents memberships in their new fitness facility are highlighted. Facility operations are discussed.
Welcome to the Neighborhood.
Schneider, Jay W. School Construction News; v4 n1 , p15-16 ; Jan-Feb 2001
Case study of the Jordan Park School of Extended Learning, a K-8 school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Discusses how community interest and involvement helped this new school reinvigorate an urban area. The neighborhood rendered final decisions regarding site selection, school design, modifications to a park that borders the school, and stipulated after-hours access to various parts of the building-including the gym, multipurpose space, and computer lab. Construction management is also addressed.
Developer Builds New Community School.
Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v3 n3 , 14-15 ; May-Jun 2000
The North Lake Park Community School/YMCA in Orlando, Florida is a developer-owned, school-district maintained, mixed-use enterprise. Five partners joined to build the campus: Orange County Public Schools, YMCA, City of Orlando, Lake Nona Property Holdings Inc. and Orlando Regional Health Care Systems.
Stadium Complex Serves Athletics, Arts.
Galvis, Dan; Milder, Scott School Planning and Management; v39 n3 , p48-51 ; Mar 2000
Discusses how a Birdville, Texas, school put the wasted space in its football stadium to use as meeting places for various district and community activities, a black box theater, and space for displaying student art. Playing field quality and high-tech amenities that enhance team coaching and play and the public's enjoyment of the sporting events are highlighted.
A Fish Tale: Cabrillo High School's Aquarium Gets a New Facility.
Rittner-Heir, Robbin M. School Planning and Management; v38 n12 , p22-24 ; Dec 1999
Examines how community cooperation helped to create a state-of-the-art aquarium for its high school. Discussed are building challenges and solutions, sponsorship from the state of California, and the aquarium program's community outreach.
Interdistrict Downtown School, Minneapolis
Hammel, Bette Architectural Record; , p114-117 ; Nov 1999
Describes a Minneapolis urban school design based on diversity of the public magnet school's students and community integration. Design data, photos, and floor plans are included.
Sharing a Vision.
Cox, Susan M. American School and University; v71 n9 , p68-69 ; May 1999
Explains how one New Orleans (LA) school, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School for Science and Technology, designed by Hewitt Washington & Associates,is making a positive difference in a low-income community by serving as the community's focal point and providing the community access to a public library, computers, and a learning center.
Albanian Model School.
PEB Exchange; n36 , p16-18 ; Feb 1999
Examines an Albanian suburban school design whose structure is intended to meet the community's present and changing needs and stimulate learning. Design planning, the school's role in the community, and project costs are examined. A drawing of the school's ground floor plan is included.
The Latest in Community-Use Spaces.
Lieberth, Jane A. School Planning and Management; v38 n1 , p71-72 ; Jan 1999
Provides two examples of the trend towards community and school district partnering: a recreational facility in Missouri; and a corporate training and conference center in Michigan. The possibilities and the pitfalls as demonstrated from these partnerships are discussed.
Under One Roof: How Public Spaces at Schools Help Entire Communities Grow
Schoolhouse of Quality; v2 n2 , p6-9 ; Summer 1998
Many communities are finding that agreeing to pool their monetary resources together can be a way of giving the
local school and the local community room to have academic and nonacademic events. Four facilities in Ohio are designed to
increase community participation with such features as a community meeting room, professional theaters, and "town squares" in
the center spine of two high schools.
Full-Service Schools
Raham, Helen School Business Affairs; v64 n6 , p24-28 ; Jun 1998
Full-service schools are pushing traditional institutional boundaries by pioneering unique models of school,
home, and community connections and serving as the hub for various cross- agency services. Diverse programs share
several essential conditions: autonomy, leadership, effective governance structures, and a community emphasis. Three exemplary programs in West Virginia, Los Angeles, and Saskatchewan are profiled. (12 references)
The Innovative Pilot High School at Poitiers.
PEB Exchange; n33 , p7-10 ; Feb 1998
Describes a school in France, which is the only complex in Europe that
attempts to create a synergy among the activities of leisure, work,
technology, training, and education. Discusses the evolution of the
project, the design and flexibility of teaching spaces, information
technology and communications strategies, and the project's success.
Reclaiming a Symbol
Williamson, Susan Texas Architect; v47 n1 , p66-69 ; Jan-Feb 1997
Discusses the renovation process for preserving a community high school and the role of the architectural firm in gaining community support for the required bond issues. The architectural firm's design responses to school board requirements and new student needs are described. The new school's floor plan is included.
Embracing the Community.
Taylor, Cynthia L. School Planning and Management; v35 n8 , p20-23 ; Aug 1996
A new high school in Gaylord, Michigan, is a focal point for community involvement and activity. The 550-seat auditorium had community input in the design stage, and classrooms were designed to accommodate community use. Other uses of the school include a licensed day-care center, adult education classes, and higher education programs.
Taking Center Stage.
Cohen, Andrew Athletic Business; v19 n3 , p59-61 ; Mar 1995
Describes Ohio's 390,000 sq. ft. Perry High School and Community
Fitness Center and its ability to accommodate all segments of both
school and community group activities. A list of companies that supply
the center is included.
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