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BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING MARCH 23, 2013
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DGS, DPR, DCPS and the Community Working Together to Best Address the Neighborhoods Needs
A Collaborative Effort to Create the Most Efficient and Useful Space for Both Turkey Thicket and Brookland Middle School Brookland Middle School Budget = $50 million Turkey Thicket Budget = Determined Based on Final Concept DGS Will Oversee Project and Lead Communications Effort with Community Once Designs and Timeline are Finalized DCPS and DPR are DGS Clients Consistent Interaction with SIT Team, ANC, Playground Group, Community Groups and Neighborhood Residents
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING MARCH 23, 2013
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BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING MARCH 23, 2013
CHOSEN FOOTPRINT
ADVANTAGES:
DPR 2013 Play-DC upgrades can continue for 2013 completion School pickup and drop off drive helps alleviate traffic problems on streets Rec center would not experience any construction related closures School construction will have little impact on park and rec center Provides separation between school and rec center School has civic presence on Michigan Ave School can be built with budgeted funds
CHALLENGES:
Limited site area available for surface parking School building abuts tennis courts and enclosure fence School constructed in close proximity to smaller scale houses Accessing fields from school requires crossing drive aisle and moderate walk Classroom orientation is not optimal for natural light and energy efficiency
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING MARCH 23, 2013
Next Steps
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