BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
Turkey Thicket “Play DC Initiative”and the new
Brookland Middle School
Community MeetingApril 20, 2013
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
AGENDA
• Introductions
• Rules of the Road
• Meeting Goals
• Project History
• Current Project Status
• Chosen Footprint
• Next Steps
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
COMMUNITY MEETING GOALS
• What we heard
• Final decision on footprint
• Where is the school situated on the site
• What is the status of the playground construction project
• What is the timeline for the school and playground initiatives
• What is the budget for the school and playground initiatives
• How will information regarding the projects be communicated more effectively
• Next Steps
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
WHAT WE HAVE CONSIDERED
• Achieving a World Class Middle School
• Playground Development Plan and Timeline
• Stand-Alone or Co-Located School and Recreation Center
• Tennis Courts and Exterior Park Amenities
• Park Site Access
• Recreation Center and School Facility Access
• Pick-up and Drop-off
• Traffic
• Parking
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS
• MISSION CRITICAL: Find the Solution that Best Balances the Needs, Wants, Logistics, Budget & Timelines of All Parties
• DGS, DPR, DCPS and the Community Working Together to Best Address the Neighborhood’s 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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Aerial View of Current School Site
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
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
CHOSEN FOOTPRINT
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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
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
Next Steps• Posting of the presentation on the DGS website
• Resume SIT Meetings
• Next Community Meeting (Project Update, Introduce Design-
Builder)
• Begin School Demolition/Construction: Early Summer
2013
• Begin Park “PlayDC” Upgrades: TBD
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
Questions & Answers
Timeline and next steps are next….
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
COMMUNITY MEETING GOALS• What we heard
• Final decision on footprint
• Where is the school situated on the site
• What is the status of the playground construction project
• What is the timeline for the school and playground initiatives
• What is the budget for the school and playground initiatives
• How will information regarding the projects be communicated more effectively
• Next Steps
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013
Contact Information
Darrell Pressley
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