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School Construction
A Special Feature of DJC.COM Aug. 30, 2001 |
Seattle schools on a construction spree In the space of seven years, Seattle voters have approved $728 million worth of school construction levies. Here’s a rundown of the newest round of projects. Bidding procedures The timing of bids and the use of alternates has increased the cost of school projects. Old dogs can teach new tricks Schools designed around new curriculum theories can push some teachers beyond their comfort zone. When teachers are included in the design process, they become more receptive to change. How interagency cooperation works for Seattle Schools Plenty of people will want their say in the Seattle School District’s ambitious building plans. Here’s how local agencies have learned how to cope.
Seattle’s capital projects put partnering to the test Partnering strategies can help resolve interagency disputes and keep projects on track. How to make your partnering a success The following techniques and best practices have been helpful in Seattle’s use of partnering with other agencies in support of improving the development, design and construction of public capital project. Survive the neighborhood firing line Design review committees give communities an important voice in school project plans. Be prepared to accommodate them. Raze or renovate? Sometimes the decision whether to replace an aging school is based on more than the bottom line. Why size matters Studies show that students learn better in smaller schools. Even today’s large, comprehensive high schools are retooling themselves to foster a sense of community. An urban small-school success story In New York City, the Board of Education chose the urban Julia Richman High School as one of the first high schools to be reorganized into smaller units. |
