A presentation of

The New Georgian Heights Alternative Elementary School

for

Columbus City Schools Board of Education

2 February 2010

SITE ANALYSIS: EXISTING SITESITE ANALYSIS: EXISTING SITE

New Georgian Elementary School Information

- This school is part of Segment III in a series of voter approved school replacements.

- Outdated buildings are replaced with new facilities that are state of the art facilities to provide the best possible setting for learning.

- The school is planned in conjunction with the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC).

- Funding is shared by the local taxpayers (70%) and the State of Ohio through the OSFC (30%).

- Construction budget $11,937,569.

-New building total area 65,632 SF.

- Program for 550 Students, but current enrollment is 440.

Schedule:

- Current school year 2009-2010 will be completed in existing school.

- Georgian Hts. Elementary School is scheduled to swing to Old Wedgewood Middle School for next two school years.

- Hazardous material removal summer of 2010, with demolition to follow.

- Preparation of drawings and bidding will occur throughout 2010 so that start of new construction can begin in December of 2010. 450 days of construction is projected.

- Projected move in date into the new elementary school is 2012.

Neighborhood Concerns:

- Student safety on site. Parent drop off is physically separated from bus drop off and pedestrian traffic is separated from vehicles on site.

- Site security. New project will have better visibility to back of site and around property. Appropriate lighting and surveillance will be provided in addition to secure entrances.

-Community use. Existing ball field will remain and new building will be designed for community use after school hours.

- Building interior will be designed to maximize physical safety.

- Storm sewer design. The new project is designed to keep storm water on site.

Sustainability Goals:

- Reduce energy consumption and associated costs by 30%. with efficient building envelope and building systems, including high R-Value exterior walls and roof, low energy light fixtures and a combination Geothermal and Heat Pump HVAC System.

- Low impact site design to minimize impact of site on municipal storm sewer system.

- Utilize existing or recycled materials where possible.

- Utilize elements of the new building and site for environmental education.

-The building has a second use as a neighborhood community center.

- The project is registered for LEED certification through USGBC with a goal rating of Silver .

site plan

north west view

first floor

Main Entrance

Educational Court Yard

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