CHASSE Building Team’s Post

To those who say school shootings are "a fact of life," and we should continue to harden our schools and tighten security, our K-12 architects say: that may not be the answer. They are practicing design that is both safe and nurturing, with schools that are welcoming and bright. See how: https://lnkd.in/eJWPr-sn #schoolsafety #safeschools #k12design #k12architecture

There are so many reasons to volunteer with ULI San Diego-Tijuana's Urban Plan program: 1. Kids these days! (you will be surprised, I promise,) 2. You've always wanted to be a Mayor or City Councilperson, 3. The integrated masterplanning and financial modeling might just teach even the most seasoned professional a few things about real estate development while encouraging young people to pursue a career in equitable and profitable land development!

📣Innovation Alert I spend most of my time supporting superintendents and their academic and schools' teams. Regardless of the overall focus of the work, two topics come up in almost every conversation: what matters most to improve social and economic mobility for the most marginalized students and teacher recruitment and retention.  I am really excited to share that in my work with MIRIAM MONDRAGON, Superintendent of CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, we are working together on a solution to support economic and social mobility for the Cripple Creek-Victor Community and teacher recruitment and retention in service of improving academic outcomes. To understand the level of innovation involved, you must first understand the context. Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1 is a rural district with a total enrollment of approximately 400 students in preschool through twelfth grade. The median home price in Cripple Creek is $530K and the average rent is $2500 a month. The main industries in Cripple Creek-Victor are mining, hospitality/gaming, and education. There are limited options for affordable housing for families and for teachers. Miriam’s solution is taking on the housing shortage. She knows the students are talented and hungry to acquire durable skills including carpentry, plumbing, and design, maintenance, and repair of power systems. She also knows that to attract talent to staff the schools, there needs to be affordable housing available for teachers. So, Cripple Creek-Victor students will be learning how to construct homes from their teachers and folks working in the industry, on land acquired by the district, to provide affordable housing options for district employees. What does Phase 1 look like: ☑ Getting buy-in from community leaders. The mayors of Cripple Creek and Victor are both teachers in the district. ☑ Get Local Board approval. The Board President is leading the charge to find the land. ☑ Build a construction shop. ☑ Hire teachers with the experience needed to instruct the students. ☑ Acquire land. ☑ Get students interested in the course work. ☑ Find industry partners. Get permits to build on the land.  Break ground. The goal is to break ground in Spring/Summer 2025. Stay tuned for updates! If you are interested in learning more or want to support the effort, please reach out! #ruralschools #communityschools #mytntp

The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is making strides with its $350 million capital construction bond, approved by voters in 2022. This massive initiative is set to revamp aging buildings, including New Vista High School, and new construction like a much-needed elementary school in Erie. Personal reflection: As someone deeply invested in community growth and infrastructure, I find BVSD's holistic approach commendable. When I hear about asbestos removal and expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) facilities, it resonates with the importance of providing safe and modern learning environments. Key highlights include: - $42 million in summer projects across 12 schools. - Enhancements in engineering and woodshop spaces at Centaurus High School. - New ADA-compliant playground surfaces at multiple elementary schools. - Modernized tech and art rooms, along with a centralized CTE information hub at Broomfield Heights Middle School. Questions for you: 1. How do you think infrastructure improvements impact student performance and community engagement? 2. What are some ways your community is investing in educational facilities? Investing in our schools means investing in our future. Let's support these initiatives and share ideas to foster an even brighter future for our students. #Education #CommunityDevelopment #SchoolInfrastructure #BoulderValley #BVSD #TechnicalEducation

The City of Greenville is kicking off public meetings today to review proposed changes to the Development Code. City staff are sharing the proposed amendments for their first annual review of the code, which came after 12 months of practical use and listening to feedback from residents, developers and stakeholders. The updates include changes that will streamline review processes and right-size the development standards for Greenville, including easing development requirements for new businesses, residential building setbacks, campus master plans and sign ordinances, among others. Check it out to see what the proposed chages mean for your home, business, or neighborhood. You can read more at https://ow.ly/CJR550T2ck6. #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive

School districts across the nation have experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years as families re-located and populations continue to grow in a post-COVID-19 era. In this rapidly changing landscape, schools and educational institutions must keep up with the demand for new facilities and increased learning spaces. The timelines associated with traditional stick-built construction simply won’t cut it anymore. Now, more than ever, school districts are leaning on modular construction to get the space they need, how they need it, and when they need it. Learn why here: https://hubs.ly/Q02cVP550 #PacificMobile #ModularConstruction #RelocatableClassrooms #ModularClassrooms #SAGE

Affordable student housing has become a critical issue in higher education. To rise to this challenge, institutions and designers are getting creative with a mix of funding and innovative design and construction techniques to help these projects "pencil out." Explore solutions and success stories in "Dynamic Solutions for Diverse Institutions: Addressing the Affordable Student Housing Crisis" from HED Higher Education Business Leader Brent Miller, here: https://ow.ly/WWat50Sofko #HEDadvances #housingdesign #studenthousingdesign #studenthousing #universitydesign #architecturedesign

✏️ Exploring the Benefits of Modular Classrooms for Dynamic Student Populations ✏️ In regions like British Columbia, where student populations can fluctuate significantly, traditional school infrastructure often struggles to keep pace. Britco modular classrooms present a flexible and efficient solution to this challenge. Here's how: 🔸Scalable Buildings: Our classrooms can be quickly assembled, expanded, or reduced, adapting seamlessly to changing student numbers, ensuring every child has access to education close to home. 🔸Quick Deployment: Modular solutions shorten setup times by 30–50% compared to traditional construction, allowing for rapid response to immediate needs, whether it's a surge in enrollment or emergency renovations. 🔸Customizable & Affordable: Tailored to meet specific aesthetic or functional needs, modular classrooms can match existing school architecture or pioneer new, innovative designs that are both cost-effective and conducive to learning environments. Modular construction is not just a temporary fix but a sustainable approach to educational infrastructure that effortlessly accommodates growth and change. ➡️ Interested in learning how Britco can transform your educational space? Checkout our blog post for more information on this topic, and connect with us today! https://bit.ly/4cX8Loq #BuiltModular #ModularClassrooms #EducationalInnovation #SustainableSchools

Affordable student housing has become a critical issue in higher education. To rise to this challenge, institutions and designers are getting creative with a mix of funding and innovative design and construction techniques to help these projects "pencil out." Explore solutions and success stories in "Dynamic Solutions for Diverse Institutions: Addressing the Affordable Student Housing Crisis" from HED Higher Education Business Leader Brent Miller, here: https://ow.ly/iq9S50Sn76O #HEDadvances #housingdesign #studenthousingdesign #studenthousing #universitydesign #architecturedesign

Affordable student housing has become a critical issue in higher education. To rise to this challenge, institutions and designers are getting creative with a mix of funding and innovative design and construction techniques to help these projects "pencil out." Explore solutions and success stories in "Dynamic Solutions for Diverse Institutions: Addressing the Affordable Student Housing Crisis" from HED Higher Education Business Leader Brent Miller, here: https://ow.ly/B2LH50Sm0bY #HEDadvances #housingdesign #studenthousingdesign #studenthousing #universitydesign #architecturedesign