by Linda Dottor — September 19th, 2011 |
Schools, Service Grants
Two nonprofits that got their projects started with help from the Collaborative reached the final stretch last week. Greening Greenfield received a grant of $50,000 from the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund to complete the final phase of its sustainable school yard—a green roof. And the Center for Literacy opened the doors to its new headquarters in Old City, welcoming a big crowd of supporters that included Mayor Michael Nutter and former mayor W. Wilson Goode. Through their projects, each nonprofit is actively addressing an issue with broad impact.
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by Linda Dottor — June 10th, 2011 |
Clients, Schools
Visitation BVM School, a recent recipient of design services from the Collaborative, is a finalist in the This Place Matters competition sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
One of a hundred finalists, Visitation BVM is competing for votes to win a grant of $25,000 to support its church, adjoining school, and community center. Visitation is the only organization in Philadelphia selected to compete.
Visitation BVM School has a diverse enrollment of almost 500 elementary and middle-school students. The Collaborative assisted the school in 2009, helping them develop a Request for Proposals to renovate space in the school as a new arts and sciences center. Visitation subsequently selected Claflen Associates, Architects and Planners for the project.
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by Linda Dottor — June 1st, 2009 |
Clients, Schools
After assessing its options, Frankford Friends School decided on new, on-site construction and sustainable design for its middle school.
Frankford Friends School (FFS) reports that it has hired the architecture firm DIGSAU to design a new middle school facility on its historic property in Frankford. This long-awaited expansion will unite the school’s sixth, seventh, and eight grade classrooms on the main campus, along with adding a music room and multipurpose space.
Frankford Friends School leaders engaged the Community Design Collaborative last year to help its Capital Campaign Committee determine the best course for expansion. Read Full Story
by Haley Loram — March 31st, 2009 |
Clients, Partnerships, Schools, Volunteers
Julia Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, the view from 16th and Spring Garden Streets.
Julia. R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is the kind of school I wish I’d gone to. Granted, I grew up in rural southern Oregon so it wasn’t an option, but Masterman’s diverse student body from every corner of Philadelphia, committed teachers, and strong community where it’s okay to be a nerd make me swoon in retrospect. Read Full Story
by Linda Dottor — March 24th, 2009 |
Clients, In The Media, Open Space, Schools, Sustainability
An orchard and raised planters are integrated into play areas in the sustainable master landscape plan.
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Yesterday’s column by Philadelphia Inquirer’s Monica Yant Kinney’s praised the Cook-Wissahickon School in Roxborough as a public school success. The school is a stand-out for its embrace of excellence, diversity, and (with an assist from the Community Design Collaborative) sustainability. Read Full Story
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