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1. Turkey Thicket “Play DC Initiative”
and the new
Brookland Middle School
Community Meeting
March 23, 2013
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

2. AGENDA
• Introductions
• Rules of the Road
• Meeting Goals
• Project History
• What We Considered
• Current Project Status
• Site Options
• Next Steps
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

3. COMMUNITY MEETING GOALS
• 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 is the school and recreation center parking going to be
addressed
• Who makes the final decisions
• How will information regarding the projects be communicated
more effectively
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

4. PROJECT HISTORY
Turkey Thicket Park
• Included in DPR “Play-DC” Initiative for outdoor space upgrades
during 2013.
• Design concept by Studio 39 developed in December 2012 based
on community input.
Brookland Middle School
• Site selected for arts-focused middle school through efforts of DCPS
and Ward 5 Council on Education.
• SIT created to guide school development and share information.
• Educational Specifications developed in mid-2012 – Program
includes 23 classrooms, performance space and gymnasium.
• Hartman-Cox/Grimm+Parker architectural team selected in
December 2012 to begin concept designs.
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

5. 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

6. 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

7. Aerial View of Current School Site
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BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

8. CO-LOCATION OPTION WITH RECREATION CENTER PROS:
• Potentially more space for surface parking
• School has closer and easier access to playing fields
• Shifting of park amenities provides a more flexible design
• School has proper classroom orientation for natural light and energy efficiency
• Shared school facilities provides for “expansion” of recreation center through
shared use of amenities
CONS:
• DPR 2013 “Play DC” park upgrades delayed until 2014
• Potential increase in traffic along 10th St
• Park areas will be closed at times for school building construction
• Secure access point required between school population and rec center
population
• Increased project budget due to demolition and rebuild of interior and exterior
rec center amenities
• Areas within rec center will require temporary closure to construct N
reconfiguration & connection to school
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

9. STAND ALONE SCHOOL AT 10th Street PROS:
• School in close proximity to rec center to provide access to amenities
• Provides physical separation between school and rec center
• Students have easy access to playing fields
• School has better access to light and views
• School entrance on less active street
CONS:
• Less green space available for park use
• Additional exterior park facilities are involved in large construction project requiring
extensive periods of closure for construction
• Project budget must be increased to demolish and rebuild outdoor rec areas and N
address site topography
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

10. STAND-ALONE SCHOOL AT SOUTH POINT OF PARK PROS:
• School located at civic end of site
• School has ideal classroom orientation for natural light and energy efficiency
• Parking lots centrally located for possible shared use during non-school hours
• Provides physical separation between school and rec center
• School location is closer to Metro
CONS:
• Outdoor park space is reduced with less flexibility for outdoor space design and layout
• North end of site has topography changes which poses issues and additional costs
for constructing playing fields
• All exterior park facilities are involved in the construction project, requiring
extensive periods of closure for construction
• Project budget must be increased to demolish and rebuild outdoor rec areas and N
address site topography
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

11. STAND-ALONE SCHOOL ON EXPANDED EXISTING SCHOOL SITE PROS:
• Additional open space added between school and tennis courts
• Provides physical separation between school and rec center
• Additional space available for parking or play-space
• Minimal impact to 2013 “Play-DC” upgrades
• School has civic presence on Michigan Ave
CONS:
• No Drop-off to offset street traffic on Mich. Ave.
• School constructed in close proximity to smaller scale houses
• Potentially reduces tennis courts and delays Play-DC upgrades
• Accessing fields from school requires crossing drive aisle and moderate walk
N
• Classroom orientation is not optimal for natural light and energy efficiency
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

12. STAND-ALONE SCHOOL ON EXISTING SCHOOL SITE PROS:
• 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
CONS:
• 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
N
• Classroom orientation is not optimal for natural light and energy efficiency
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

13. Next Steps
• Posting of the presentation on the DGS website
• Collect additional comments from this presentation
• DGS to make recommendation to DPR and DCPS
• DGS, DPR and DCPS make final decision
• Next community meeting (Notification of Decision)
• Site Investigations and Traffic Study will continue
• Additional SIT team and community meetings schedule will be
announced (announcement of “Play DC” construction schedule,
site enhancements and parking will be discussed)
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

14. Questions & Answers
Timeline and next steps are next….
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

15. COMMUNITY MEETING GOALS
• 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 is the school and recreation center parking going to be
addressed
• Who makes the final decisions
• How will information regarding the projects be communicated
more effectively
BROOKLAND COMMUNITY MEETING – MARCH 23, 2013

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