If designed and renovated properly, there is
no need for a new building.
We Don't Need a New Middle School.
They WANT a New Middle School.
The case for restoring and reusing older school buildings by
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, The Pennsylvania School Boards Association, The Pennsylvania Historic Schools Task Force and AIA Pennsylvania, A Society of The American Institute of Architects
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Older Schools Can be Renovated to 21st Century Standards
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Renovating Older Schools Can Help Conserve Resources and Revitalize Older Communities
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Public Schools Form an Essential Part of Pennsylvania’s Architectural Heritage
Design Professionals Can Help School Boards Meet Educational and Community Needs
This is our perfectly capable middle school property that can be renovated to accommodate our children and teachers.
"All renovated school buildings must be
brought up to code and will have the same
life expectancy of a new school."
See http://saveourlandsaveourtowns.org/neighborhoodschools.html