Presenting WSP at 6000 Wayne Avenue 12/8/14 New School
Updates
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Agenda Site Updates Brief Project History High-level Project
Facts Campus Overview Building Floor Plans Grounds Updates School
Safety and Security Planning Student Transportation and Parking
Planning Community Outreach and Opportunities Moving and Operations
Overview Development Plans Key Milestones and Tour Dates Q/A
12/8/14 New School Updates
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Project History How did we get here? We needed more space and
autonomy In 2009 a concerted effort began to identify a larger
facility that could either be leased or owned. We sought a site
that fit our needs After nearly two years of vetting options, in
2011 a conclusion was reached to pursue the former St. Peters
Episcopal Church at 6000 Wayne Ave. After some initial design
analysis, we also determined that additional space was needed and
commenced a strategy to also secure access to the adjacent 6024
Wayne Ave property. We considered multiple ways to finance the
project? WSP and its supporters considered scenarios ranging from a
direct sales agreement with the Episcopal Diocese to working with
developers in order to secure and renovate the buildings at a cost
that we could afford. We decided to engage developer to reach our
goals After much consideration, it was clear that purchasing and
renovating the property was beyond our means. Eventually, Ken
Weinstein, owner of Philly Retail Space, was engaged. He agreed to
purchase the property and renovate the buildings to our
specifications. He will lease 6000 Wayne property to WSP with the
option to buy. A similar arrangement with 6024 Wayne LLC was
established to renovate and lease the adjacent 6024 property in
order to serve our early education programs. We redesigned the
buildings to meet our specifications 12/8/14 New School
Updates
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Project Facts A Brief History St. Peters Episcopal Church was
and still is an architectural gem. The buildings were designed by
the renowned architects George Hewitt and Frank Furness whose
designs can be seen throughout the region. In 1985 it was added to
the historic registry. The buildings are also featured in a
forthcoming book Abandoned America by Matthew Christopher.
Interestingly St. Peters was one of only a few properties in the
book that is being renovated and reused - saving a piece of history
and sustaining our environment by reusing an incredibly strong
existing structure. Much the the same can be said of the adjacent
6024 structure which fortunately shares the same aesthetics as St.
Peters enabling it to merge seamlessly into our overall school
design. 12/8/14 New School Updates
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High-Level Project Facts 12/8/14 New School Updates The campus
consists of 5 buildings with ample pathways and connections to
achieve school synergy The buildings offer more than double the
square footage of our current facility (14,000 sq. ft. compared to
30,000 sq.ft.) The site offers outdoor play spaces, gardens, and
other features that foster play and a connection to nature The site
is set on approximately 2 acre which will includes a variety of
landscapes and terrains T he school is situated in a community that
has many assets including park areas, potential sporting venues,
regional library etc. SITE HIGHLIGHTS The buildings include
dedicated spaces for Special Subjects, admin offices, meeting rooms
and a large assembly area ( 40% of our total existing space)
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Campus Overview Building A Assembly Building B Grades 3-8
Building C Special Subjects Building D Admin. & Nursery
Building E Grades K-2 12/8/14 New School Updates A E B C D
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GREEN ROOM STAGEASSEMBLY STORAGE KITCHEN Moveable Partition
Floor Plans: Building A 12/8/14 New School Updates Note: There is a
storage space under the assembly area
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Building A: Exterior 12/8/14 New School Updates
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Floor Plans: Building B 12/8/14 New School Updates GRADE 4
GRADE 3 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 ENTRYWAY
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Floor Plans: Building B, cont. 12/8/14 New School Updates GRADE
8 GRADE 7 Study
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Building B: Exterior and Corridors 12/8/14 New School
Updates
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Building B: Interiors 12/8/14 New School Updates
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Floor Plans: Building C 12/8/14 New School Updates WOODWORKING/
CLAY EURYTHMY HANDWORK CHORUS TUTOR FACIL. OFFICE TUTOR MECH.
STORAGE ASSEMBLY
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Building C 12/8/14 New School Updates
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Floor Plans: Building D 12/8/14 New School Updates NURSERY
PORCH ROOF PORCH ADMIN ASST. SCHOOL CHAIR CONFERENCE BUSINESS/ DIR.
ADMIN DEVELOP ADMISSIONS COMM. RESOURCE/ STORE NURSERY KIT. NOT IN
USE KIT.
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Rendering: Building E 12/8/14 New School Updates
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Floor Plans: Building E 12/8/14 New School Updates
GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4
GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4
GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 Office
Parent Tot Kindergarten Office lobby Classroom
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Floor Plans: Building E, cont. 12/8/14 New School Updates
GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 GRADES3/4GRADES3/4 Classroom
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Grounds Update Secured a grant with the Community Design
Collaborative The grant provides pro bono services from Carter van
Dyke Associates, Landscape Architects, for outdoor planning design
Weve completed first round of community engagement The volunteer
design team is now in the process of soliciting input in order to
present a more refined proposed design Next Steps include convening
with WSP stakeholders to confirm program requirements and goals in
preparation for second draft presentation in mid-January Ultimate
goal is to have a final document completed by April or May 12/8/14
New School Updates
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School Safety and Security Planning Opportunities and
challenges of an open campus Safeguards for buildings, property and
people Features of security systems 12/8/14 New School Updates
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12/8/14 New School Updates Transportation and Parking Planning
Due diligence and development of initial proposal Four Phase
Planning Process Present proposal and collect feedback and input
Refine plan and gather additional feedback Present final plan Phase
1 Nov-Dec Phase 2 Dec-Jan Phase 3 Jan-Feb Phase 4 Feb Gather data
on needs and opportunities Consult stakeholders Scenario plan Craft
initial proposal Present proposal to community groups for feedback
Refine proposal Share revised proposal with community input and
feedback Refine proposal based on community input and feedback
Share updates with board and school community Reconnect with
stakeholders as needed Present final plan to community at spring
Town Hall meeting
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Parking and Transportation Planning, cont. Information that
will inform plan Safety considerations It is vital to establish a
plan that puts our students and their caregivers safety first
Determine WSP families needs Survey parents 7 th grade project to
calculate current transportation behaviors Mapping families
origination point and likely route to campus Identify all parking
and drop-off/pick-up locations and researching traffic flow Map
current and potential opportunities with the goal of maximizing
availability Monitoring flow of traffic during specific hours
Investigate Alternative and Public forms of transportation Explore
shared car pooling/group-walking/biking opportunities Propose the
safest walking/biking routes Vet satellite parking and transport
scenarios 12/8/14 New School Updates
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Were Coming from All Directions 12/8/14 2014-2015 demographics:
157 total families 13% from Mana yunk, Roxbor ough, East Falls,
Fair- mount 44% from Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown 23% from
Wyndmoor, Glenside, Cheltenham, Elkins Park, Ambler 7% from Center
City, Queen Village, S. Phila, Fishtown 3% from west, southwest,
northeast Phila 9% from Lower Merion, western suburbs B D C A
E
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Preliminary Possibilities 12/8/14 New School Updates Bus 18+
cars Tulpehock en Setpa 5 cars 3 cars 4 cars 12 cars 6 cars 12cars
3 cars 9 cars 8 cars 5 cars 18+ cars 8 cars 10 cars 6 cars 6+ cars
18+ cars A C B E D Tulpehocken Septa Bus
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Ongoing Analysis all data is preliminary We are still in the
process of collecting data about anticipated modes of
transportation and pick-up, drop-off, and walk-in needs Our task is
to determine whether our needs are met by existing opportunities.
If they are not, we will continue to identify alternatives We must
ensure that everyone is well informed and understands their role in
successfully implementing our new protocols 12/8/14 New School
Updates Types of SpacesApprox. Quantity Dedicated Loading Zone
Spaces15 Light to Moderately Used Spaces95+ Heavily Used Spaces64+
Bus Stop(assuming relocation)2 Total Spaces within a short walk176+
Types TransportApprox. Quantity Car Drop-off/Pick-up Car Walk-in
(requires parking) Bike/Foot Train/Bus Total
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Moving and Operations Overview Preparing for the move Setting
timetable for the move and finalizing a move strategy Securing a
moving company Taking inventory and assessing current assets
(including those outdoors i.e. plantings, structures) and making
purchase projections for any additional furnishings and equipment
Setting up services (ex. IT, security, utilities, maintenance, snow
removal, landscaping, extermination, custodial, etc.) that are
adequate for the new site. Refining projected operating budget for
new school Collecting and compiling data that will inform the
student transportation plan Leaving New Covenant Meeting with
current landlord to finalize our exit plan Planning a community
goodbye to New Covenant Project Move Window Anticipated move dates
are in late June. Current lease expires on June 30, 2015. 12/8/14
New School Updates
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Community Outreach Opportunities 12/8/14 New School
Updates
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Current and Future Community Development Opportunities 12/8/14
New School Updates Capital Campaign Planning Involvement of whole
community Ways for non-WSP community involvement Naming, memorial,
honorary opportunities Contact Allison Budschalow:
[email protected]
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Key Milestones Construction We are permitted to begin moving
into buildings A, B,C and D in late June and early July Building E
and the lower level of Building C will be completed and ready for
moving in early August Grounds Design Community Meeting #2 in
mid-January Design schedule for completion in late April or May
Upcoming Building Tour Dates Sunday, February 1st Saturday,
February 7th Sunday, March 29th Saturday, April 18th Sunday, May 3
rd 12/8/14 New School Updates Ongoing Community Engagement Town
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