Hey Bro.,
Let them get their "Leed" points somewhere else. That would mean that they would have to construct the building from a more "green" perspective. Not having parking is a cheep and trickery way to acquire "Leed" points. It is just as much/maybe more limiting as it is being pushed as "green". Not providing parking options when the opportunity presents itself is prejudicial against folks who want to drive -- especially our seniors.
People in Ward 5 who do not live within walking distance or want to ride bikes with or without their children or catch the metro train or bus to utilize the Rec. Center or come to performances/school functions should not confined to such because of parking difficulties.
Once again, putting parking underground allows for more Field Space above ground for the types of athletic programs that ALL Middle Schools deserve -- so if you are going to place a Middle School into a space that is not designed for a Middle School, then you subsidize the lack of LAND by undergrounding what could be undergrounded.
We NEED A FOOTBALL/SOCCER/TRACK/etc. space provided for our kids. Kenyan -- I hope you and your folks are listening to what is needed for Middle School Children -- use some of that money that has "just showed up". If you are going to build it, build it properly with the ability to make both facilities increasingly attractive.
Hell, since this is so close to the Brookland Metro -- maybe they can charge for folks to park and jump on the Metro.
Rob Ramson
On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 11:09 AM, Eric <ericindc@yahoo.com> wrote:
KPW - Parking has yet to be finalized. There will definitely be some
form of parking, the details of how much have yet to be decided. As I
recall and there are probably others who can speak to this better than
I, but the ratio of parking to something else (maybe square footage I
think) can potentially reduce the number of LEED points that you can
get. DC requires school buildings to achieve at least LEED silver.
What this really means, is that if they don't get the points in parking,
they need to make up the points somewhere else. I hope this makes sense
- this is pretty far afield from my expertise. Nonetheless, there is a
large push from the commuunity and the SIT team regarding parking.> I missed the last meeting or two.
>
>
> Has underground parking been totally ruled out or is that something
that can be put into play? There is another enormous District surplus so
it seems like a million or so could be obligated for parking.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----> From: Rob indianrob@...
> To: ward5 ward5@yahoogroups.com; Ward 5 Google Groups
wardfive@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 2:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [ward5] Re: Fwd: Brookland Middle School Meeting
presentation link
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> All this is a ploy. They really don't care if anyone comes out as long
as they can say that we held the meetings. If it was up to DCPS, they
would have attached the School to Turkey Thicket's building to shaft the
kids with a co-use gym and taken our actual Park Property under their
inventory.
>
> Let's be real -- who the hell puts up a Middle School on a parcel of
land with only two usable neighborhood streets to park without providing
proper Parking and then call it a State of the Art "Middle School"
without a Football/Soccer/Track/etc. facility??
>
> This crap is horrible!!
>
> Rob Ramson
>
>
>
>> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Eric ericindc@... wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> KPW - great point actually and I agree with you on that point. The
last
> community meeting was held at Woodridge library which may have been a
> ploy on their part to engage others. I will say that Turkey Thicket
> is a good choice since it is the site of the schooland, even though it
> is relatively close for me, I do like seeing some of the various
places
> around the ward and I do think it allows for others in the community
to
> participate without having to travel so far. Some folks have kids and
> tight schedules etc. I think there is a perception for many that this
> is a school for Brookland and I think for others, they see it as a
> school for a bunch of other kids coming to Brookland.
>
>
> --- In ward5@yahoogroups.com, KPW of the Nation's Capital wrote:
> >
> > It would be nice if the school system learned that the Brookland
> School is for more than just the Brookland community. There is a broad
> list of community stakeholders. After all, Michigan Park, North
Michigan
> Park, Woodridge, Queens Chapel, and others are nearby the school. In
the
> future, I hope that salutations include more than the Brookland
> Community. Just a pet peeve with me.
> >
> >
> > KPW
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
>
> > From: Stanley, Jackie (DGS) (DGS) jackie.stanley@> > Sent: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 12:47 pm
> > Subject: Re: Brookland School Meeting
> >
> >
> >
> > Good evening Brookland Community,
> >
> >
> > Listed below is the presentatoin shown at the Brookland School
> community meeting held on Saturaday, June 22:
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
http://www.slideshare.net/dgscomm/brooklandturkey-thicket-community-meet\
\
> ing-presentat
>
> >
> >
> > Enjoy your day and try to stay cool.
> >
> >
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
>
> > From: , "Jackie (DGS)" jackie.stanley@
>> > Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:40 AM
> > Subject: Re: Brookland School Meeting
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Good Morning All,
> >
> >
> > Correction on the name of the library:
> >
> >
> > The meeting will be held at Woodridge Library (same date, address &
> time).
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Jackie
> >
> >
>
> > From: , "Jackie (DGS)" jackie.stanley@
>> > Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:28 AM> which is located at 1801 Hamlin Street NE from 10:15 am â€"
> > Subject: Brookland School Meeting
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Good Morning Brookland Community,
> >
> > The Department of General Services (DGS) and the DC Public Schools
> (DCPS) will be hosting a community meeting on Saturday June 22nd at
> Woodbridge Library, 1801 Hamlin Street NE, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15
a.m.
> for the Brookland School project. The purpose of the meeting is to
> provide an update on the project, introduce the builder, address site
> logistics and safety (especially as they relate to use of Turkey
Thicket
> Community Center and site) and project next steps.
> >
> > The meeting will be held Saturday, June 22nd at Woodbridge Library,
>
11:15
>
> am.
> >
> > We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 22nd. We will start
on
> time and the meeting should last no longer than one hour.
> >
> > Please share information about the meeting with your friends and
> neighbors.
> >
> > The mission of DGS is to elevate the quality of life in the District
> through quality construction and maintenance, and our agency is
> committed to working with the community to create a vibrant, fitting
and
> efficient environment for the entire community.
> >
> > If you have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting please
feel
> free to contact me.
> >
> >
> > Jackie
> > Jackie Stanley
> > Community Outreach Coordinator
> > Department of General Services
> > 202-431-1195 (cell)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > OneCityYouth.DC.gov is your new, one-stop source for summer
activities
> for District youth.
> > Head to the site today for programs & services for young people
across
> the District!
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> R. Ramson
> 3744 12th Street, N.E.,
> Washington D.C., 20017
> 202-438-5988
>
> "We must become the change we want to see" - Mohandas Gandhi-
> (Together, for a Brighter Tomorrow)
>
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