powell elementary school & twin oaks garden community meeting presentation (october 21, 2014)
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POWELL SCHOOL & TWIN OAKS GARDENS COMMUNITY MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2014
AGENDA A. Introduction B. Rules of the Road C. Agenda
• Community Garden Update • School Construction Update
D. Questions & Answers E. Next Steps
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SITE OVERVIEW
School Budget and Existing Gardens
Total Budget is $42 Million
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Powell School
Twin Oaks Gardens - SOUTH
Twin Oaks Gardens - NORTH
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COMMUNITY GARDEN SITE OVERVIEW
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NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN LOCATION
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COMMUNITY GARDEN SITE OVERVIEW
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COMMUNITY GARDEN SITE OVERVIEW
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SCHOOL SITE PLAN
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NEXT STEPS
A. Community Garden Construction 1. November 2014 - December 2014 – Finalize Community Garden
Design 2. January 2015 – Community Garden Site Work Begins 3. May 1, 2015 – Community Garden Completed 4. May 2015 – Relocation of Old Garden 5. Usage Agreement Finalized with DPR
B. School Construction 1. August 2015 – Completion of Building C and Renovation of
Building B 2. May 2015 – Old North Community Garden will be used for Staging
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