"Helping Johnny Walk to School" in South Carolina

The South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Foundation
Council for Educational Facility Planners International, SC Chapter
American Institute of Architects, SC Chapter
The Riley Institute at Furman

These partners have joined together for this statewide initiative to promote the retention and creation of community-centered schools in South Carolina. Our initiative is one of just six states in the country to receive funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the US Environmental Protection Agency to find new strategies for siting schools that not only achieves educational objectives but also anchor the local neighborhood, support public health, create a cleaner environment, spur economic development, and offer additional amenities to the community. We hope you will join us for this important discussion!

Recap of Our Summit Held September 29 - October 1, 2009

Tuesday September 29, 2009
Wednesday September 30, 2009


Many Thanks to Our Sponsors!

American Institute of Architects - South Carolina Chapter
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Tandus - US
Kahn Construction
US Green Building Council - South Carolina Chapter


Friday, August 7, 2009

Smart Growth Schools Report Card

Here is a great tool for school districts, local planners, and community groups. The Smart Growth Schools website has been created to help communities assess whether their school facility planning is sustainable and provides resources for improving their planning processes. The site also has a listserv to connect communities facing similar issues.
http://www.smartgrowthschools.org

Take a look at their Report Card, which does a good job of presenting criteria for "grading" our ability to produce community schools.
It was put together to:
1. Save the community money.
2. Decrease the environmental impact of the schools on the community.
3. Improve the health of students.
4. Increase long-term support for the school system by those who do not have school-aged children.




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