Perspectives
Community Use of Schools
Our schools are a public asset that some feel serve as a hub for the community. Currently, many schools are available for public use through permitting […]
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Angelo Sangiorgio
Associate Director, Planning and Facilities, Toronto Catholic DSB
Provincial funding currently inadequate for keeping schools open to the public
Paul Stevens
Senior Principal, Zas Architects
Think in terms of life-cycle costing to improve community use schools
Shelley Laskin
Trustee, Ward 11, St. Paul's, Toronto DSB
Success hinges on redefining the school’s place in the community.
David Fowler
Manager of Facility Services, Limestone DSB
Understanding and measuring the costs improves the CUS program
Doug Snyder
Founding Principal, Snyder Architects
Opening school doors shows lifelong learning belongs in schools
John Dance
Superintendent of Facility Services, Simcoe County DSB
Simcoe County faces space constraints, urban-rural challenges
Peter Hossack
Senior Principal, Hossack & Associates Architects
Getting everyone on board leads to effective shared spaces