West York Area School District held an open house for the newly renovated Wallace Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi and Principal Michael Brandt led the School’s dedication of a renovated main entrance, front sidewalk and parent drop off area, as well as new foyer, multipurpose room, and classrooms. K&W was among Gilbert Architects and Quandel Construction Group tasked to design and complete the renovations.
East Hanover Township, located in Dauphin County, is seeking community involvement to provide ideas as the Township prepares a new Comprehensive Plan, Recreation and Open Space Plan and a Master Site Plan. The first public meeting will be held on October 7th at 7pm at the Township building (click on link for info) and will be followed by several additional meetings in early 2016. The Township’s goal is a plan reflecting the residents needs and to provide the community a space that everyone can enjoy for years to come.
The Green Apple Day of Service is a one-day event organized by the U.S. Green Building Council. This program provides the opportunity for the local community, businesses and individuals to help schools across the country enhance their learning environments through local service projects. Students will roll up their sleeves for a playground improvement project while also learning the importance of environmental sustainability both inside and outside the walls of their school. K&W is proud to participate in this event through a collaboration with the Harrisburg School District at the Hamilton Elementary School.
The Sextant Group has an interesting perspective on tomorrow’s learning spaces and what these new spaces mean for those tasked with designing them. Click here to read the full article.
Join Tri-County Regional Planning Commission for a Lunch & Learn on Economic Ecology of Healthy Watersheds on 9/16/15. Learn how flooding and stormwater runoff is an issue for many communities. Planners and elected officials face issues with MS4, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), trails and recreation when it comes to riparian areas of their community. This webinar will highlight case studies that address “regional” examples of pollutant removal and flood reduction through the restoration and manipulation of the floodplain. Register with Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to attend the Lunch & Learn.
