RTA-PE PHS Presentation_08142024.pdf
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- S2025-1001
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- El Paso County, Cope CDP, Colorado
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This document is a comprehensive presentation by Perkins Eastman and RTA Architects for the Palmer High School Renovation project for Colorado Springs School District 11. The presentation outlines a detailed community engagement strategy and design vision for transforming Palmer High School into a premier International Baccalaureate (IB) high school by Fall 2025. The project aims to create a unique educational experience that aligns with the vibrant growth of Olympic City, USA, with a focus on maintaining the school's historical identity while developing a modern, high-performance learning environment.
The engagement approach includes multiple methodologies such as surveys, workshops, town halls, and steering committee meetings, targeting over 1,500 responses from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community partners. The design process will span approximately 90 days, involving site evaluation, concept development, and refinement, with ongoing digital and in-person engagement methods. Key design principles emphasize creating collaborative spaces, enhancing sciences, supporting arts and community use, and integrating athletics. The project team includes multiple consultants and experts from various disciplines, and the renovation seeks to honor the school's historical legacy while preparing students for future academic and personal success.
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| Q&A Document 1.pdf | ||
| Palmer Asbestos Letter.pdf | ||
| Palmer Renovation Flyer.pdf | ||
| S2025-1001 General Conditions Structure.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S2025-1001 Palmer HS Renovation CMGC.pdf | ||
| Handouts from Palmer Open House Sept. 5, 2024.pdf |
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Palmer High School Board Presentation
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Perceived Project Challenges: Understanding the Context 2
Project Team
Doug Abernethy Principal-in-Charge
Brian Calhoun Project Manager
Patrick Davis Community Engagement & Strategic
Implementation Principal
Chris Lieber Community Engagement
Sean O’Donnell Education Planning Principal
Omar Calderon Santiago Design Principal
Mike Riggs Project Architect
Christine Costa Historic Architect
Heather Jauregui Sustainable Design
Civil Engineer JPS Engineering
Structural Engineer
HCDA
MEP Engineer
CMTA
Landscape Architect
NES
Tyler Wurr Architect
Kylie Engel Architectural Support
Emily Athey Junior Interior Designer
James McConnell Production Support
Sean Martin Construction Administrator
Design Team
Kitchen Consultant KitchenTech
Acoustics
NV5
Greg Johnson Interior Designer
Ariel Beckstrom Architectural Support
Colorado K-12 Projects in last 12 years
$800m
Years Based in Colorado Springs
D11 Projects
Current & Complete projects for K-12 schools
600+ years of K-12 experience
40+ of square feet of school projects
Millions 2 highest scoring LEED-S projects
World’s
Foster Health and Well-being
JOHN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE FIRST SCHOOL IN THE WORLD TO BE LEED AND WELL PLATINUM! AND, NET ZERO ENERGY SOON.
Design that Enhances Educational Outcomes
Designing for the International Baccalaureate
SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
57 IB
Schools
Designed
Around the World
Transforming Existing Buildings & Student Experience
COLORADO COLLEGE'S CHARLES L. TUTT LIBRARY 9
Dunbar Senior High School
Celebrate Tradition & Culture 14
Create High Performance Learning Environments 15
Enhance the Sciences 16
Distribute Collaborative & Social Space 17
Reimagine Dining 18
Enhance The Arts & Community Use 19
Seamless Integration with Athletics 20
Roosevelt Senior High School Constructed in 1931
CREATE A HEART OF THE SCHOOL
Honor Palmer High School / Shared History ca.1942ca.1935
Honor Palmer High School / Shared History 26
Day in the life of a Palmer Student 27
Using Engagement to Deliver the Vision for Palmer
Our goal is to establish Palmer High School as the premier IB high school on the Front
Range, inspiring academic excellence and serving as a visual testament to our city's dedication to outstanding education
The vision for the renovation of
Palmer High School is to create a unique and unparalleled educational experience, leveraging the school's
International Baccalaureate (IB) program and aligning with the vibrant growth of Olympic City.
USA
Community Engagement Approach 29
Perceived Project Challenges
Maintaining Palmer Identity & Dreaming Bigger: Engage Staff & Students in the Process
• Listen
• Involve
• Demonstrate
• Support
Engagement Methods 31
Engagement Methods
Community & Downtown Partners
Engagement Methods 33
Student Workshops Building with the Teachers and Staff
Listening to Alumni
Building Trust
Engagement Methods
10-15 Members
Engagement Outcomes 36
District Coordination
Strategy
Outreach
FAQ
Communications Plan Social Media Plan Stakeholder Coordination Website Development Survey Development
Social Media posts Website updates Bi-weekly progress updates QR Code Teasers Neighbor Communication
Staying Engaged
District Coordination
Strategy
Outreach
Press Release Communications Plan Social Media Plan Stakeholder Coordination Website Development Survey Development
Social Media posts Website updates Bi-weekly progress updates QR Code Teasers Neighbor Commnication
Bringing them in
The next 90 days
Workshops Town Halls Meetings
More than 20 Meetings
In-Person MeetingsDigital Engagement Board Meetings
Surveys Web/Social
Updates
FAQ
Board
Meeting
Board Work
Sessions
4 MeetingsTarget > 1,500 Responses
The next 90 days
Survey 1 Broad reach to identify themes, values, priorities
Workshops
Concept Development 3 Concepts
Board
Meeting
Board
Meeting
Town
Hall
Concept
Refinement Down to 1
Board
Meeting
FAQ
What have we heard?
Preliminary program review.
Review of and feedback on concepts
Review of path forward
September October NovemberAugust
Town
Hall
Steering
Committe
Survey 2 Feedback on
Concepts
Site Evaluation
Student
Mtg
Board
Meeting
Staff
Mtg
Work Progression
Digital Engagement
Website
Update
Website
Update
Website
Update
Website
Update
In Person Engagement
Board Engagement
PTO
Mtg
Community Engagement Approach
Questions?
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