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Van Buren and Hoover students help shape design plans for two new schools opening in fall 2027
Summary
Students at Van Buren and Hoover participated with Shive-Hattery to provide input on two new school building designs due to open in fall 2027; students described preferred learning spaces as colorful, fun and exciting.
Students at Van Buren and Hoover elementary schools are taking part in design work for two new Cedar Rapids school buildings that district hosts said are scheduled to open in fall 2027.
The podcast said the district is working with architecture firm Shive-Hattery to involve students in reflecting on what they want their schools to look like. Hosts said students suggested learning environments that are colorful, fun and exciting and that those ideas will inform plans for the new buildings.
“We're working with Shive Hattery on this project, and they introduced this idea where the students themselves get to reflect on what they want their schools to look like,” Joe Larson said. Hosts said the students produced design ideas intended to create learning spaces better suited to students and teachers.
The podcast did not give full architectural plans or a construction timeline beyond an expected opening in fall 2027; it directed listeners to Shive-Hattery’s website and district newsletter for more details.
