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Mountain View'Whisman School District presents plans to add shade, native planting and outdoor learning spaces at 11 campuses
Summary
Mountain View'Whisman School District presented schematic designs April 9, 2025 to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board for an Outdoor Learning Project across 11 campuses, proposing more trees, outdoor classrooms and removal of asphalt where feasible.
Landscape architects for the Mountain View'Whisman School District presented schematic concepts April 9, 2025 for an "Outdoor Learning Project" on 11 school sites, describing a program to replace asphalt with natural materials, increase canopy cover, create outdoor classrooms and adapt field layouts to support both school use and youth sports.
The project: Carducci Associates presented designs developed after multi-year outreach with teachers, principals, parents and Living Classroom, an education nonprofit. The district identified Vargas as a pilot site already moving toward construction and shared schematic plans for the remaining 10 sites (8 elementary and 2 middle schools). Proposals include expanded living-classroom gardens, nature-play areas, more shade structures, accessible pathways, and selective…
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