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Medford advisory team frames design priorities for new high school; fall 2030 remains target
Summary
Designers and community members reviewed materials, civic identity and accessibility for Medford’s high‑school feasibility study; the team emphasized durable materials, student‑centered civic uses and a sustainability framework tied to LEED v5 and a March follow‑up meeting.
Designers for the Medford Public Schools high‑school feasibility study presented design goals and sought advisory‑team feedback on exterior and interior materials, civic identity, accessibility and sustainability strategies.
Matt Bryce, an architect with SMMA, opened the session by restating the study schedule and objectives and said, “A fall opening of 2030 is our goal post that we're moving towards.” The design team reviewed what they heard in earlier public meetings and surveys: a repeated preference for timeless, durable materials, maintenance‑friendly details and spaces that foster student and community belonging.
The team presented local civic precedents — older…
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