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Presenter says C2.2 would compact school layout; proposes synthetic turf field over parking
Summary
A presenter described the C2.2 design option as a way to make the school more compact and improve circulation, and proposed a synthetic turf playing field built over a large parking area; a committee member raised concerns about student impacts and the use of modular classrooms.
A presenter outlined the C2.2 design option for the Medford Public Schools project, saying it would make the building more compact and shift circulation uphill toward Edgerly Field while adding a synthetic turf playing field placed above a large parking area to reduce visible parking and ease drop-off congestion.
The presentation matters because the layout choices affect daily student movement, construction phasing and temporary classroom needs. A committee member said community members, including their own children, are worried about how students will live and learn through the construction and about the number of modular classrooms shown in the option.
The presenter described compactness as a principal…
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