Pre-Design Phase

Elements of the Pre-Design Phase

Finalize agreements with ICS, a strategic construction management and facility planning firm specializing in K-12 Schools.

Select an architect to bring on as a strategic partner to design the facility. SCHRADERGROUP was selected.

Conduct planning workshops to aid in the design process moving forward.

Select a location.

Purchase one parcel of land and enter into an agreement to purchase the second parcel.

Submit necessary documents and applications for land development and building approvals.

Receive approval from the Edgmont Township Board of Supervisors to build the new elementary school in the township.

Planning Workshop Reviews

Rose Tree Media School District held planning workshop reviews to establish guiding principles for the design process, including visioning, planning, and conceptual design for the new school. The first review took place in 2021 to discuss various topics related to the new elementary site, including site accessibility, parent and bus drop-off areas, amenities such as playing fields, academic groupings, social structuring, and more. Additional reviews included meetings with the district administration and staff, virtual building tours and visits to state-of-the-art facilities, and pre-design estimating and programming confirmation.

The district will hold additional community workshops and meetings as the project progresses.