Walkable Communities: Don’t Forget Schools!
The EPA has recently made a public statement about the impact of sprawling schools on the environment and is encouraging more “green” and walkable school development plans. Because schools are the center of the community for students, families and others in the community who take advantage of adult programming, community meetings and athletic events, it’s important to consider the site and location of schools during the development phase.
The new EPA guidelines suggest that schools conduct an environmental review of any new facilities and consider location as a critical factor. The EPA’s school siting guidelines can be found here.
SOURCE: New Urban Network
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