George Mason Community Task Force UpdateMarch 9, 2020Kay Stimson, President

Fifteen members from the community, including:• NRCA Schools, Planning and Zoning and

Transportation and Public Safety reps• Diverse resident representation to maintain

broader community engagement, especially with those who live on streets adjacent to GM, stakeholder groups using the park/multi-use recreation fields and other identified stakeholders

• Pro bono legal and environmental expertise and support to assist with informed community decision-making and outreach

George Mason Community Task Force

Task Force Met In-Person on February 26th

PRIORITIZE OUR SCHOOLS

SAVE OUR PARK

AVOID COSTS & NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

KEEP NORTH RIDGE MOVING

PUT STUDENTS FIRST

TASK FORCE GOALS

EFFORTS FOR MARCH 2020:Website & Social Media Outreach

EFFORTS FOR MARCH 2020:Community Outreach

ACPS will hold outreach meeting on March 18th

6:30 – 8:30 PM

EFFORTS FOR MARCH 2020:

Tracking Proposed Changes to City-ACPS Joint ColocationPolicy (Dec 2019)

The Joint City/ACPS Facilities Master Plan process (2020) will guide this decision-making.

Potential uses to be explored for school sites include:• Recreational programming/facilities to meet existing

and future demand• Early childhood/childcare, youth development,

behavioral health and benefits services• Public health specialty clinics/services• Workforce, senior and/or affordable housing• Public library services• Colocation with other public/municipal facilities

Proposed Changes to City-ACPS Joint ColocationPolicy(December 2019)

The Joint City/ACPS Facilities Master Plan process (2020) will guide this decision-making.

Potential uses to be explored for school sites include:• Recreational programming/facilities to meet existing

and future demand• Early childhood/childcare, youth development,

behavioral health and benefits services• Public health specialty clinics/services• Workforce, senior and/or affordable housing• Public library services• Colocation with other public/municipal facilities

Need definition of co-location, clear

policy on decision-making

(March 4th Joint ACPS-City Council Meeting)

NEW: A City Committee to Study the City Task Force Report, Housing for Schools

Potential uses to be explored for school sites include:• Recreational programming/facilities to meet existing

and future demand• Early childhood/childcare, youth development,

behavioral health and benefits services• Public health specialty clinics/services• Workforce, senior and/or affordable housing• Public library services• Colocation with other public/municipal facilities

Other Initiatives:City Land Use & Long-Range Planning Initiatives

JOINT CITY-SCHOOLS LONG-RANGE FACILITY

INVESTMENT MASTER PLAN (FEB-MARCH 2020)

ENHANCED CITY LAND/FACILITY CO-LOCATION

POLICY (MAY-JULY 2020)

ZONING FOR HOUSING

(JAN-FEB 2020)

URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN UPDATE

(SUMMER 2020)

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN (2020)

FOLLOWING:

Replacement vs Renovation Discussion

Swing Space Needs

Colocation Options

Timing

Get information on the new GM Task Force webpage at: www.northridgecitizens.org

Use Alex311 and letters to local media outlets to provide public comment and feedback

Voice your opinion to elected officials serving on City Council and School Board

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Get involved - Join your community PTA and civic association and attend meetings & hearings

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