Kim Coleman
Associate Professor, University of Southern California School of Architecture

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Project Intent Mike Park
Smarter planning for education means designing schools that serve as centers of their communities. This concept calls for gymnasiums and playgrounds that double as community parks and recreation centers, auditoriums that serve as community theaters, and incorporates centralized libraries, health clinics and other community services into schools that are designed for greater community access and engagement. Smarter schools can also take advantage of a wide range of community resources – like museums, zoos, and other existing facilities – to create integrated learning centers.

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