FEBRUARY 2016 | NORTHGATE ELEMENTARY SURVEY FEBRUARY 25 + APRIL 24, 2016 | SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION MEETINGS

Two of us chose to focus on Northgate Elementary. We wanted to learn from the students and teachers what features they would like in an ideal schoolyard. We developed the poster below. One copy was placed out for students, one was placed for teachers to mark their preferences. The posters for students received enthusiastic support for nearly all elements. Teachers’ responses were more varied, with particular interest expressed for a stage, sculpture, and movable play parts. The two of us used this feedback to help determine the programming for the school site. We also presented schematic and refined design proposals to the school’s Principal and Administrative Secretary for feedback and to develop ideas for building elements for the school. The April 24th meeting included the Seattle Public Schools staff member who reviews proposed school projects. We developed a Seattle Public Schools Self-Help Project Application for construction of outdoor movable planters and mural installation, which was approved.

We are UW Landscape Architecture graduate students exploring outdoor play and learning opportunities for Northgate Elementary.

We would like to know what you want at your school. Please draw a check mark in the white box below the images that you would like here! If you have other ideas, feel free to write or draw them in the open space.

You can email us at: larchstudio702@gmail. com

Please provide your input by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH.

Thanks for your help!