Civil Municipal - April 2024

allocated for upgrades at LT and an added $500,000 for track improvements. A recent grant of $2 million will help refurbish a gymnasium used by the community and the schools. The refurbishment of these structures relies on the arduous work of the city’s construction managers and builders,with Christman playing a vital role. Engaging in partnerships with renowned architectural firms, Kingscott and C2AE is vital for the district’s progress. These contributions have propelled the city forward. Shuldiner states,“Turning around a district, a city, or a community requires collective effort.We are grateful for our partner collaborations in this pursuit.” ANTICIPATING AND ATTAINING THE FUTURE Residents backed a $129.7 million bond to erect schools, leading to the demolition of Mount Hope, one of the city’s oldest institutions. Construction of a contemporary learning facility is underway and scheduled to be completed by September 2025. In September 2026,Willowwill have a newschool and the city plans to tear down Lewton’s older structure to build a better school by autumn 2027. Shuldiner Ben Shuldiner, Superintendent 240 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04

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