project: DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (DCSS) FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
date: 2001
location: ALBANY, GA
client: DCSS
contact: ROBERT LLOYD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES
In the fall of 2001, Dougherty County School System, operating a total of 27 schools and a variety of administrative, storage and support facilities sought to conduct a comprehensive Facilities Analysis and Master Plan to guide facility development over the next five to ten years.
Urban Collage, Inc. developed the Facilities Master Plan through an interactive process with Dougherty County administrators, Board of Education members, faculty and staff. Based upon the anticipated instructional program and system goals, teams of facility experts assessed each school and support facility to identify program deficiencies and needed building improvements. The 5-year plan included phasing and budgeting schedules.
Since completion of the master plan, Urban Collage was retained to develop the architectural program for 3 new elementary schools and 4 high school addition / renovation projects.
Implementation Highlights:
- Passed a second SPLOST referendum, securing $74 million for facility improvements
- Three new elementary schools and one high school constructed
