CTA to build $32 million Hill Elementary School

March 20, 2014 - Construction Design & Engineering
CTA Construction has been selected to build the Staff Sergeant James J. Hill Elementary School, which will replace the current William McKinley Elementary School.
The new, modern and compact $32 million, L-shaped building will replace the current 111 year-old building on its urban site, consisting of 103,650 s/f. The new school will contain learning space for 690 students and 72 staff. The building is organized around a central 2-story lobby, which shares views into the cafeteria, media center and administration area. It also hold grades early childhood and first grade in the north wing, kindergarten, first through fifth grades, special-needs classrooms and computer labs will be held in the 3-story classroom wing at the south end of the site.
The cafeteria and gym will contain glass that overlooks the new stadium being built by the city.
CTA will work with the project designer, Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. and the owner's project manager, Hill International (Collaborative Partners). The project will seek USGBC LEED certification.
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