Ep 23 School Natural Turf & Greenspace Preservation

About this episode

The episode discusses community concerns regarding changes to the Bexley City Schools' facilities plan, particularly the replacement of natural turf with artificial turf and the construction of a new middle school.

This episode we're addressing community concern surrounding changes in the current version of the Bexley City Schools' facilities plan, which would build a new middle school where the Cassingham softball field currently is and replace the natural turf fields at Montrose and Maryland Elementaries with artificial turf. Montrose & Maryland Artificial Turf Opposition Petition (with research and source link in the petition) Cassingham Outdoor Space Removal Opposition Petition The Cassingham petition folks also have a website with additional information and resources. This is your chance to learn more and get involved so that the schools develop in ways consistent with the community's values and expectations.

Topics covered

• school facilities
• community concerns
• turf replacement
• environmental impact
• local governance

Keywords

• Bexley City Schools
• Cassingham
• Montrose
• Maryland
• artificial turf
• natural turf
• community values
• facilities plan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bexley City Schools

Places: Cassingham, Montrose, Maryland, Bexley

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