Ironbound Master Plan

Where will Ironbound’s kids be going to school? All of Ironbound’s schools are overcrowded! Average 62% 4,538 2,804 Totals 206% 900 294 Wilson Avenue 3% 305 290 South Street 43% 816 570 Oliver Street 17% 753 643 Lafayette Street 48% 624 422 Hawkins Street 97% 1,140 579 Ann Street Over Capacity Current Enrollment Existing Capacity School Name

School Sites No functional playgrounds or playing fields in any of the existing schools Nine new schools mandated for Ironbound (Abbott vs. State of NJ) but No timeline for construction No applicable standards for recreation

No functional playgrounds or playing fields in any of the existing schools

Nine new schools mandated for Ironbound (Abbott vs. State of NJ) but

No timeline for construction

No applicable standards for recreation

Benchmarks Outstanding analysis includes comparison with other Newark neighborhoods and municipal expenditures per resident of Ironbound 8% of average for areas of similar density, or less

Draft School Recreation Standards

Use of Multi-Function, Space-Saving Development Models Multi-Function Buildings and Efficient Site Development Rooftop Playgrounds and Sports Areas General Strategies Additionally, in relationship to schools: Intensive schoolyard rehabilitation Further programming and coordination to enhance role of schools as the centers of the community and to fully capitalize the schools’ infrastructure

Use of Multi-Function, Space-Saving Development Models

Multi-Function Buildings and Efficient Site Development

Rooftop Playgrounds and Sports Areas

Additionally, in relationship to schools:

Intensive schoolyard rehabilitation

Further programming and coordination to enhance role of schools as the centers of the community and to fully capitalize the schools’ infrastructure

Recreation Facility Inventory

School Sites

DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN