by Darren L. James, AIA

School districts are increasingly opening schools for multiple community functions that foster learning and neighborhood cohesion. As a true partner in the vitality of the community, schools provide spaces for PTA and Scouting organizations and other community partnerships such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. Homeowner and neighborhood associations use schools as meeting spaces, as do governmental bodies, politicians and candidates for office. Election commissions set up voting booths there, too.

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