Enlarging the new school footprint on this spatially constrained existing property required a complete rethinking and redesign of site circulation, parking, building and outdoor area activities. The new school was sited close to the busy Montvale and Central Ave intersection which allows for a comprehensive outdoor play area program behind the building away from traffic and protected from the elements. In addition to separate bus and parent drop-offs a central pedestrian spine was included to keep pedestrians safe. Like most recent public-school projects in the state, green design principles are incorporated into the project and will comply with the Massachusetts Collaborative for High Performance Schools Program.