DCPS plan move from Southbank to Baymeadows, raising accessibility concerns

[Charles Hunter]

Hmmm, reconnecting Ashley Street looks like it would require knocking down the east north wing of the LaVilla School of the Arts.

[thelakelander]

There's enough space to get a street back in there without knocking any part of the building there. I know that DCPS is considering selling off various properties and possibly some of the LaVilla school site.  That was one of the discussions I had with them when their representatives reached out several months back.

[Charles Hunter]

OK, perhaps I was being overly dramatic. But it will wipe out most of the school's parking.

Would the remainder between New Ashley and Beaver Street be wide enough for commercial development?

[thelakelander]

^It just means urban redevelopment should be coordinated so that the school's needs are still being met. Yes, the remaining land would be wide enough for mixed-use development.