Turnkey Development Program
Adams Traditional Academy
Phoenix, AZ
www.adamstraditionalacademy.org
Project Profile: Initial build-out of a shell industrial
space into an elementary school offering a Core Knowledge
curriculum with emphasis on the principles of America's founding
fathers. A 21,000 square foot expansion, including
a full gymnasium, to accomodate an additional 200
students was completed in August 2011 for a Total Project Cost
of $6.3 million.
The Adams Traditional Academy Board of Directors turned to CSDC
to transform a vacant industrial space into a child-friendly
facility that supports the K-8 school's 'Performing Plus'
educational philosophy.
CSDC and design/build partner Bouma Construction worked with
this group of self-described "idealistic parents and
administrators" to realize their vision for an educational space in
which the "thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders of the future"
could learn the basics of reading, math, science and history, as
well as Latin and the fine arts. Despite a late start,
construction of the elementary school was completed on time for the
beginning of the 2010 school year.
CSDC completed a Phase II expansion for fall 2011, on time and
on budget. Adams began the 2011-12 school in the new space
serving 540 students. The school is now planning a Phase
III expansion into a middle school and pre-school on a
recently optioned adjacent property. With a sizeable wait
list and a state ranking in education of "A," the fall 2012
expansion will enable the school to grow the enrollment to over 800
students.
Thanks to a focus on detail in form and function by the
architect and interior design team, more than 500 students and
faculty are now settled into bright, friendly and spacious
classrooms, in a "facility that matches our educational
philosophy," said
Sharon Malone, school Principal and Board Member. Click here to
learn more about CSDC's Real Estate Development Services.
"Charter School Development was critical in the acquisition
and development of our new facility. Without their expertise
and financing, we would not have been able to acquire a facility
for our growing student population. Their professionalism and
responsiveness to our specific needs created a positive working
relationship throughout the whole process."
- Lisa Fink, Board President,
Adams Traditional Academy
