Innovative playgrounds at the three new elementary schools will teach kids about the local landscape and other educational topics. Among the network of slides, walkways, monkey bars and other interactive features, each playground will have eleven custom-designed educational panels focused on aspects of the students’ environment and community. The unique playground designs come from the imaginations of Portland-based father and son team, Wildwood Playgrounds.
Construction of the new Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary buildings is well underway. To allow work to begin on the playgrounds, fields, parking lots and other outdoor spaces, the old buildings must first be removed.
Demolition and abatement work on all three schools is expected to begin June 21, providing contractors the maximum time possible to work while students are on summer break. The process will start with abatement work and once that is complete the actual demolition work will begin.
You can watch demolition work happen in real-time via our live video feeds of the elementary schools:
