SCHOOLYARD RENDERINGS PRODUCED BY UWM’S COMMUNITY DESIGN SOLUTIONS

*Renderings are intended plans for the schoolyard and are subject to change.

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Kagel School’s community and partners have developed a common vision for a redeveloped greener, healthier schoolyard. The school is actively fundraising to help transform their conceptual plan into reality through December 2024.

Albert E. Kagel School is located in within the Kinnickinnic River Watershed and the city’s Combined Sewer System. The conceptual plan calls for the removal of 14,700 sq. ft of asphalt and replacing it with new green space and mixed-use recreation and educational areas. The design includes an outdoor classrooms area with amphitheater, an underground cistern, and the addition of 60 stormwater trees. The inclusion of a variety of native plantings allow for unique spaces on the schoolyard that can represent natural Wisconsin ecosystems, complete with student created signage. The vision also includes a porous, synthetic turf soccer field to further manage rainwater where it falls. The plan manages approximately 225,340 gallons of stormwater per rain event.

The Plan

Review the school’s conceptual plan in greater detail, including designs, cost estimates, curricular connections, and maintenance considerations.

Green Team Documents & Resources / Documentos y recursos del equipo verde

Conceptual Plan Drawings / dibujos de planos conceptuales
Minutes / ACTAS DE LA REUNIÓN
Project Folder / CARPETA DE PROYECTOr

Vision in a nutshell

Make sure your donation goes to KAGEL SCHOOL

Albert E. Kagel School
1210 W Mineral St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204

CONTACT INFORMATION

Juan Mejia
Principal
Kagel School
mejiajc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Maria Ramirez Acevedo
K-3 Headstart Bilingual Teacher
Kagel School
ramiremm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Lisa Neeb
Green & Healthy Schools Program Manager
Reflo - Sustainable Water Solutions
lisa.neeb@RefloH2o.com

I strongly believe that with the new playground renovation, the students will have a better quality of outdoor time, families will be satisfied that their children are enjoying and learning about nature, and the whole neighborhood will have extra opportunities to exercise a little more with the many activities this new playground will provide for everyone!
- Yani Arteaga - Parent Coordinator