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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Riverwest Elementary 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.

Riverwest Elementary is located in Milwaukee’s Riverwest Neighborhood within the Milwaukee River Watershed and the city’s Combined Sewer System. The conceptual plan calls for the removal of 27,200 sq. ft. asphalt and replacing it with new green space and mixed-use recreation and educational areas. The design includes two outdoor classrooms areas, an underground cistern, and the addition of 35 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 137,615 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

Conceptual Plan Drawings
Meeting Minutes
Project Folder

Vision in a Nutshell

Make sure your donation goes to RIVERWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverwest Elementary School
2765 N Fratney St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

CONTACT INFORMATION

Meghan Dunlap
Assistant Principal - In Charge
Riverwest Elementary School
dunlapm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Laura Bensman
School Support Teacher
Riverwest Elementary School
bensmald@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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

Our new playground will allow for every student to engage in outdoor activities that inspire them. Not every student wants to play sports and our plan in that this redeveloped playground will meet the needs of all of our students in a safe and creative manner.
- Leticia Washington - Former Principal