Urban Land Institute to study Adams City High School property

COMMERCE CITY (March 31, 2009): Adams 14 has retained the services of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to facilitate a two-day study of the current Adams City High School property. The current Adams City High School will be vacated this summer as the District prepares to offer 21st century education at the new Adams City High School at the Prairie Gateway. The purpose of the study is to develop recommendations for potential next steps for the Board of Education as they consider what to do with the property.

Throughout 2007 and 2008, Adams 14 has conducted multiple community forums about the ACHS property. ULI, which has previous experience working with Denver Public Schools on various land use studies, will convene a group of community stakeholders to discuss the property. At the end of the study, the group will prepare a report for the Board. “We believe ULI’s work will provide another tool for the Board,” said Superintendent Sue Chandler. “This is a critical decision for this community, so we want to be sure we use the resources that are available to assist us as we move forward.”

ULI is a nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the institute now has more than 40,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.

The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.