2009 marks the inaugural year for Volume, and we invited 17 CPS elementary schools to apply for the program. We evaluated schools based upon need, principal support, and the vision of library staff. From the 17 applicants, Gensler selected Kanoon Magnet Elementary as the winning school. Gensler’s hope is that in this initial year, we will learn how to run the project so that it can be expanded to encompass multiple schools and multiple design firms. We hope to create a sustainable program that will thrive in years to come.

Construction will take place over the summer, with completion in time for the start of the school year in September 2009.

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