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refinement of the plan with more in-depth feedback from user groups. The final design
will consider the pros and cons of placing the stage adjacent to the gym or cafeteria.
Has the pedestrian bridge been assessed?
The facility analysis did not review the existing pedestrian bridge over the Henry Burque
road. This bridge has been fixed in recent years by the Nashua Department of Public
Works.
Will there be new furniture in the old spaces?
A budget for some new furniture has been included in the project. It is unlikely that all
spaces will receive new furniture, but some spaces may. An inventory of furniture
conditions will be done and assessed during the fit-up of the building.
Will the new courtyard space accommodate for egress needs?
The new courtyard spaces will have appropriate doors to egress from the space should the
need to arise. Final treatment of the courtyards will be determined during the detailed
design phase.
What is the cafeteria capacity? The concept design does not appear to be large enough to
accommodate the increased capacity of students.
Using the requirements set forth by the 2015 International Building Code, the concept
design for the Cafeteria would include 15 square feet per student in an arrangement of
tables and chairs. As currently shown in the Concept Plans, the space would allow for a
capacity of over 300 students and staff. Based on three lunch periods, this space would
meet the requirements for the proposed enrollments.
Will the Media Center be appropriately sized to meet the proposed enrollment?
Yes, the proposed Library/Media Center meets the recommended space allowance
outlined in the current Manual for Planning and Construction of School Buildings,
prepared by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The recommended space
allowance is 40 square feet/pupil for 10% of the design capacity.
Will ventilation to existing interior rooms be addressed?
There are several rooms created during a previous renovation that appear to have
inadequate ventilation. These spaces will receive adjustments as needed to bring the
spaces into alignment with current requirements.
The existing Nurse space has limited exam spaces, will this be addressed in the design?
The design team will review this during the detailed design phase and propose options to
accommodate appropriate support spaces.
