PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Medford High School Building Project!

This website is your resource for information about the project, the partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the schedule, process and upcoming steps.

The project team are currently starting to conduct a Feasibility Study which will include the status of the current conditions, and development and evaluation of potential alternative solutions. We will then continue through the Schematic Design Phase to determine the most educationally appropriate and fiscally responsible option for the school.

Medford High School is the largest public high school serving 9th grade – 12th grade enrollment in the City of Medford. As a result of the collaborative analysis with the Massachusetts School Building Authority of enrollment projections and space capacity needs, the design alternatives will be evaluated as part of the feasibility study based on an enrollment of 1,395 students.

The entire Feasibility Study process is estimated to take 18-24 months.

PROJECT UPDATE

Module 3 – Feasibility Study

Now that the design team is on board, the project is moving forward with PDP (Preliminary Design Program). The purpose of the Preliminary Design Program is to define the programmatic, functional, spatial, and environmental requirements of the educational facility necessary to meet the District’s educational program, and perform the review and investigation required to clearly define the existing building deficiencies. Based upon a review of the District’s educational program, the Design team will identify and prepare in written and graphic form for review, clarification, and agreement regarding the educational goals and programmatic space needs for the school. The space needs along with an evaluation of existing conditions and site development requirements will form the basis of the Designer’s recommendation for an evaluation of alternatives upon which the most educationally appropriate and cost effective solution may be recommended.

Milestone Activities