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By this logic, there is no real need to open Van Ness.[/quote]

I disagree with this statement.  The three closest schools to housing in the Capitol Riverfront is (in this order) Brent Elementary School, Tyler Elementary School, Amidon-Bowen Elementary School.

Brent Elementary School
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2013-2014 Enrollment - 359
Capacity 325

Tyler Elementary School
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2013-2014 Enrollment - 507
Capacity - 500

Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
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2013-2014 Enrollment - 342
Capacity - 400

I definitely believe that there is a need to reopen Van Ness Elementary School
Capacity - 400[/quote]

And this proves what?  Isn't Tyler overwhelming OOB?  So strike that one.  Yes, Brent is at capacity, but unless you plan on shrinking its boundary, opening a new school nearby won't make a difference.  And Amidon has a huge boundary and still isn't close to capacity.

There may be great reasons to open Van Ness, but capacity concerns at nearby schools is not one of them.  To me, the more persuasive reason is that Amidon is essentially in a different neighborhood, and there is a real benefit to having a neighborhood school. I don't know if that justifies the expense, but it's a better reason.[/quote]

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