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Fleet wanted some things in its construction that were eliminated in order to - gasp - stay on budget.  Didn't get everything the community wanted.
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I've seen this mentioned before- what was cut from Fleet to meet the budget?[/quote]

I didn’t know this either. If I were at Fleet, I’d be pissed the SB was falling all over themselves to find money and beg for it for Reed. What was cut from Fleet?[/quote]

I don't know what was cut from Fleet, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't the funding needed to make it one single building rather than two. Reed will end up making compromises on its interior as well to keep it within the revised budget, it's not going to get another increase.[/quote]

While it should be an absolute given for Reed to make compromises here on out to keep within its revised budget (though I wouldn't hold my breath)
the point is that their budget was increased before the project even began.  They've started from a point of no-compromise.  Henry started by giving up its location.  [/quote]

I get for Reed that having two buildings or that funky bridge did seem reasonable.  And that they were told the ciurrent building could just be built up. Nonetheless, everyone (except for HB, of course) are going to have to expect less than others were given.

Reed has come across as demanding and unaware of the changing environment. Plus, as a parent in the NW Quadrant I’m pissed these same parents on these civic associations haven’t stepped into the debate about losing a neighborhood school nearby. They could all write one more joint letter talking about how they know their part of Arlington is growing and will continue to see a rise in young kids. Ask the SB not to take away a neighborhood school in an area that has always defied APS’s  expectations on growth.

Did I want a neighborhood school at Reed?  Yes. Did I ever imagine it meant a nearby school would become an option school?  No. So do I give a crap about it having to be in two buildings?  Not a bit. I want that extra money to go to the next project. They will need it too. [/quote]

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