Mr. Stoner stated there will be zero impact on the blocks that are closest to the next school. He stated he believes that City money will have to go into the neighborhoods to keep them going. Ms. Thomasson stated the study highlights what kind of investment the City has put into these neighborhoods. She stated these are healthy and vibrant neighborhoods now. She stated the impacts are more than just on the educational facilities.
Schools are an integral part of the neighborhood they are located in.
Closing schools impacts more than just the neighborhood they are located in. Mr. Fremling stated they are looking at revitalization in neighborhoods. He stated as people age, their kids grow up and leave the schools. He stated things have happened in these neighborhoods that have impacted the area such as the flood, the new water treatment plant, and houses being converted to rental in the Roosevelt area for NDSU students. Mr. Paulsen stated there will always be older neighborhoods and they have an obligation to maintain them and do whatever it takes to keep them alive.