Calahan Street Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project

The Calahan Street Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project is a comprehensive renovation effort by the Los Angeles Unified School District located at 18722 Knapp Street in Northridge, Los Angeles. With a Board of Education approved budget of 16,795,907 dollars, the project focuses on replacing approximately 176,000 square feet of paving across the main and kindergarten playgrounds. Key improvements include the application of solar reflective coatings, the installation of new playground equipment and an outdoor learning environment, campus wide greening and landscaping, privacy fencing, and exterior painting of buildings and structures. Additionally, the project encompasses critical infrastructure upgrades to sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities, accessibility improvements, and modifications to an existing trash enclosure. The project must adhere to all state, federal, and local regulations, as well as the District Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects adopted in December 2023. Strict environmental and site requirements are in place, including mandatory soil sampling and testing prior to paving removal, coordination with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety for soil management, and adherence to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1466. Special protections are required for native trees, including arborist consultations and nesting bird surveys if removal occurs between February and August. The project is designed to benefit students, faculty, staff, and the broader community through the Civic Center Act.