Erwin Elementary School Playground and Campus Exterior Upgrades Project

The Project will replace approximately 151,000 square feet of existing paving in the main and kindergarten playgrounds, in between buildings, and select circulation areas with new paving. The scope of work includes solar reflective coating on playgrounds, greening and landscaping throughout the Campus, and privacy fencing where needed. The Project also provides a new trash enclosure, infrastructure upgrades including underground utilities, and accessibility upgrades. (Figure 1). The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education approved the Project's budget of $15,471,436 on March 12, 2024. The Project will be implemented pursuant to all applicable State, federal, and local regulations, and all applicable Los Angeles Unified School District (LA Unified) specifications, standards, and/or guidelines, including those in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects (SCs) as adopted by the Board of Education in December 2023. LA Unified’s SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design in order to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District’s projects. The beneficiaries of the Project include Erwin ES students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the playground pursuant to the Civic Center Act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38130 - 38139).