In response to the precedent-setting nature of the development and construction of the new Lord Stirling Community School in downtown New Brunswick by Devco, the New Brunswick Board of Education requested that Devco undertake the design, development, and construction of a new city high school under the state's Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act. Devco was selected by the New Jersey School Construction Corporation to build the new high school as one of only six Demonstration Projects in the state. The ultimate goal of this unique partnership is to bring about not only a state-of-the-art, quality school facility for New Brunswick students, but also to coordinate the development of the high school with community design features and neighborhood revitalization efforts. The facility features a cutting-edge design to accommodate both current and future educational program needs. Through structured "small learning communities" general instructional areas have been designed to maximize flexibility. Classrooms can either be stand-alone or combined for larger group instruction or special projects. The architectural design of the school allows for educational innovations such as an expansive performing arts program, a culinary arts academy, and a technologically advanced media studies program. The high school project gives New Brunswick and Devco an opportunity to once again combine the planning and development of much needed new school facilities with the important task of revitalizing a neighborhood.