Lord Stirling School

Anticipated Completion Date: 2002 Location: Lower George Street redevelopment area Size: 98,000 sq. ft.

Occupancy: New Brunswick Board of Education

Developer: Devco

Architect: Vitetta

Investment: $24.5 million

Financing: First Union National Bank

The new Lord Stirling Community School is being built as a redevelopment project by Devco in accordance with the New Jersey Local Housing and Redevelopment Law. It will be the first privately developed school in New Jersey. Upon completion, it will be wholly owned by the New Brunswick Board of Education and will not only provide for a new state-of-the-art school facility, but will also be an important link for future revitalization efforts in the Lower George Street area. This project has been recognized by representatives of the New Jersey State Legislature for its unique approach to planning, financing, and constructing school facilities, making it a model for future school construction projects throughout New Jersey. The new Lord Stirling Community School will provide facilities for 400 students, grades Pre-K through 5, and will also offer a middle school for grades 6 through 8 with an expanded arts program.