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Cresthaven Academy Relocation to West 3rd Street

Summary

The charter school won a 5-2 redeveloper designation for a 45,000-square-foot middle school serving 300 students, but neighbors and Councilwoman Briggs-Jones raised serious traffic and parking concerns on tight residential streets and want a traffic study first.

At a glance

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

45,000 sq ft building with 38 parking spaces; traffic study required at planning board.

✅Who benefits

Cresthaven's middle school students and the Fourth Ward community.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby residents concerned about traffic, parking, and charter school funding drawn from the public school district.

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