Research/Report
Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF)
This report describes the policy framework needed for community use of public school facilities, discussing how to incorporate joint use into regular public school facility planning and operations.
Case Study/Exemplar
TX, City of Austin
This website describes Austin’s Resilience Hubs program, which supports vulnerable communities during climate and infrastructure-related emergencies.
Research/Report
Mildred E. Warner
In this video, Mildred Warner discusses her new co-authored book, “Community Development and Schools: Conflict, Power and Promise” (Routledge 2024) and spotlights the promise and potential that schools hold as critical community-development actors—and the challenges they face.
Hawaii
Honolulu Civil Beat - April 23, 2025
Ronlynn Arce typically starts her Sunday at 4:30 a.m. at Mililani Mauka Community Park — more than three hours before her kids’ flag football games begin. The park requires all visitors to find street parking, and space is scarce as dozens of teams gather on the weekends for games. “Parking is pretty hectic,” Arce said.…
Research/Report
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S)
This concept paper outlines a framework for joint use of public school facilities by public and private entities. It highlights the need for school districts to understand the benefits of expanded access and discusses the demand, benefits, and challenges related to these partnerships.
Research/Report
Jeffrey M. Vincent
This article analyzes the connection between built environments and health, focusing on the joint use of K–12 public schools. The author reviews literature, conducts interviews, and creates a classification system to aid researchers and practitioners.
Research/Report
John O. Spengler, Daniel P. Connaughton, Jason E. Maddock
This study explores liability risk perceptions among school administrators in underserved communities for community access, many worry about injuries during after-hours recreational use, with 82.2% expressing concern.
Research/Report
Building Educational Success Together (BEST)
This report provides model policy language for elementary and secondary public school facilities related to School Facility and Community Planning; Schools as Centers of Community; Public School Facilities Management; and Public School Facilities Funding.
Research/Report
Bellweather
This Bellwether report provides guidance on how districts can respond to declining enrollment in ways that strengthen high schools, using tactics such as the repurposing of closed/underutilized facilities.
New York
PIX11 - April 23, 2025
Arally outside City Hall Wednesday called for access to basketball courts and other sports facilities in New York City schools during days of inclement weather. “We have to get creative about how we make sure our basketball courts are open throughout the year,” said New York City Council member Shekar Krishnan. Krishnan is a co-sponsor…