CLOSURE OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL

sale of facility as "surplus" by TVDSB

relocation of students out of community

increased reliance on school buses

longer travel times

decreased active transport

increased vehicle emission

loss of existing student social networks

access to newly built/renovated facilities

better physical accessibility features

increased air and water quality

greater variety of specialized support services and program offerings

reduction in indoor and green space for public use # #

reduction in property value

difficulties promoting and sustaining residential development

loss of community identity

threat to intergenerational connectedness #

greater risk of motor vehicle injury

reduced ability to participate in extra curricular activities

lack of connection to new community

SOCIAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH

PHYSICAL HEALTH