Monday, June 8, 2009

The impact of neighborhood schools

Courtesy of YoChicago:
Home buyers in Chicago, especially those who don't have children, often overlook the impact a neighborhood school can have on property values. Home values can vary significantly from block to block based on school district boundaries.

Parents in Chicago often overlook the impact that a few committed individuals can have on a public school.[Waters Elementary School] may be one of those schools where positive change is underway and where the conditions are right for that change to lock in and become self-reinforcing. If that were to occur property values in the district would be likely to appreciate disproportionately to surrounding areas, even in this difficult market. Will they? It's anyone's guess.
An important area to consider for our schools. Who are the committed individuals who can have an impact on the public schools in our ward?

BTW, watch the video to look at the Gardens of Waters School.

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