Construction Begins on Greenbriar School as Part of Northbrook's Build 28 Initiative
Greenbriar School Construction Begins Under Build 28 Plan: District
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Construction has commenced at Greenbriar School in Northbrook, Illinois, under the Build 28 initiative, which aims to enhance facilities across four schools. Funded by a $95 million referendum and $20 million from operating funds, the project includes a new classroom wing and renovations to existing facilities, scheduled for completion by 2028.
- 01The Greenbriar School project is part of Northbrook School District 28's $95 million Build 28 initiative approved in April 2025.
- 02The total cost for the Greenbriar School project is $20.3 million, which includes a new classroom wing and a cafetorium.
- 03Construction is divided into two phases: Phase I will run from summer 2026 to spring 2027, while Phase II is scheduled from spring 2027 to winter 2028.
- 04The project aims to create updated learning spaces and improve accessibility, with community input guiding the development.
- 05Other schools in the district are also undergoing significant renovations, with a total investment of approximately $110 million across all projects.
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On May 15, 2023, Greenbriar School in Northbrook, Illinois, celebrated the groundbreaking for its construction project under the Build 28 initiative, part of Northbrook School District 28. Voters approved a nearly $95 million referendum in April 2025 to improve facilities at four schools, supplemented by $20 million from the district's operating funds. The Greenbriar project, costing $20.3 million, includes a new classroom wing to replace the outdated 75-year-old structure, a cafetorium addition, and renovations to existing multipurpose rooms. The construction will occur in two phases, with Phase I focusing on the classroom wing from summer 2026 to spring 2027, and Phase II covering the cafetorium and multipurpose room renovations from spring 2027 to winter 2028. The district is collaborating with DLA Architects and Reed Construction, ensuring that construction areas remain separate from daily school activities. The initiative aims to enhance learning environments and accessibility for students, with updates to be shared with the community throughout the process.
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The construction at Greenbriar School will modernize facilities and enhance the learning environment for students in Northbrook.
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