Goals for Students

• An opportunity to build student and community pride in East High School's appearance, history and reputation
• Spaces that encourage student respect for self, each other and for their environment
• Inspiration and reassurance from a well-ordered, maintained outdoor learning environment
• Improved student performance linked to parent involvement and a "learning landscape."
• Student safety and campus security
• Hardscape that encourages interaction among students, teachers and neighborhood
• Available outdoor space maximized and organized for outdoor education and recreation
• State-of-the-art athletic facilities that inspire team and school spirit, physical exercise, and healthy competition

Goals for the Community

• Beautification of the East campus and its environs
• Creation of a gathering place for community events, informal athletics and family recreation
• Historic preservation of Colorado landmarks
• Contribution to the revitalization and safety of the East Colfax business district
• Reduced pollution and vandalism
• Increased neighborhood property values
• Neighborhood safety
• A pastoral neighborhood oasis for self-renewal and serenity