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18 <br /> event field. Additionally, water should be available for plants and grass in the <br /> immediate vicinity of the buildings. <br /> 3. Covered walkways should be provided at the student drop-off areas, main <br /> entrances, and bus loading areas. <br /> 4. Adequate parking for staff and visitors should be provided. The following <br /> minimum recommendations are made regarding the size of parking facilities at <br /> new schools: <br /> Capacity Parking Spaces <br /> Elementary School 600 100 <br /> Middle School 700 120 <br /> Materials <br /> Construction materials should be selected based on low maintenance and high durability. The life <br /> cycle of each new school is a minimum of 50 years. <br /> Page 15 <br />