Emerson Elementary School has been at the heart of Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood since 1906. The current 1960s-era school building has not been modernized or upgraded in 30 years, resulting in a long list of overdue improvements to address life safety, accessibility, and safety issues, as well as utility infrastructure. Noll & Tam is currently working with Berkeley USD on the pre-design and facilities assessment phase. After gathering input from the school community, we will develop a prioritized list of recommendations to help transform the K-5 campus and provide learning environments that inspire and support the long-term growth of students and the campus as a whole.