Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, who represents the area, sent the following statement through a spokesman: "Childs is an example of the type of work I'm doing when faced with new developments in the 2nd District. Nobody wants to see neighborhood schools shut their doors. But when the School District decided to move Childs elementary and sell the old location, I made sure that the developer immediately began working with the community. I'm glad that they have been able to work together to create a smart project that works for everyone."