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Presentation – Final ReportJune 18, 2008
Woodlawn Public LibraryFacility Planning Study
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Study Purpose
To evaluate service constraints associated with the existing Woodlawn branch
To consult with library users and the community concerning current and future needs
To recommend a preferred option for an expansion or replacement library of 12,000 sq. ft.
To evaluate potential sites and recommend a preferred site
To develop a functional space program
To establish preliminary capital costs and implementation plan
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Study Process
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Consultation Activities
On-Line Library User Survey
Key Informant Interviews
Focus Groups
Library Staff Workshop
Phase Two and Final Public Meetings
Presentations to Board and Council
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Study Area
•107 Highway
•Shubie Park
•Main Street
•Lake Banook
•Existing Woodlawn Library
•Portland Street
Library Service and Facility
Requirements
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Trends in Library Design/ Development
Contemporary Libraries Are: Focal Points in the Community Accessible, Comfortable, Welcoming High Profile, Attractive, Visible Multi-Service Providers Centres for Technology and Innovation Part of an Active Service Hub Focused on Customer Service Efficient to Operate, Convenient to Use
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Design Principles
Operationally Efficient Design
Designed to Maximize User Convenience, Flexibility and Multiple Uses
Designed for the Seamless Integration of Technology
Designed as an Accessible, Attractive and Welcoming Community Hub
Designed for Sustainability
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Space ProgramService Areas Proposed Allocation of Space (Net
Sq. Ft.)Subtotal
Main EntryReception/Display Space/Social SpaceCirculation Desk/Area
250250 500
Adult/Youth Services –Collection Books; Video/DVD/CD; Journal/Periodicals 2,700
Adult/Youth Services –Other Seating/Working AreasYouth LoungeTraining/Computer Work Stations
1,000250650 1,900
Children’s Services –CollectionBooks/Display Areas; Video/DVD/CD; Journal/Periodicals 1,475
Children’s Services –OtherSeating/Reading AreasChildren’s Program AreaComputer Work StationsStaff Support/Work Station
250250200125 825
Other Public Library SpaceMeeting Room/Program AreasStorage (Program Room)
900100 1,000
Administration/Staff AreasStaff OfficesTechnical Services/WorkroomShipping/Receiving/Collection StorageStaff Lounge/Kitchen/Washroom
450500500350 1,800
Building Services/Support AreaPublic WashroomsMechanical/Electrical/MaintenanceGeneral Storage
350250200 800
Total –All Areas Net 11,000 Net sq. ft
12,000 Gross sq. ft.
Location of the Library
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Six Step Process
1. Site Analysis – 13 sites
2. Short Listing – 6 sites
3. Contact with Landowners – 6 sites
4. Site Screening – 3 sites
5. Comparative Evaluation – 2 sites
6. Cost Evaluation – 2 sites
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Short Listed Sites
1. Woodlawn Mall (2 Options)
2. Former Canadian Tire Building (Tacoma)
3. Former Canadian Tire Parking Lot (Tacoma)
4. Penhorn Mall
5. Atlantic Superstore Parking Lot (Eisner)
6. Millstone Square
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Short Listed Sites
Former Canadian Tire Parking Lot
(Tacoma)
Former Canadian Tire Building
(Tacoma)
Woodlawn Mall (2 Options)
Penhorn Mall
Atlantic Superstore Parking Lot
(Eisner)
Millstone Square
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Landowner Contact
Reduced List to Three Locations• Woodlawn Mall (2 Options)
• Penhorn Mall
• Millstone Square
Note• Former Canadian Tire – Owner Not Interested
• Atlantic Superstore Parking Lot – Owner Not Interested
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Site Screening
Process to remove sites that do not meet basic criteria
Criteria (yes or no)– Size– Zoning– Access– Visibility– Compatible Use– Timing
Result– Woodlawn Option 1 Removed – Space Requirement– Others Remained for Further Review
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Comparative Site Evaluation Criteria
Process to rank remaining sites
Criteria– Access (Weight = Medium, 2)
– Visibility (Weight = Medium, 2)
– Compatible Use (Weight = Low, 1)
– Centrality (Weight = High, 3)
– Major Partnership Potential (Weight = Low, 1)
– Distance from Other Branches (Weight = High, 3)
– Complementary Use (Weight = High, 3)
Scoring
– 3,2,1,0 (3 = fulfil the criteria, 0 = not at all)
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Comparative Evaluation Results
Access Weight =
2
Visibility Weight
= 2
Compatible Use
Weight = 1
Centrality Weight =
3
Partner Weight
= 1
Distance from Other Branches
Weight = 3
Complementary Uses
Weight = 3Score
Woodlawn Mall
Option 2
2
4
2
4
2
2
2
6
0
0
2
6
3
9
13
31
Penhorn Mall3
6
3
6
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
9
15
31
Millstone Square
1
2
1
2
3
3
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
9
10
20
Recommendations
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Recommendations
Recommendation: The allocation of space in the new Woodlawn Library should generally conform to the Space Program to create a fully functional 12,000 sq. ft. library.
Recommendation: The Library should invite
proposals from both landlords (Woodlawn Mall and Penhorn Mall) and enter into negotiations at both locations.
Recommendation: Negotiations should include the ability to fulfill key design and service objectives with new construction versus leased space and determine a preferred site.
Comments or Questions?
Thank You