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Presentation – Final Report June 18, 2008

Woodlawn Public Library Facility Planning Study. Presentation – Final Report June 18, 2008. 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

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Presentation – Final Report June 18, 2008

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  1. Woodlawn Public LibraryFacility Planning Study Presentation – Final ReportJune 18, 2008

  2. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  3. Study Process dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  4. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  5. Study Area • 107 Highway • Shubie Park • Main Street • Lake Banook • Existing Woodlawn Library • Portland Street dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  6. Library Service and Facility Requirements

  7. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  8. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  9. Space Program dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  10. Location of the Library

  11. Six Step Process • Site Analysis – 13 sites • Short Listing – 6 sites • Contact with Landowners – 6 sites • Site Screening – 3 sites • Comparative Evaluation – 2 sites • Cost Evaluation – 2 sites dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  12. Short Listed Sites • Woodlawn Mall (2 Options) • Former Canadian Tire Building (Tacoma) • Former Canadian Tire Parking Lot (Tacoma) • Penhorn Mall • Atlantic Superstore Parking Lot (Eisner) • Millstone Square dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  13. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  14. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  15. 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 dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  16. 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) dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  17. Comparative Evaluation Results dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  18. Recommendations

  19. 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. dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.

  20. Comments or Questions?

  21. Thank You

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