LIBRARY BUILDING

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LIBRARY BUILDING

• Where to Begin?

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WHY?

• Identify the reason for the new/renovated
  building
• Quantify the need based on standards, shortfalls
  and benchmarks
• Relate to community activity
• Focus on benefits
• Discuss options and estimated costs/savings
• Relate to your strategic plan or civic plans

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Stages of the Project

• 1. Concept Development
• Establish major priorities why?
• Select a consultant
• Initial determination of feasibility
  cost/timelines/impact
• Concept design
• Seek approvals of concept/feasibility
• Confirmation of project financing

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Stages of the Project (cont.)

• 2. Detailed Design
• Design development
• Contract documents
• Procurement of goods/services
• Building permit other approvals
• Participation of the public - revision

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Special Consideration

• 3. Alternatives
• Interim process temporary sites
• Partnership with City
• Build up the need with restricted services
• Establish close relationship with community
• Establish the need with funders
• Reinforce your value

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Key Issue

• Communication
• Determine level of involvement of staff and Board
• Decide the role of municipality project
  management
• Regular users of the facility clubs, daycare,
  joint tenants
• Community input in design
• Consultant as communicator
• Model