Was unable to attend this community meeting however if anyone did would love to hear about it! Can't wait to see what the new library will look like. Hopefully it will include more computer work stations and better equipped community rooms. Would also love to see a place where you can have a drink or a snack - something to encourage people to spend more time in the library.
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Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library Hopes and Dreams Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:30 pm
Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library
115 Atlantic Street, SW
The Library System recently completed a Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library, located at 115 Atlantic Street, SW. Based on that analysis, the Washington Highlands Library will be razed and replaced with a new, state-of-the-art building. The design phase of this project is scheduled to begin in summer 2008. Community input will be a key aspect of the design process. This project has not been fully funded; if funding is provided in FY 2009 budget, construction may begin in summer 2009 with a new library scheduled to open in early 2011.
An interim library will serve the neighborhood once the library is closed for reconstruction.
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Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Good Day Congress Heights on the Rise Editor (s),
I love your site’s new look, and enjoy reading the articles. I attended the Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library Hopes and Dreams Meeting on Sept. 17, 2008.
The Library System recently completed a Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Francs A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, located at 3660 Alabama Avenue, SE. Based on the study, this library has been slated to be razed and replaced with a new, state-of-the-art building. Partial funding for this project has been secured through a combination of local and federal funds.
There was an attendance of close to 4o residents. From many of the responses, most were residents of Ward 7. After introductions and presentations, the audience had an opportunity to highlight any item of interest prepared by the Public Library Association. We were able to indicate what was important for our community by placing dots on each and any topic. Topics could be duplicated if the interests were stronger. Such topics have included: Stimulate Imagination, Succeed in School-Homework Help, Physical and Virtual Spaces, Community Resources, Cultural Awareness, Expressing Creativity, Community Resources, Building Successful Enterprises, Satisfying Curiosity, Making Career Choices. The strongest interests were then identified by markings left by the attending community. Additional concerns were brought up such as parking, additional computers, room s for subject training and classes, outdoor reading space, author and book signing, a mini staging area, and separated areas for different age categories.
We were given information and descriptions of the architects selected for the project. One promise made was that the Interim Library will be in place before construction of the original building. The library will continue to operate at the same hours and will have many of the same features including book and DVD collections for adults, young adults, and children, at least 20 public access computers, and Wi-Fi Internet access. The audience applauded. The estimated project timeline, based on distributed literature is: Architect Selection with community input 2 months / Demolition 2-3 months / Design with community input 10-12 months / Construction 18 months / Move-In with equipment and books 3 months. Another community meeting will be held closer to the opening of the new building.
The design phase of this project will begin in June 2008. Assuming full funding is secured for this project in FY 2009 budget, construction will begin in late spring 2009, with a new library opening in early 2011.
For more information on the Interim Process, visit: http://www.dclibrary.org / See DCPL Construction Projects
I, Mitchell Hawkins approve this message.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Good Day Congress Heights on the Rise Editor (s),
I love your site’s new look, and enjoy reading the articles. I attended the Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library Hopes and Dreams Meeting on Sept. 17, 2008.
The Library System recently completed a Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Francs A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, located at 3660 Alabama Avenue, SE. Based on the study, this library has been slated to be razed and replaced with a new, state-of-the-art building. Partial funding for this project has been secured through a combination of local and federal funds.
There was an attendance of close to 4o residents. From many of the responses, most were residents of Ward 7. After introductions and presentations, the audience had an opportunity to highlight any item of interest prepared by the Public Library Association. We were able to indicate what was important for our community by placing dots on each and any topic. Topics could be duplicated if the interests were stronger. Such topics have included: Stimulate Imagination, Succeed in School-Homework Help, Physical and Virtual Spaces, Community Resources, Cultural Awareness, Expressing Creativity, Community Resources, Building Successful Enterprises, Satisfying Curiosity, Making Career Choices. The strongest interests were then identified by markings left by the attending community. Additional concerns were brought up such as parking, additional computers, room s for subject training and classes, outdoor reading space, author and book signing, a mini staging area, and separated areas for different age categories.
We were given information and descriptions of the architects selected for the project. One promise made was that the Interim Library will be in place before construction of the original building. The library will continue to operate at the same hours and will have many of the same features including book and DVD collections for adults, young adults, and children, at least 20 public access computers, and Wi-Fi Internet access. The audience applauded. The estimated project timeline, based on distributed literature is: Architect Selection with community input 2 months / Demolition 2-3 months / Design with community input 10-12 months / Construction 18 months / Move-In with equipment and books 3 months. Another community meeting will be held closer to the opening of the new building.
The design phase of this project will begin in June 2008. Assuming full funding is secured for this project in FY 2009 budget, construction will begin in late spring 2009, with a new library opening in early 2011.
For more information on the Interim Process, visit: http://www.dclibrary.org / See DCPL Construction Projects
I, Mitchell Hawkins approve this message.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thank you so much for the kind words! CHOTR is looking to incorporate more photos of our ever improving part of the city!
That sounds EXCELLENT! Thank you so MUCH for sharing! I can't wait to see the plans for the new library! :)
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