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

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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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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
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Study Area
107 Highway
Shubie Park
Main Street
Lake Banook
Existing Woodlawn Library
Portland Street
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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
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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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9. Space Program dmA Planning & Management Services ￭ Terrain Group Inc.
Service Areas
Proposed Allocation of Space (Net Sq. Ft.)
Subtotal
Main Entry
Reception/Display Space/Social Space
Circulation Desk/Area
250
500
Adult/Youth Services –Collection
Books; Video/DVD/CD; Journal/Periodicals
2,700
Adult/Youth Services –Other
Seating/Working Areas
Youth Lounge
Training/Computer Work Stations
1,000
650
1,900
Children’s Services –Collection
Books/Display Areas; Video/DVD/CD; Journal/Periodicals
1,475
Children’s Services –Other
Seating/Reading Areas
Children’s Program Area
Computer Work Stations
Staff Support/Work Station
200
125
825
Other Public Library Space
Meeting Room/Program Areas
Storage (Program Room)
900
100
Administration/Staff Areas
Staff Offices
Technical Services/Workroom
Shipping/Receiving/Collection Storage
Staff Lounge/Kitchen/Washroom
450
350
1,800
Building Services/Support Area
Public Washrooms
Mechanical/Electrical/Maintenance
General Storage
800
Total –All Areas Net
11,000 Net sq. ft
12,000 Gross sq. ft.
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10. Location of the Library

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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
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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
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Short Listed Sites
Former Canadian Tire Parking Lot
(Tacoma)
Former Canadian Tire Building
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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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)
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17. Comparative Evaluation Results
Access
Weight = 2
Visibility
Compatible Use
Weight = 1
Centrality Weight = 3
Partner Weight = 1
Distance from Other Branches Weight = 3
Complementary Uses
Weight = 3
Score
Woodlawn Mall
Option 2 2 4 6 3 9 13 31
Penhorn Mall 1 15
Millstone Square 10 20
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18. 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.
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20. Comments or Questions?

21. Thank You