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EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY STUDY CITY OF BOSTON | BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | ANN BEHA ARCHITECTS
Interpretation
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EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY STUDY CITY OF BOSTON | BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | ANN BEHA ARCHITECTS
Egleston Square Branch Library Study Public Meeting October 29, 2020
Martin J. Walsh, MayorPatrick Brophy, Chief of Operations
Boston Public Library
David Leonard, President
City of Boston, Public Facilities Department
Department of Neighborhood Development
Sheila Dillion, Director
AnnBehaArchitects
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Agenda
Welcome Introduction of Project Process and Schedule
Project Team
COB’s Housing With Public Assets Initiative
Library Programming Recent BPL Branch Projects
Base Branch Program Overview
Example HWPA ProjectsCommunity Feedback
Next Steps
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Introduction of Project
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PROJECT SCOPE
•Evaluate existing building’s physical condition and its ability to meet programmatic needs and sustainable building systems.
•Identificationofneighborhooddemographictrends.
•Develop a building space program base on Boston Public Library’s improved library services and feedback from community.
•Strengthen the library’s connection to the Egleston Square neighborhood and develop possible expanded program opportunitiesspecifictothatcommunity.
•Explore opportunities for mixed-use development with library and housing.
EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY STUDY CITY OF BOSTON | BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | ANN BEHA ARCHITECTS
JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
PHASE 1INFORMATION
GATHERING
PHASE 2DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAM OPTIONS
PHASE 3FINAL PLANNING OPTIONS & REPORT
2020 2021
WE ARE HERE
STUDY SCHEDULE
PublicMeeting #1
WinterPublicMeeting #2
SpringPublicMeeting #3
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SCHEDULE
Study12 months
WE ARE HERE
A/E Design Services12 months
Bid3 months
Construction20 - 30 months
A/ERFQ
Study12 months
A/E Design ServicesFunding for Housing
12 - 24 months
Bid3 months
Construction20 - 36 months
DeveloperRFP
STAND ALONE LIBRARY
CityApprovals& Funding
Based on Fiscal calendar
CityApprovals& Funding
Based on Fiscal calendar
LIBRARY AND HOUSING
* Durations are all estimates
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PROJECT TEAM
Egleston Square
Community
Mayor’s Office of
Neighborhood Services
Department of Neighborhood Development
Boston Public Library
Boston Planning &
Development Agency
Ann Beha Architects
Boehm Architecture
Housing Consultant
Consultants & Engineers
Public Facilites
Department
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PROJECT TEAM
Mayor’s Office:Patrick Brophy, Chief of Operations
Public Facilities Department: Paul Donnelly, Assistant DirectorMaureen Anderson, Senior Project Manager
Boston Public Library:David Leonard, PresidentMichael Colford, Director of Library ServicesEamon Shelton, Director of OperationsAlison Ford, Major Projects Program ManagerPriscilla Foley, Director of Neighborhood ServicesLaura Irmscher, Chief of CollectionsKelly Hall, Major Project Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood Development:Sheila Dillion, DirectorTaylor Cain, Director of Mayor’s Housing Innovation LabJoseph Backer, Housing Development Officer
Ann Beha Architects:Philip Chen, Principal and PresidentSteven Gerrard, PrincipalAmanda Malone, Designer
Affordable Housing Consultant: Boehm Architecture
Civil Engineer: VHB Engineering
Landscape Architect: IBI Placemaking Structural Enginner:RSE Associates
MEP/FP Engineers: AHA Engineering
Code Consultant: Code Red
Cost Estimating: A.M. Fogarty
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood ServicesLindsey Santana, Neighborhood Liaison
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AnnBehaArchitects
Crandall Public LibraryCambridge Public Library
Oliver Wendell Holmes LibraryGaithersburg Public Library
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BPL COMPASS - PRINCIPLES FOR EXCELLENCE: “FREE TO ALL”
1. User-Centered Institution
2. Community Gathering
3. Special Collections
4. Center of Knowledge
5. Children and Teens
6. Access and Innovation
7. Sustainable Organization
8. Fun
The BosTon PuBlic liBrary
comPass: Strategic Plan
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HOUSING WITH PUBLIC ASSETS
People in Public (Buildings)The Department of Neighborhood Development (DND), the Boston Public Library (BPL), and the Public Facilities Department (PFD) are collaborating to explore thoughtful co-location of BPL branches and housing for Boston’s residents.
Emphasis on creating affordable housing for a variety of households.
Thoughtful design principles specific
to library uses.
Integrate spaces for libary users, residents,
and neighbors.
Align with citywide planning initiatives around
housing, the environment, and racial
equity & resilience.
Sunset Park Library, Brooklyn NY
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Library Programming
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LOCATION
Franklin Park
Jamaica Plain
Columbus Ave.
RoxburyW
ashin
gton
St.Ora
nge
Line
Green StreetT-Stop
Malcolm X Park
Stony BrookT-Stop
Jackson SquareT-Stop
T
BUILDING USE
Single FamilyMulti FamilyCommercialMixed UseInstitutionalGovernmentIndustrial
T
T
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEMOGRAPHICS
WHITE BLACK/AFRICAN
AMERICAN
ASIAN/PACIFIC
ISLANDER
HISPANIC/LATINO
OTHER
+4.8%
-5.5%
-0.9%
+1.9%
-0.2%11.9%
16.7%
48.7%43.2%
3.3%2.4%
32.6%
34.4%
3.5%3.3%
ONLYENGLISH
SPANISH OTHER
-3.9%
-1.2%
+5.2%
51.3%
55.2%
33.1%
11.7%
16.9%
31.8%
LESS THANHIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOLOR GED
SOME COLLEGE OR ASSOCIATE’S
BACHELOR’SOR MORE
-1.5% -3.4%-3.0%
+7.9%
23.4%
24.8%
26.5%23.1% 23.9%
20.9%24.8%
32.7%
WHITE BLACK/AFRICAN
AMERICAN
ASIAN/PACIFIC
ISLANDER
HISPANIC/LATINO
OTHER
+4.8%
-5.5%
-0.9%
+1.9%
-0.2%11.9%
16.7%
48.7%43.2%
3.3%2.4%
32.6%
34.4%
3.5%3.3%
ONLYENGLISH
SPANISH OTHER
-3.9%
-1.2%
+5.2%
51.3%
55.2%
33.1%
11.7%
16.9%
31.8%
LESS THANHIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOLOR GED
SOME COLLEGE OR ASSOCIATE’S
BACHELOR’SOR MORE
-1.5% -3.4%-3.0%
+7.9%
23.4%
24.8%
26.5%23.1% 23.9%
20.9%24.8%
32.7%
Under 5 5-17 18-24 25-34 35-64 65+
-1.2%
-4.0% +3.5%
-1.8%
+3.2%
6.3%5.1%
18.7%
14.3%
11.3%11.6% 14.1%
17.6%
38.3%
36.4%
11.3%
14.6%
LESS THAN$10,000
$10,000 $14,999
$15,000$24,999
$25,000$39,999
$40,000$59,999
$60,000$99,999
$100,000$149,999
$150,000$199,999
$200,000OR MORE
-0.8%+2.8% +0.7% -1.7%
-3.4%
-6.0%
+6.1%
+0.5% +1.8%
18.0%17.2%
14.6% 13.1%15.9%13.3%
8.8%12.2% 18.5%
12.5%
12.6%
6.5%3.3%3.8%
2.2%4.0%
11.8% 12.5%
621,074 694,583
10.6%
18,012 21,316
18.3%
+0.3%
22,155 26,32218.8%
621,074 694,58310.6%
18.3%21,31618,012
621,074 694,58310.6%
AGE GROUPSPOPULATION
ETHNICITY LANGUAGES SPOKEN
EGLESTON SQUARE SERVICE AREA
BOSTON
2014 - 20182006 - 2010
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EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT
Positives:
Great Location
Open plan with good sightlines
Abundant daylight
Outdoor educational space
Needs Improvement:
Small community room
Lack of technology
Wornanddatedfinishes
Accessibility Issues
No insulation in exterior walls
TAKEAWAYS
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EXISTING SITE PLAN
COLUMBUS AVE
AM
PM
WINTERSUMMER
Existing Branch
Delphine’s Courtyard
St. Mary of Angles Catholic Church
Walker Park Apartments
Walker Park Parking
Pedestrian Pathway
126’125’124’123’122’120’ 121’
119’
118’
125’ 126’
SITE AREA 24,916 SF BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA 6,354 SF
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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
DN
EGLESTON SQUARE - FLOOR PLAN1/8" = 1'-0" SCALE 0 5' 10' 20'
ADULT COLLECTION
CHILDREN’S COLLECTION
COMMUNITYROOM
STOR
STORTEEN COLLECTION
ADULT TECH
SPANISH COLLECTION
LOBBY
CENTRAL SERVICE POINT
VEST
WORKROOM
STAFF BREAK
LIBRARIAN’S OFFICE
WWC
MWC
STAIR
TEEN SECTION169 SF
CHILD SECTION1,534 SF
ADULT SECTION1,552 SF
ENTRY1,112 SF
COMMUNITY555 SF
STAFF566 SF
SUPPORT759 SF
GSF 6,920 SF
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BPL - ROXBURY BRANCH
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BPL - ROSLINDALE BRANCH
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BPL - ADAMS BRANCH
COMMUNITY ROOM - LOOKING FROM ENTRY FACILITIES
STORAGE
FRIENDS'
STORAGE
CUSTODIAN
FFICE
AV
STORAGE
CUST.
CLOSET
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BREAKROOMELEC
STORAGEIT
LIBRARIAN
MECHANICAL
MUSIC ROOM
BATHROOM
N RSING
MEETING CONFERENCE
WORKROOM1479 SFCOMMUNITY ROOM
1676 SFENTRANCE
814 SFTEENS
2934 SCHILDREN
3092 SFADULT
O
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FFACILITIES
STORAGE
FRIENDS'
STORAGE
CUSTODIAN
FFICE
AV
STORAGE
CUST.
CLOSET
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BREAKROOMELEC
STORAGEIT
LIBRARIAN
MECHANICAL
MUSIC ROOM
BATHROOM
N RSING
MEETING CONFERENCE
WORKROOM1479 SFCOMMUNITY ROOM
1676 SFENTRANCE
814 SFTEENS
2934 SCHILDREN
3092 SFADULT
O
U
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CHILDREN’S STORYTIME - LOOKING WEST
ADAMS STREET AT OAKTON AVE CORNER - LOOKING SOUTH TOWARD ENTRY FACILITIES
STORAGE
FRIENDS'
STORAGE
CUSTODIAN
FFICE
AV
STORAGE
CUST.
CLOSET
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BREAKROOMELEC
STORAGEIT
LIBRARIAN
MECHANICAL
MUSIC ROOM
BATHROOM
N RSING
MEETING CONFERENCE
WORKROOM1479 SFCOMMUNITY ROOM
1676 SFENTRANCE
814 SFTEENS
2934 SCHILDREN
3092 SFADULT
O
U
F
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Existing Areas to be Improved: Entry Central Service Desk Adult Area Children’s Area Teen Area Community Room (Max 100 seats)
Staff Work Areas Restrooms Garden Space
BUILDING PROGRAM
Children’s Reading Exterior Reading
Adult Reading
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Existing Areas to be Improved: Entry Central Service Desk Adult Area Children’s Area Teen Area Community Room (Max 100 seats)
Staff Work Areas Restrooms Garden Space
Possible New Areas: Classroom Small Study Rooms
BUILDING PROGRAM
Building Entry
Central Service Point Community Room
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Example HWPA Projects
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LIBRARY & HOUSING
Library
The Egleston Square Branch Library site o the chance to add new units in an area of the City that would provide economic opportunity for residents, as well as access to local businesses and public transit options while retaining the library as a resource to the community. The study will explore housing types, number of units, and how it can work with a library.
Housing
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TAYLOR STREET APARTMENTS & LITTLE ITALY BRANCH LIBRARYCHICAGO, IL
14,500 SF LIBRARY
66 AFFORDABLE UNITS
7 MARKET RATE UNITS
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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST BRANCH & APARTMENTS
MILWAUKEE, WI
17,000 SF LIBRARY
99 MARKET RATE APARTMENTS
3000 SF RETAIL
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Community Feedback
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The best thing about the Egleston Square Branch is…
The spaces I use the most at the branch are…
The most important services the Library provides are…
I wish the branch had…
What aspects of the existing branch would be nice to see in a new facility?
This neighborhood is unique because…
When thinking about the design of the housing, the most important consideration will be...
Combining housing with this branch library will benefit our neighborhood by...
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Next Steps
We will take your feedback and incorporate into the programming.
Community Meeting 2Winter
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AdditionalFeedback?
Pleasefilloutthesurveyat the link below
Or contact
Priscilla Foley,Director of Neighborhood Services,
Boston Public Library
https://www.bpl.org/egleston-square-project/