THOMAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY A NEW VISION FOR THE “LIGHTHOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE”
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THOMAS THOMAS MEMORIAL MEMORIAL LIBRARYLIBRARYA NEW VISION FOR THEA NEW VISION FOR THE“LIGHTHOUSE OF “LIGHTHOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE”KNOWLEDGE”
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• Review key findings of TML Study Committee Report
• Discuss appropriate next steps
• Address Council questions and concerns
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES
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-Library constructed in 1919-- latest additions date to 1950s and 1985
EXISTING TML COMPLEXEXISTING TML COMPLEX
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ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
RFP called for an ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING LIBRARY
Multiple assessments were conducted:• Functional• Architectural• Engineering• Peer Comparisons• Public Input
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c.f. “Needs Assessment & Library Improvement Program Findings”
ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
MORE THAN 100 DEFICIENCIESWERE IDENTIFIED
Some of the shortcomings are serious:• Exceeding Floor-Loading Capacity• Potential Mold/Air Quality Problems• ADA/Accessibility Problems• Inefficient/Obsolete HVAC Systems• Highly Inefficient Layout for Staff
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ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
PEER ASSESSMENT
The existing facility severely limits the ability of the Library to serve the public with high-quality 21st century services.
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ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
PUBLIC INPUT
Input from over 1,000 residents:• Focus Groups• Interviews• Surveys• Design Charrette
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ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
PUBLIC INPUT
Feedback suggests the Library should:• Be fully accessible to all• Be energy efficient• Use staff resources wisely• Serve as a center of community life• Offer exceptional services to all• Be located in the town center
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ASSESSMENT FINDINGSASSESSMENT FINDINGS
22,500 GSF +/- are needed to meet the long-term (20 – 30 year) needs of the Cape Elizabeth Library and of the Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society.
Constructing a facility of this size on the existing site (including necessary parking)would be challenging, but possible.
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OPTIONSOPTIONS
Four Options Were Considered
• Do Nothing• Reprogram Existing Space• Addition to Existing Structure(s)• New Facility (Clean Slate)
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OPTION: DO NOTHINGOPTION: DO NOTHING
Doing Nothing is not an option• Deficiencies are serious & wasteful• Current structure not up to code• Total costs (construction & maintenance) will likely increase• Demand for services outstrips building capacity
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• Estimated Cost over $1M with little or no gain in functionality• Building size still limits public demand for services
OPTION: OPTION: REPROGRAMMINGREPROGRAMMING
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OPTION: ADDITION
• No fewer than seven scenarios were formulated and critiqued bythe Study Committee. • Estimated cost $5 - $7.5 Million• Still end up with accessibility issues• Creates other problems e.g. parking• Lot can’t accommodate full 22K sqft
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OPTION: CLEAN SLATEOPTION: CLEAN SLATE
Attributes of Clean Slate• Site allows for design creativity• Flexibility to repurpose space• One level eliminates elevators/stairs• Better sightlines & supervision• Lowers operating costs over time• Costs comparable to “addition” approach: $5.1 - $7.8 M
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RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
The pros and cons of all approaches were considered at great length, and the Library Study Committee voted to recommend the Clean Slate approach.
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DESIGN CONCEPT: DESIGN CONCEPT: PRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY
The consultants and architects were directed to develop a
conceptual plan and drawings based on the Clean Slate
approach retaining historical elements of the old Spurwink
School, and design elements of the old Pond Cove School.
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Conceptual Exterior View
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Conceptual View – Adult Area
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Conceptual View–Children’s Area
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FUNDING CONSIDERATIONSFUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
Funding Considerations• Library is a municipal service• Mix of both public & private funds• Determine the requirements of each• Private funding target unknowable
without fundraising “capacity” study• Need several large leadership gifts• New library will have several exciting
“naming” opportunities
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NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS
Final Report Recommendations
• Development of an initial design andelevation drawings
• Create tools for discussions with community & potential donors• Conduct a fundraising “capacity”
study
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SUMMARYSUMMARY
Final Report is the culmination of 20-months of work by the Thomas Memorial Library Study Committee . . . But the beginning of the dialogue for a 21st century library for the citizens of Cape Elizabeth.
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TML TRUSTEE SUGGESTIONSTML TRUSTEE SUGGESTIONS
TML Trustee Request that the Town Council grant authority to:• Proceed with a Public Education and Awareness Program• Request from Casaccio Architects components/costs of a next level design•Explore a fundraising study & potential for success
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QUESTIONS?