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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

GWTP Seaholm  Redevelopment

Library  Site

Schematic Design 30% Complete Summer 2011 Summer 2011

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City Hall

Design  Development

Construction  Documentation

60% Complete Spring 2012 Spring 2012

Design Complete Spring 2013 Spring 2013

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

Responding to Community Input d Architecture

Access

Program

Natural Light g

Parkingg

Children’s Area

Sustainable Design

Bike Racks

Food Venue

Public Transportation Public Transportation

Quiet Reading Room Quiet Reading Room Public Gathering Spaces Technology Rich Technology Rich

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

Future Library Characteristics b h Flexible & Blended Spaces Focus on Electronic Delivery of Information State of the Art Technologies Community Gathering Place Promoting  Education Through Conversation g Sustainable A Mixture of Both Lively and Contemplative Spaces A Mixture of Both Lively and Contemplative Spaces Collections Displayed to Encourage Discovery

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Library Site Connections Library Site Connections

Shoal Creek Second Street’s Great  Streets Lance Armstrong  Bikeway Western Portal to Western Portal to  Downtown

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Program Realization: Level 1 Plan Program Realization: Level 1 Plan

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Program Realization: Level 2 Plan Program Realization: Level 2 Plan

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Level 5

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Level 6

VIEW TO WEST HILLS

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

The New Central Library will  y be….. A welcoming lantern to downtown  A l i l d Austin

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View from Lady Bird Lake View from Lady Bird Lake

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View from Cesar Chavez Boulevard View from Cesar Chavez Boulevard

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

The New Central Library will  be be….. Connected to Shoal Creek

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View from Southeast: Shoal Creek Plaza View from Southeast: Shoal Creek Plaza

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

The New Central Library  will ….. Embrace the urban character  of Second Street fS d St t

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View from Second Street towards West Avenue View from Second Street towards West Avenue

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Sustainable Strategies Sustainable Strategies High Performance  High Performance Building   Energy Efficient  Energy Efficient Integrated Systems Extensively Daylit at  Extensively Daylit at Perimeter and Atrium Water Efficient Systems  y / Rainwater Harvesting   Sustainable Site  Strategies / Vegetated  Roof  

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The New Central  The New Central Library will be … Beautifully Daylit

Atrium View at the 6th Level,  toward Shoal Creek City of Austin New Central Library

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Destination A welcoming and  g exciting gathering place

Atrium Stair at the 5 h th Level,  l toward Shoal Creek City of Austin New Central Library

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The New Central  The New Central Library will be….. A great porch to the  outdoors

Reading Porch View at 4th Level, toward Lady Bird Lake City of Austin New Central Library

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Project Budget j g

• Project Budget  ‐ $120 Million • Comparative estimates are within budget C ti ti t ithi b d t

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A Library for the Future… A Library for the Future… An inviting  An inviting destination that is  uniquely Austin uniquely Austin 

• Great Reading Porches overlooking Shoal Creek and  Lady Bird Lake • Abundant bicycle parking in the Bicycle Corral/Bicycle  Repair Shop just off the Lance Armstrong Bikeway Repair Shop just off the Lance Armstrong Bikeway • A special display area honoring Austin restaurants  and chefs with a cooking demo area • A special display area honoring Austin music and  musicians • A special display area and Austin film collection  celebrating Austin’s cinematic achievements • A permanent exhibit of beloved puppets created by  A permanent exhibit of beloved puppets created by the Austin Public Library • Custom made shelving to enhance the display of  collection items for serendipitous discovery

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

The New Central Library will  be….. Unique as Austin

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Berry

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A Library for the Future A Library for the Future

Next Steps Library and Design Commission Briefings ‐ September 26th  Downtown Commission ‐ October 19th   Council Approval Requested ‐ October 20th  Spring 2012 ‐ Design Development Complete (60% Design) Spring 2013 ‐ Council Reviews Guaranteed Maximum Price (100% Design) Summer 2013 ‐ Groundbreaking  Summer 2013 ‐ Construction begins Fall 2015 ‐ Construction complete

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A Library for Austin A Library for Austin

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