We are working with the city's law department to draft offer letters to the property owners. Review and approval of these documents will lead to submittal of the building permit drawings at the completion of the Construction Document phase in approximately three months. Public meetings discussing the final design phase also have been held with the Seattle Design Commission and the Capitol Hill community. Schematic design will begin as soon as the architect contract is finalized. We are in the process of forming an architect selection advisory panel to review submittals and interview architects for this branch.
Contractors are in the process of pricing the set and requesting information.
The first addendum to the set is expected soon. The dedication and commitment of this group is greatly appreciated in that it helped bring community concerns to the attention of the library. Based on preference by the liaison committee to increase the density of our site use, we have initiated a feasibility study with the city Office of Housing. This study will determine if there is a mix of housing that economically could be co-located with the new Greenwood branch. May. To move property acquisition forward on the McDonald's site, the board voted to request the City Council to initiate condemnation.