The Building Program, written by the Library Director, outlines the square footage requirements and organization of the new library, and guides the architects in the initial planning and design stages. Architects begin drawing blueprints, incorporating input from the review of the preliminary floor plan. Basic structural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems are defined for the floor plan. Exterior design elevations are created and cost estimates updated. Drawings and specifications are developed to gain state and local approvals needed to obtain competitive construction bids.
Landscaping design is developed.
Architects submit documents to agencies responsible for state and local approval of the project. The existing library is overcrowded. Both children and adults compete for use of the computers and space in the aisles, while a baby often cries in the background. This discussion has gone on long enough. Let's move forward with design so that our gift to the community next Christmas will be the opening of our new library.