South Brooklyn Branch
February 29, 2016
#CPL150www.cpl150.org
Public Meeting 1
Agenda
February 29, 2016
6:00 - 6:15pm Arrival & Refreshments
6:15 - 6:45pm Overview of CPL Strategic Plan & CPL150
Community Vision Plan: Timeline & Process
Overview of Work Stations
6:45 - 8:00pm Work Stations
CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014
Kent State University
CUDC Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
The CUDC is an innovative, non-profit urban design practice committed to a sustainable, vibrant and inclusive urban future.
By combining client-based projects, applied research, graduate teaching and advocacy, we expand the ideas, energy, and resources dedicated to making better cities.
Timeline & Process
In 1979, a new 10,200-square-foot building designed by Fred Toguchi Associates was opened. The architect used the natural contours of the site to define the interior areas with gradual floor level variations. The interior areas were designed by the architect to be in an intimate and “people-sized” scale and lit by skylights.
Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from community residents.
Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each target neighborhood.
Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each target neighborhood.
Recommendations from the Community Vision Plan will support CPL’s efforts to conduct finer grain analysis of the operational costs, interior architectural feasibility, and other financial investments required to commit resources appropriately.
Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
A report will be produced for each group with recommendations tailored to each branch, which may include:
• Exterior architectural renovations for library branch buildings • Conceptual proposals for reprogramming interior spaces• Outdoor site improvements on library properties • Framework for prioritizing library service locations based on pedestrian, transit, and bicycle accessibility • Streetscape enhancements to improve neighborhood character surrounding branch buildings• Creative ideas for bridging the digital divide • Opportunities for current library services to shift to other neighborhood-based locations • Partnerships with community organizations to achieve residents’ desires
We want a 21st century library—a library that’s a gem.
Address what the community needs now & in the future.
Hope the process will engagepotential partners.
CPL COMMUNITY VISION PLAN : TIMELINE
PHASE 1:Existing conditionsanalysis
PHASE 2:Gather community priorities
PHASE 3:Develop recommendations
GROUP 2 BRANCHES(MT PLEASANT, E. 131ST, BROOKLYN, SOUTH BROOKLYN)
2015 2016
EXISTING CONDITIONS FINAL REPORT
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
ROUND 1 : Advisory Committee Meetings
ROUND 2 : Advisory Committee Meetings
ROUND 3 : Advisory Committee Meetings
ROUND 2 : Public Meetings
ROUND 1 : Public Mtgs& Focus Groups
South Brooklyn Branch
Advisory Committee:David Burkart | Library Patron
Krystle Burkart | Library Patron
Ramses Clements | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
Meg Ehlinger | Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Liz Kilroy Hernandez | Senior Citizen Resources
Dana Mayo | Library Patron
Laura Ponikvar | Library Patron
Luigi Russo | South Brooklyn Branch Manager
Gail Schnell | Library Patron
Victoria Simna | Library Patron
Andrew Sirkovski | Library Patron
Jeff Verespej | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
What word describes your vision of the South Brooklyn Branch experience in 2019?
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ConnectionsRelevantReflectiveAccessible
Open InterestingYouth
ConnectionsRelevantReflectiveAccessible
Open InterestingYouth
OUR SOUTH BROOKLYN BRANCH VISION:
librarybuilding
libraryservices
librarygrounds
neighborhood
The library building is the scale most patrons imagine when asked to think about the library. This scale involves the building’s interior layout and exterior architectural design.
The library grounds includes the property owned by CPL surrounding a branch building. Parking, site signage, outdoor seating, and lighting are included in this experience layer.
The neighborhood surrounds the library building and grounds, with direct impacts on the experience of library patrons through sense of safety, walkability, and community needs.
The library services encompass the other three experience levels. Services include system-wide book transfers, classes, events, and online access to digital resources.
CPL BRANCH EXPERIENCE
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Metroparks Zoo
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Henritze Park
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Loew Park
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MetroHealth Senior Health Center
Senior CitizenResources
Julie Adam’s House
Mary Queenof Peace
St. Leo the GreatCatholic Church
Saint Mark’sLutheran
Rising Harvest Farm
Benjamin FranklinCommunity Gardens
CCPL - Brooklyn Branch Library
Cuyahoga CountyEmployment Center
Cuyahoga MetropolitanHousing Authority
Charles A. Mooney SchoolFacing History New Tech HS
Old Brooklyn Elem& Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Brookridge Elementary
James Ford Rhodes High School
William Rainey Harper Elementary School
William Cullen Bryant Elementary School
M Q P School
LutheranMemorial
PearlAcademy
St. Mary’s
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
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Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Master Plan 2009
Old Brooklyn/Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre
Neighborhood gMaster Plan
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2009Two NeighborhoodsPreserving Our Past, Planning Our Future
TogetherTogether
Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Master Plan 2009
Strategies
Community Heritage & Identity
Undertake research to identify areas and structures with the
12. Encourage recognition & preservation of historically/ culturally areas and structures with the
potential to be historic districts and/or buildings.
historically/ culturally significant properties.
Undertake physical improvements t l l id tif i hb h d
13. Promote place-making efforts to clearly identify neighborhoods.
Install art that reflects identity of i hb h d i hi hl i ibl
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neighborhoods in highly visiblelocations.
Nearby projects | Pearl Rd. TLCI Plan 2009
PEARL ROAD / WEST 25TH STREETTRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PLAN
Building a sustainable future around connected Cleveland neighborhoods
Cleveland, OhioFebruary 2009
A potential Transit Waiting Environment design for the corner of Pearl Road and State Road in front of the South Brooklyn Branch of the
P E A R L R O A D / W E S T 2 5 TH S T R E E T
of the South Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public Library
Nearby projects | Pearl Rd. Streetscape Improvement
Public Art Component
Call for Artists: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Themes could include the neighborhood’s history, architecture, proximity to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, or other relevant subjects or topics. The artworks could, but would not be required to, serve a wayfinding function.
Submission Deadline: 10/30/15
Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Free Public Wi-Fi
Previous projects | Library Cafe Concept
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CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014
Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADONovember 19, 2014
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Service Area | All CPL Branches
Cleveland Public Library calls obstacles, such as hunger, illiteracy, and unemployment: Community Deficits.
CPL embraces its responsibility to fight these deficits by taking a strong STEP for our community’s future and providing:
• Safe places to learn all year round – Safety• Free access to all types of new technology – Technology• Extensive and inspirational communities of learning – Education• A commitment to capturing and honoring history – Preservation
The People’s University
Service Area | South Brooklyn Branch
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Harvard-Lee
Mt. Pleasant
Main Library
Carnegie WestGarden Valley
South Brooklyn
Langston Hughes
Memorial-Nottingham
Martin Luther King, Jr.
CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014
Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADONovember 19, 2014
Source: NODIS
MetroHealthCounty Library
Brooklyn BranchCounty Library
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CPL branch network
South Brooklyn branch use
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South Brooklyn Branch
CPL Community Vision Plan
Distinctive features:
• Second floor meeting room• Sculputure by Carl Floyd, Untitled, 1980 • 19 parking spots• 2nd highest circulation in the CPL system• Relatively significant daylighting inside• Visible and central location
WORK STATIONS:
Libraries are changing fast in response to digital information. How can South Brooklyn Branch continue to offer innovative services? Take a seat and grab a “clicker” for a short interactive presentation. LIMIT: 16
Big change in libraries is moving from transactions to connections with other people.
Future:
Places for Interaction | Business Lounge
Barrington Area Library, Illinois
Our Advisory Committee defined the vision for South Brooklyn Branch as “open,” “reflective,” and “interesting.” What do these words mean to you? Add post-it notes to each category to help guide the vision for library services, facilities, & neighborhood.
What’s working? What’s not? How can South Brooklyn Branch become its best in the future? Have a seat to discuss the Branch’s current strengths, weaknesses, & opportunities in a 20-minute small group discussion.
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Your feedback is crucial to our next steps, so pull up a chair and let us know what you think about the future of South Brooklyn Branch and the larger CPL. Fill out our paper survey, available in English or Spanish.
15 MIN
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15 MINUTE WALK
176
480
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STA
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MEMPHIS AVE
FULT
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BROADVIEW ROAD
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SPRING ROAD
W. SCHAAF ROAD
Brooklyn Heights Cemetery
Metroparks Zoo
Brookside Reservation
Estabrook Rec
Brookmere Cemetery
Henritze Park
Harmody Park
Calgary Park
Cemetery
Archmere Park
Loew Park
Goudreau Park
35
20
20
51
20
35
35
51
51
79
79
79
45
MetroHealth Senior Health Center
Senior CitizenResources
Julie Adam’s House
Mary Queenof Peace
St. Leo the GreatCatholic Church
Saint Mark’sLutheran
Rising Harvest Farm
Benjamin FranklinCommunity Gardens
CCPL - Brooklyn Branch Library
Cuyahoga CountyEmployment Center
Cuyahoga MetropolitanHousing Authority
Charles A. Mooney SchoolFacing History New Tech HS
Old Brooklyn Elem& Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Brookridge Elementary
James Ford Rhodes High School
William Rainey Harper Elementary School
William Cullen Bryant Elementary School
M Q P School
LutheranMemorial
PearlAcademy
St. Mary’s
BROOKLYN CENTRE
OLD BROOKLYN
BROOKSIDE
BROOKLYN
SOU
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ROO
KLYN
BRA
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clev
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blic
libr
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SOUTH HILLS
KEY
15 MIN WALKING RADIUS
BUS ROUTES1
SPECIAL HOUSING
GROCERY/FOOD RETAILER
RETAIL DESTINATION
TRANSIT STATION
HOSPITAL
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
OFFICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PARK/RECREATION CENTER
SCHOOLS
LIBRARY
Mapping Assets
SOUTH BROOKLYN BRANCH!
Children’s Area | Library Coloring Page
Grab a snack and meet us at the work stations!
www.CPL150.org