Re: [Mpls] Library green/sustainability goals

[ABerget]

Thank you for this policy piece. Unfortunately this says nothing specific about how effectively the proposed design can realize these principles.

When Mr. Pelli presented this proposal to the Implementation Committee, did he provide any written material discussing the operational energy efficiency and maintenance costs that he envisions for the building?

Also, how would the "bonus" services at this site - teen center, community space - be impacted by the kinds of cuts that the Lib. Board is currently considering for the system as a whole? Would this building be held harmless from such future reductions if the community steps up with the additional dollars needed to build it?  If so, how?

Just a note: An earlier turf-rooftop design (Walker Branch Library) was celebrated for its creative design when it was built, but was plagued with serious and expensive leakage problems from the day it opened.  Perhaps Carol Becker, our number-wise list member, can provide info on how much money was spent over the years to attempt to remedy the design problem at Walker?

Just a note 2:  It is interesting that - according to the Strib article - the enthusiastic crowd at Tuesday's unveiling was apparently made up of a majority of non-city residents.  Hope this isn't a case of "It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there."

Ann Berget
Kingfield