[Mpls] New Central Library Design Workshops
You are invited... NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Minneapolis' New Central Library design is beginning to take shape. The current stage of planning--called design development--focuses on users' experiences in the building. During this phase, the architects need public input to ensure that the spaces will be inspiring, inviting, and functional. You're invited to participate in a user group workshop that matches your interest. You'll meet with architects and staff to explore specific uses of the building, to discuss room character, and to provide suggestions, ideas, and feedback on design details and features. The 90-minute workshops will take place at Central Library Marquette, 4th floor Board Room, 250 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis. They are listed below, by topic (some workshops are offered twice). For more information, call 612-630-6000 or go to www.mplib.org. ADA/People with disabilities - Wednesday, Dec 11, 5:00 pm Arts/Music community - Thursday, Nov 14, 5:00 pm Business community - Wednesday, Nov 13, 8:00 am Business community - Tuesday, Dec 3, Noon Children/Families - Saturday, Nov 16, 10:00 am Children/Families - Tuesday, Dec 3, 10:00 am Downtown residents - Saturday, Dec 7, 10:00 am Educators/Literacy/Lifelong Learning - Saturday, Dec 14, 10:00 am Homeless/social services - Tuesday, Nov 19, Noon New Immigrants/ELL: Hmong - Saturday, Nov 23, Noon New Immigrants/ELL: Somali - Saturday, Nov 23, 2:00 pm New Immigrants/ELL: Spanish - Saturday, Nov 23, 10:00 am Older adults - Saturday, Nov 16, Noon Older adults - Friday, Nov 22, 11:30 am Planetarium - Saturday, Nov 16, 2:00 pm Researchers/special collections users - Thursday, Nov 21, 5:00 pm Researchers/special collections users - Tuesday, Dec 10, Noon Technology-driven users - Thursday, Nov 21, Noon Technology-driven users - Tuesday, Dec 3, 5:00 pm Teens (ages 12-18) - Friday, Nov 22, 5:00 pm Teens (ages 12-18) - Saturday, Dec 7, Noon - ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] New Central Library Design
What is the R-value for the various types of glass that will clad the proposed building? What is the R-value for other more conventional cladding materials? A couple of examples would be great. How do the costs of routine exterior maintenance compare between the all-glass exterior and more conventional materials? Ann Berget Kingfield ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] New Central Library Design
With the recent concerns related to heightened security I certainly hope it's bullet-proof. And with Randy Moss careening around downtown, automobile-proof as well. Jill Harmon Cleveland From: Hamilton, Colin J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] New Central Library Design Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:18:11 -0500 In reply to a question raised by another list member: All of the glass planned for the new Central Library will be UV protected in a manner that ensures there will be no light damage to books or other pieces of the library collection. This was a problem in the old library that will be corrected in the new library. Colin Hamilton Executive Director Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library 612/630-6172 612/630-6180 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
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Harmon...would that be Harmon of the local glass company? Hm-m-m... grin Ann Berget
[Mpls] New Central Library Design Unveiling
MINNEAPOLIS' NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY DESIGN TO BE UNVEILED OCTOBER 1 Architect Cesar Pelli to make presentation Cesar Pelli and his team from Cesar Pelli Associates (New Haven, Conn.) and Architectural Alliance (Minneapolis) will unveil the design for Minneapolis' most significant civic project, the New Central Library, at noon on Tuesday, October 1, 2002. The one-hour event, free and open to the public, will take place at Marquette Plaza (the former Federal Reserve Bank building), 250 Marquette Av. S., Minneapolis. In addition to the design presentation, there will be architectural displays and models on view. Free transportation to the Design Unveiling will be provided by two specially-marked Minneapolis River City Trolleys. The trolleys, running continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, will make pickups at regular trolley stops on Nicollet Mall between 12th and 6th Streets (with an additional stop between 12th and 13th Streets across from the Greenway) and will drop off at Marquette Plaza. On Wednesday, October 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the architecture team will be at the IDS Crystal Court to meet and greet downtown workers and visitors, and showcase the new Central Library design. The New Central Library will be home to an outstanding 2.5 million-item collection - the largest of any public library in Minnesota and the fourth largest in the nation. Designed to be a landmark building, the new library will be a dynamic, resource-rich, downtown destination, providing an essential community gathering place that inspires learning, invites interaction, and improves access to information and knowledge for everyone. The New Central Library is a joint project of Minneapolis Public Library and the City of Minneapolis. Public participation is an essential part of the process. Anyone with comments or questions may: - fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library - leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 [or 612-630-6003 TTY] - submit online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp - write to Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette Av. S., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401. For more information, go online to www.mplib.org or call 612-630-6000. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
