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G4 16482-01 LIBRARY VISION INTRODUCTION NEXT STEPS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ENDORSEMENTS TABLE OFCONTENTS CONTENTS FUTURE LIBRARY FRAMEWORK Vision ofa21stCenturyLibrary Capital Project Development Current LibrarySystemProfile Methodology andParticipation Project Purpose Next StepsSummary Recommendations Summary Future LibrariesVisionand FrameworkSummary Vision forMCL Project Background Project PurposeandProcess Summary Building Supportfor Libraries Recommendations Summary Library ExpansionFramework Guiding PrinciplesfortheFramework Multnomah CountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Future LibrariesCommunity ActionCommittee A PlacetoDiscover Stakeholder andCommunity Engagement Acquire SuitableSites Library Typologies Build Equity System Model Funding Strategies Project Sequencing Define Projects Partnerships Develop Win-Win Space PlanningTarget Maximize ReturnonInvestment Expand Sustainably Library AnalysisandPlanningZones Distribution ofLibrarySpaceandServices Customer Experience A PlacetoInnovate A PlacetoEngage ...... 11 33 17 12 11 37 33 31 26 22 17 38 37 36 35 34 33 28 26 25 24 22 21 20 17 16 15 14 13 iii iii 5 1 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 v i

i MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES TABLE OF CONTENTS ii MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES TABLE OF CONTENTS RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX A: PARTICIPATIONAPPENDIX A: APPENDIX B:MARGINALIZATION MAP Summary ofRecommendedProjects East Zone About thisChapter Central Library South Zone Southwest Zone Northwest Zone North Zone Sellwood-Moreland Library Hillsdale Library Northwest Library St. JohnsLibrary Rockwood Library Midland Library Holgate Library Woodstock Library Belmont Library Capitol HillLibrary Gregory HeightsLibrary Hollywood Library Albina Library North PortlandLibrary Kenton Library Troutdale Library Fairview-Columbia Library Gresham Library ...... A-1 B-1 39 90 80 74 70 56 44 42 39 46 88 86 84 82 78 76 72 68 66 64 62 60 58 54 52 50 48 membership(full noted on the reverse of this page) Wilson,ChairBrian Sincerely, framework implemented. is support of this frame Itpleasure with is that the members the of Community Committee Action express their endorsement and andcan should be implemented. The residents of Multnomah County deserve no less. even weexperience as unprecedented growth. believe We framework the that emerged from this effort This consultants MCL to staff and the with representatives, library users, and representatives fromlocal governments. Together, we worked closely conversation from acommunityperspective. Our membership The Community Committee Action worked throughout planning the process to help shape the issues andarticulate vision a for the future of M ofneed more library space. The capital planning process of pastthe year was addresslaunched these to increasingpopulation will furtherput and continuous strain on the system, unless we address the pressing an overall footprint that is, by the smallest far, of any major library system the in country; our rapidly diversity ourof community, specifically in East MultnomahIn County. fact, MCL currently operates in aging facilities single day the of year. What you may know not that is criticalthe serviceslibrary provides the are done in our residents. of all planning framework identifies that what Multnomah County needs to provide the bes prepareto a new vision for Multnomah County Library (MCL). visionThis is articulated a in capital Group 4Architecture, Research + Planning,Inc., and Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc. since July 2016 of CommunityAs the Action Committee, we have worked in tandem with Multnomah County Library, Chair Kafoury andMultnomah CountyLibrary District Board Members: Portland, OR 97214 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Multnomah CountyLibrary District Board Deborah Kafoury, 13,June 2017

vision speaks to our community , with extremely limitedlocations spaces, in that do not necessa Chair You are well aware of the positive impact MCL has on our residents virtually every

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Library engagement throughouttheprocessofdevelopingplan,detailswhichareincludedinplan households seekingaffordablehousing,thelibrarymustbepoisedtoanticipateandmeetneeds experiences unprecedentedpopulationgrowth,coupledwithmigrationwithintheCountyby Members: Chair, MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Erin Cooper Sincerely, become areality. We lookforwardtoworkingcloselywithMultnomah CountyLibraryleadershiptomakethisvision The frameworkchartsapathtowardcontinuedexcellence, relevance,andservicetoourcommunity. realize thepotentialofourlibraryspacesandservicesforforeseeablefuture. framework toguidethefutureworkofMultnomahCountyLibrary. Byendorsingthisplan,wecan health andsuccess,ourlibrarysystemneedsaninformed,innovative,implementable than isthenorm--letaloneideal--foranurbanlibrarysystem.Toremainvitaltocommunity’s Our librariesarealreadyoperatingwithfarlessspaceoverall,andconsistentlylocatedspace, of alargerandmoregeographicallydispersedbasepatrons. s have cometounderstandthatlibrariesarenotjuststoragefacilitiesforbooksbutcommunity important newstageinthisforward-thinkingapproach.Ourlibraryandthecommunitiesitserves services tomeetthechangingneedsofpatronsandcommunities.Thisframeworkrepresentsan Multnomah CountyLibraryhaslongbeenattheforefrontofeffortstoadaptlibraryfacilitiesand document. buildings. Withthatinmind,theLibraryAdvisoryBoardheartily this workincludeslookingtothefutureforwiseplanninginservices,materials,andphysical libraries andMultnomahCountyLibraryDistrictBoardonbudgetarypolicydecisions.Partof The LibraryAdvisoryBoardisanimportantpartofthelibrary'sgovernance,advisingdirector Dear ChairKafouryandCommissioners, Library AdvisoryBoardsupportforSpacePlanningFramework June 29,2017 SUBJECT: Multnomah CountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard DATE: FROM: TO: Multnomah CountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Staff: Danika Stochosky; CynthiaTseng;Christopher Williams;BrianWilson; ElliotZais Folen; Elizabeth Hawthorne;EmmaKeppler; LoisLeveen;JackMacNichol; LizzieMartinez;Mardy Stevens; paces Vailey Oehlke –Director ofLibrarie wherepeopleconnectwithresources,ideas,andeachother.Moreover,asourregion SpacePlanningFramework. Weparticularlyvaluethewidespreadlevelofcommunity

Erin Cooper, Chair; Carlene Weldon, Vice-Chair, Marc Alifanz; Thomas Dwyer; Rob Edmiston; Alisa Erin Cooper,Chair;CarleneWeldon, Vice-Chair,MarcAlifanz;ThomasDwyer;RobEdmiston; Alisa Chair DeborahKafouryandCountyBoardofCommissioners

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v MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES ENDORSEMENTS vi MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES ENDORSEMENTS THIS PAGE ISINTENTIONALLY LEFTBLANK. participated inthevisioningandshaping ofthisFrameworkfor Future LibrarySpacesand recommendations. Through ayear-long process, thousandsofresidents, communityleaders,stakeholders, andlibrarystaff capital planningprocess toidentifythedirections andscopeoffacilityneeds forthenexttwodecades. Building uponitstradition ofproactive leadership andplanning,in2016,thelibraryembarkedon afacilities are neededtoensure equitableaccesstovitalservices nowandintothefuture. Oregon projects thatMultnomah Countywillgrow by another15%orsoby2035.Expandedlibraryfacilities of I-205. These deficits andinequities willonlyincrease asthepopulationcontinuestogrow; theState of inequities inhowlibraryfacilitiesandspaceare distributedinthecounty, particularlyincommunitieseast Library serviceinMultnomahCountyishighlyconstrained bythissevere lack ofspace.There are alsogreat Library withroom tospare. offer. Forcomparison,allofthespaceinMCL’s librariescountywidecouldfitintheSeattle Central feet percapita–afractionofwhatpeerlibraries inOregon andinother urbanmetropolitan communities for MCLissimplythatitlacksspace.Overall,MCL’s facilitiesrepresent aservicelevelofjustover0.3square MCL isproactive abouttakingcare ofitsfacilities,andcarriesnodeferred maintenancebacklog.Theissue population ofnearly800,000. Library indowntownPortlandaswellanetwork of18smallneighborhoodlibrariesinserviceacounty changing community and evolving models of libraryservice.Today MCL operates the landmark Central has arich150-yearhistoryofservice,markedbyregular capitalimprovements toaddress theneedsofa Multnomah CountyLibraryisoneofthebusiestandmosthighlyregarded librariesinthecountry. Thelibrary PROJECT PURPOSEANDPROCESSSUMMARY

1 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I aminaweofwhatitoffers —access “Multnomah CountyLibraryexceeds and welcometoallwho cometouse every expectationIhave ofalibrary. to materialsinallforms, kindness — community survey respondent these resources....” may choosetomaintainsomeofitsbuildingswithout expansion. service locationsatorunder21.Insomelocations, suchasitshistoricalfacilities,MCL only inunderservedareas, andMCLshouldstrivetomaintainitstotalnumberofpublic through relocation tolarger sites.Thenumberofnetnewlibrariesshouldbeconsidered should beachievedprimarilybyenlarging libraries,eitheronsitewhere possibleor To maintainoperationalandfinancialsustainability,theproposed expansion ofspace and otherfactors. can adjustthesezonesovertimeasneededtoreflect changinglibraryusepatterns feet percapitalevelineachofthesezonesrelative totheirprojected populations.MCL Multnomah County. Libraryspaceshouldbeplannedtoachievethe0.60.8square five library planning zones based on library use and geographic travel patterns in To ensure the compromised. below whichMCL’s abilitytoachievethecommunity’s servicevisionwillbeincreasingly 0.8 square feetpercapita; 0.6square feetpercapitaisconsidered athreshold level, by 2035.Therecommended target forlibraryspacedevelopmentisbetween0.7and of libraryspaceinorder to servetheprojected countypopulationof910,000people 0.8 square feetpercapita –whichwillrequire more thandoublethecurrent amount Library spaceshouldbeprovided inproportion tothepopulationataratioof communities, whichcurrently lackaccesstoCentralLibrary indowntownPortland. support foranewflagshiplibrarytoservesimilar role foreastMultnomahCounty high valueservices.Thisplanningprocess alsoidentifiedtheneed,opportunity, and away from a warehouse for books and renew its role as a As MCL’s librariesare expanded,CentralLibrarywillhavetheopportunitytomove and jobsupportcenters,otherspecialofferings. located large performancespaces,sophisticatedmakerdedicatedliteracy fits-all” neighborhood library model, and toward a use twoormore librarylocations.ThisenablesMCLtomoveawayfrom a“one-size- Project research showsthatMCLcustomersare highlymobile,andmanyregularly to reflect andcelebratetheculturaldiversityofMultnomahCountycommunities. community engagement,andmore. MCL’s librarieswillalsoprovide richopportunities service, providing amplespaceforstudying,collaborating,creating, reflection, civicand technologies, MCL’s expandedfacilitieswillhavearenewed emphasisonin-library to improve theirlives.Whileaccommodatingsignificantgrowth incollectionsand participate inprograms, engageincommunityconversations,anddiscoverways This planenvisionsasystemof FUTURE LIBRARIESVISIONANDFRAMEWORKSUMMARY equitable distributionoflibraryspace expanded destinationlibraries network model with strategically- , thisFrameworkproposes flagship facility where customerswill with unique, 0.6 to Zone accordingto2010distribution. (3) Approximate2035MultnomahCountypopulationprojectionby StateofOregonOfficeEconomicAnalysis,distributedbyMCL Planning distance theEastZonedoesnotgetasmuchbenefitofCentralLibrary andreceivesnoallocation.Seepage30. (2) SFE=SquareFeetEquivalent;theactualsquarefeetplusallocated shareofCentralLibraryproratedbythezonepopulation. Dueto by StateofOregonOfficeEconomicAnalysis.Seepage20. (1) Approximate2017populationtakenfrom2010USCensus,and extrapolatedbystraightlineprojectionusingMultnomahCounty growth rate The tablebelowreflects thegeneraltype,size,anddistributionofspace recommended inthisFramework. RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY P otws 500·Northwest 55,000 Northwest otws 84,000 Southwest ot 156,000 South East ot 184,000 North T L O A Z M N T O A C N N L L I E N

P o 7 314,000 p 9 / ·Central N/A u (1) 3 l , a 0 t 0 i o 0 n +Central 18locations · CapitolHill · Hillsdale · Hol · Woodstock · Belmont Moreland · Sellwood- · Troutdale Columbia · Fairview- · Gresham · Rockwood · Midland Hei · Gregory · Hollywood · Albina · NorthPortland · Kenton · St.Johns Z o n e g g L hts ate C i b U r a R r R i e E s N T ( + 0CentralLibrary 2 Z + 33,500Central + 39,600Central + 11,800Central + 18,100Central impact distributed 0 o Library allocation Library allocation Library allocation Library allocation 1 n to zonesabove 7 e = 57,200SFE = 81,500SFE = 16,500SFE = 36,500SFE = 60,800SFE L ) 2 public space (103,000 SF S 5 i b F 2 23,700 SF 41,900 SF 18,400 SF 60,800 SF r E allocation , a 4,700 SF (2) 5 r 0 y S 0 S p a F c E e )

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3 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY and haveusedthelibrary sinceIwas except formyyearsin theU.S.Navy “I amalife-longPortlandresident been oneofmyfavorite placesto 6 yearsoldandamnow 71.Ithas — community survey respondent visit throughout myentire life.” expanded libraries. This Framework does recommend that MCL prioritize early acquisition ofland/sites for relative tocommunitieswiththemostneed. on addressing themostsignificantdeficitsandinequitabledistributionoflibraryspace and criteriaforproject sequencingoncefundingbecomesavailable,withanemphasis recommendations. Nevertheless,thisFrameworkdoessetforthaofconsiderations process didnotestablishanyphasingplanorimplementationtimelineforofthe allprojects yetdefinedorfundingstrategiesconfirmed,thisplanning Without recommendations. early project opportunitiesandexplore fundingstrategiestoimplementtheoverall funding, development,andpartnershipopportunities.Thelibrarycannowidentify tools, policies,andstrategieswillprovide MCLwiththeflexibilitytonavigatethrough based libraryservicesthatare equitablydistributedandsustainable.Theseanalytical Multnomah Countyresidents enjoysignificantlyexpanded,vibrant,anddiverseplace- This Frameworkcanbeseenasa“compass”pointingtoward thedesired goal–where NEXT STEPSSUMMARY amount. relative totheirservicepopulationthanMCL–insome casesevendoubleortriplethe and Washington already provide orare planningtobuildsignificantlymore space fit intoSeattle’s CentralLibrary, with room tospare. Manyotherlibraries inOregon footprint is one of the smallest in the nation. Every square inch of MCL’s facilities would Compared tootherurbanlibrarieswithlarge servicepopulations,MCL’s overallfacilities However, whatMCL’s customerscannotfindismuchspaceinthelibraryfor people. the lastfiveyearsandcontinuestogrow. visited nearlyfivemilliontimesperyear. Useof MCL’s digitalcollection has tripledin MCL computeratleastonceandlogsintotwowifi sessionsperyear. MCL’s websiteis in multipleformatsandlanguages.Theaverage MultnomahCountyresident usesan of alibraryatleastsixtimesperyear, seekingadiverse rangeofservicesandresources Based onaverages,MCLseeseachMultnomahCounty resident walkthrough thedoor and accesstoarichvarietyofprograms andtechnology. excellent service,exceptionalstaff, millionsofphysicalanddigitalcollection materials, downtown Portland and neighborhood libraries throughout the county. MCL provides more than790,000.Itoperates 19publicservicelocations,includingCentralLibraryin Today, MCListhelargest publiclibrary inOregon, servingacountypopulationof lifelong learning. century, MCLgrew alongwith thecommunityasacherishedpartnerforliteracyand to a booming population of more than 100,000 people. Over the course of the 20th a free countywidepublic library in1903,fundedthrough taxesandoffering services Multnomah County had a population of less than 5,000 people. MCL transitioned to It wasoriginallyestablishedasaprivately-operatedreading room in1864,when Multnomah CountyLibrary(MCL)istheoldestpubliclibrarywestofMississippi. PROJECT BACKGROUND

5 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION 6 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION “We grabbooksandleavebecause — community surveyrespondent the onlyplacetolook at books is whilesittingonthefloor in someone else’s way.” operational expense,space added,andanticipatedROI. other opportunitieswith varyinglevelsofcapitalcosts,ongoing of tenantspace,service partnerships, developerproposals, and staff foradditionallibraries.MCLisoftenapproached withoffers building campaign, nor can it easily accommodate additional public fundingdoesnotgeneratesufficient revenue foramajor Multnomah County’s populationincreases. MCL’s current than twodecadesago,andthatdeficitcontinues togrow as But thedeficitoflibraryspacewasessentially locked inmore are well-maintainedandattractive. proactive aboutongoingcapitalmaintenance,anditsfacilities improvement program, verylittlespacewasadded.MCLis most ofMCL’s facilitieswere renovated through thiscapital the 1990stofundlibrarycapitalimprovements. Although Multnomah County voters passed two bond measures in to popularauthorlectures. from large scalemusicalperformances,tocandidatedebates, people ormore, whichlimits itsabilitytooffer large programs, MCL onlyhastwomeetingrooms thatcanaccommodate100 MCL facilities are limited and frequently occupied. Countywide, building couldbeproviding. Seatingandcomputersinmost libraries –tothedetrimentofotherservicesthatthisgrand Library becauseoflimitedshelfspaceintheneighborhood More thanhalfofMCL’s collectionmustbekept atCentral in responding tocommunityneedsanddemandsforservice. The lackofspaceinitsfacilities is asignificant barrierforMCL the communityweserve. adapt toprovide thebestservicepossibletopeople and services to offer the best possible experience. We continually We putpeoplefirstaswedesignourbuildingsandonline We re-imagine libraryserviceandspaces world. scope and impact of our work and ensure success in a digital online. We partner with other organizations to expand the and wechampiontheneedforallpeopletobe connected We provide access,training and technologytoeveryone, We builddigitalliteracy culture ofreading. variety of programs and services to nurture and sustain a expert advice and a wide range of materials. We offer a rich of reading. We assistpeoplewithfriendlypersonalservice, We partnerwithindividuals andthecommunityinpursuit We championreading opportunity. tools of creation to people who have limited access or families and caregivers. We offer programs, materials and of interests, agesandbackgrounds. We assisteducators, We and literacy across support learning the full spectrum We enablecreation andlearning we serve. support talented staff members who reflect the community resources thatadvanceopportunityandequity. We hire and We serveeverypatron withrespect anddignity. We offer We reflect andserveadiversecommunity to provide thebestservicepossible. anticipate thechangingneedsofourcommunityandadapt all agesandbackgrounds andusesresources wisely. We will Multnomah CountyLibraryremains relevant forpeople of We make forward-thinking decisions to ensure that • • • the library’s role andvalueinthiscommunity: us changesrapidly, weholdconstantthree pillarsthatdefine library services, programs and culture. As the world around development. We use three-year strategic priorities to shape serving peopleandenablingindividualcommunity Multnomah County Library is a key community asset, MCL 2016-2018STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

The leadingadvocateforreading A trustedguideforlearning Free accessforall people are tothelibrary’s mission “I’m proudest ofhowpassionate community andhowcommitted people are aboutservingthe of servingeveryone.” — MCLstaff member

7 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION 8 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION funding and developmentopportunities overtime. strategies providing MCLwiththeflexibilitytoidentify andtakeadvantageofdifferent The capitalplanwasenvisioned asaframeworkofanalyticaltools, policies, and ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ plan included: As such,MCLinitiatedafacilitiescapitalplanningprocess in2016.Thegoalsforthe community. spaces” inorder tomaximize itsabilitytoserveanddeliverpositiveimpactsinthe needs. Thelibrary’s 2016-2018prioritiesinclude“re-imagining libraryservicesand its serviceprioritiesonathree-year cycleinorder torespond tochangingcommunity all; a trusted guide for learning; and the leading advocate for reading. MCL updates core role andvalueinthecommunityformofthree “pillars”–free accessfor MCL’s missionis“Empoweringthecommunitytolearnandcreate.” Itdescribesits PROJECT PURPOSE ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ development oftheframework. engaging thecommunity, electedleadership,stakeholders,andMCLstaff inthe available; and confirming asetofprioritiestoguideproject sequencingasfunding becomes opportunities astheyarise; providing asetof lenses through whichto identify and evaluateoptions available funds; identifying strategiesforbuilding21stcenturylibraries thatcanbeoperatedwithin 20 years; assessing theamount,type,anddistributionoflibrary spaceneededoverthenext developing avisionforthefuture ofMCL’s facilities; ▪ ▪ ▪ series ofmilestonemeetingswith: members overthecourseofayear. Theprocess includeda leadership andstaff, stakeholders, partners,andcommunity Group 4andHennebery EddyworkedcloselywithMCL service andexperienceopportunitiesin21stcenturylibraries. facilitated aworkshopwithMCLstaff focusedoncustomer framework. Library thought leader and innovator Nate Hill order toincludetheir perspectives inthedevelopmentof on communitiesofcolorthatmaynotaccessMCL’s servicesin community-based organizations inMultnomahCounty, focusing based MultiCulturalCollaborativefacilitatedoutreach to County andthegreater Portlandmetropolitan area. Portland- anticipated constructionmarketconditionsinMultnomah Cost ConsultantsLLCprovided insightsintocurrent and facilities formore Architectural thanadecade.Tigard-based based firmthathasdesignedimprovements atmostofMCL’s partnered withHenneberyEddyArchitects, Inc., aPortland- systems developmasterplansforfuture facilities.Group 4 Group 4 specializes in helping large, complex public library Planning, Inc.,toleadthefacilitiescapitalplanningprocess; In 2016,MCLselectedGroup 4Architecture, Research + METHODOLOGY ANDPARTICIPATION ▪ ▪ ▪ the project toreview project progress. team members.ThePMTmetregularly overthecourseof leadership aswellkeyGroup 4andHenneberyEddy Project Management Team (PMT) – a core group of MCL for future improvements. perspective totheevaluationoffindingsandopportunities team four times, bringing an organizational and operational Management Team. The Think Tank met with the consultant Think Tank –anexpandedversionofMCL’s Executive and evaluateoptionsopportunities. together fourtimestoreview findings,explore concepts, community-based sounding board for the project, coming and theFriendsofLibrary. TheCACwasaninvaluable including MCL’s AdvisoryBoard, TheLibraryFoundation, and representatives ofkeylibrarystakeholdergroups institutions; staff ofconstituent citiesandthecounty; organizations, K-12 districts, andhighereducational of neighborhoodassociations,community-based Community ActionCommittee(CAC)–representatives Community meetingatMidlandLibrary, April2017 Community Action Committee,March2017 Community Action Strategic Vision Workshop, October2016 — community survey respondent “I don’t knowwhatI’ddo without you!”

9 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION 10 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES INTRODUCTION MCL staffworkshop,January2017 Community conversations,December2016 American Heritageandthesupport alongside thisgroup tosay‘wecan Acknowledging thisAND coming — community survey respondent [who weknow]suffer themostin opportunities andachievement. the digitaldivideandinliteracy relevance andspaceforAfrican help, wewillhelpand there isa of thesechildren andfamilies... “What I’dliketoseeiscultural place foryou here’ iscritical!” ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ also included: Community, staff, andstakeholderengagementforthisproject to thisreport. A partial list of project participants is included as an appendix ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ master planrecommendations. community membersprovided feedbackonpreliminary libraries inthespringof2017,where severaldozen Community meetingsheldatNorthPortlandandMidland focus groups isincorporatedasanappendixtothisreport). November 2016through March 2017(asummary of these in partnershipwithcommunity-basedorganizations from More than120participantsin13focusgroups facilitated December 2016. made availableonlineonMCL’s websiteinNovemberand More than 1,700 respondents to an online community survey Multnomah CountyinNovemberandDecember2016. than 50in-libraryandcommunitylocationsthroughout Conversation” intercepts facilitated by MCL staff atmore Nearly 2,000 people engaged via informal “Community for afull-dayfocusedworkshop. together communityleadershipandkeystakeholdergroups WorkshopA StrategicVision heldinthefallof2016,bringing about customerexperienceinserviceandfacilitydesign. Two interactiveworkshopswithmore than60MCLstaff asked thefivequestionsfrom thestaff “survey.” Eight ofMCL’s teencouncils(about75teenstotal)were posted intheworkroom/ break room ateachMCLlocation. An informalstaff “survey” consistingoffivequestions of MultnomahCountyLibrary, andTheLibraryFoundation. Presentations totheMCLLibrary AdvisoryBoard, theFriends 21st centuryvisionissimply unobtainable. The amountofspacein MultnomahCountyLibrarytodayissolimited, muchofthis ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ the libraryasanchorincommunityismore importantthaneverby: report describeshowinthisgrowing worldofvirtualservices,thephysicalpresence of emerging value proposition of the public library — people, place and platform. The The AspenInstitute’s report education, learningopportunitiesandsocialconnections. are essentialtosuccessand progress inthisnewdigitalagebyexpandingaccess to central toeconomicperformanceandprosperity. Theforumrecognized thatlibraries and economicgrowth: information, technology andlearningare becomingmore to aneweconomyinwhichknowledgeandcreativity are thedriversofproductivity American societytransitioningfrom oldindustrialandservice-basedeconomicmodels leaders toexplore andchampion thefuture ofU.S.publiclibraries.Inthecontext In 2014theAspenInstituteconvenedamulti-stakeholderforumofnationalthought VISION OFA21STCENTURY LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ economic development. Providing anAnchor displays andspacesoflinguisticculturalrelevance. Strengthening Community Identity byreflecting alllibraryuserswithcollections, with andunderstanddiversecommunitymembers. Establishing PersonalConnections community resilience. Providing aSafeandTrusted Locationfor youth, families, and seniors, and building forsmallbusinessincubation, workforce development, and Rising totheChallengeidentifiedthree keyassets tothe bycreating opportunitiestorubshoulders

11 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION 12 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION “The libraryhasfeltlike homemy — community survey respondent • • • In Rising to the Challenge, the Aspen Institute proposes three key assets that the public library provides. RISINGTO THECHALLENGE ASPEN INSTITUTE:

community. people operatingindividuallyandingroupscivicneedsof the –andsupportsthelearning innovation. A great is a “third library platform place” – an interactive entitythat can facilitate many enablesthecurationandsharingofcommunity’snew knowledge.Theplatform knowledgeand community togainaccessavarietyoftoolsandresources withwhichtodiscoverandcreate PLATFORM —Thepubliclibraryisuser-centered. Itprovides opportunitiesforindividualsandthe design ofitsphysicalandvirtualspacesthepubliclibrarydefineswhatmakesagreat publicspace. resourcescan gainaccesstoinformation, andalltherichexperienceslibraryoffers. Inthecreative strengthen social bonds and community identity. The library is also a virtual space where individuals provides ananchorforeconomicdevelopmentandneighborhoodrevitalization, andhelpsto people are notmerely consumersofcontentbut creators andcitizensaswell.Itsphysicalpresence playing,meetingandgettingbusinessdone.Itsdesignrecognizescommunicating, learning, that PLACE —Thepubliclibraryisawelcomingspaceforwiderangeofpurposes—reading, andcreationto fostercivichealth.Theyfacilitatelearning forchildren andadultsalike. They connectindividualstoavastarrayoflocalandnationalresources andserveasneutralconveners strengthening thehumancapitalofcommunity. Librariansare activelyengagedinthecommunity. PEOPLE —Thepubliclibraryisahubofcivicengagement,fosteringnewrelationships and whole life.” as anappendixtothisreport. in theprevious chapter;a partiallistofparticipantsisincluded activities forthiscapitalfacilitiesplanningprocess isdescribed vision forMCL’s future facilities.Theengagementstrategyand organizations participated intheprocess ofestablishingthe officials, MCLleadership and staff, andstakeholderpartner Thousands ofMultnomahCountycommunitymembers,elected VISION FORMCL consumption, andsimply “forfunandlearning.” sustainable communitythrough sharingandreduced individual support communitymemberswhocannotafford them,tobuild technology devices,andotheritemswere mentionedaswaysto of lendingbeyondbooksandintootheritems. Tools, seeds, for MCLtoexpandintoa“libraryofthings,”taking theconcept Staff andcommunitymembers alike alsospokeoftheopportunity where customers“can discover more thanwhat theycamefor.” importance ofmaintainingaccesstowellorganized collections In thecustomerexperienceworkshop,MCLstaff spokeaboutthe and forstaff picks….” NOT familiarwith….[with]more spaceformaterialsbrowsing, respondent described the “delightof discovery ofthingsIam around themesofcommunity interest. Onecommunitysurvey Shelving willsupportface-outdisplays,andstaff curation – withmore items,inmore formats,andinmore languages. collection willhavespaceinthelibrarytogrow andbreathe sophisticated, andfulloffresh, interesting materials.”The “open, bright,inviting,safe,intellectuallyfree, technologically One MCLstaff memberdescribed thevisionforlibraryas even staff assistance. power connectionsfortheirowndevices,wificonnectivity, and in learninggroups. Customers willalsobeabletofindcopious people tocomeuseMCL-provided computers,individuallyand need inthecommunity. Thelibrarywillcontinue to beaplacefor discovery, andMCLstaff report thatthisisanarea ofgrowing Technology isanimportantcomponentoflearningand collaboration. spaces forindividualstudy, one-on-onetutoring,andgroup models atawiderangeofscalesandsettingsbyproviding learning havebeenevolving.MCLcansupportthesenew new modelsofself-directed independentandcollaborative Whereas learninghastraditionallyfocusedontheclassroom, closely by“buildlanguageandliteracyskills”atnumberthree. children for school” as the first and second choices, followed ranked “promote valueoflifelonglearning”and“helpprepare or shouldplayinthecommunity, communitysurveyrespondents December 2016. When askedabout what role thelibrarydoes events heldforthiscapitalplanningprocess inNovemberand choices among participantsin the “Community Conversations” resources” and“aplacetolearndiscover”were thetoptwo these vitalservicesandroles. “Aplacetofindmaterialsand Multnomah Countyresidents continuetovalueandappreciate also emerged asanessentialcenterforlearninganddiscovery. materials andaplacetocheckoutbooks.Overtime,MCLhas More than150yearsago,MCLwasfoundedasarepository of A PLACE TO DISCOVER there wasmore room formore such Central Library],theyare alwaysso — community survey respondent interesting andwelldone--wish “I lovethethird floorexhibits[at things atthe branchlibraries.”

13 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION 14 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION adults. Iprobably gotoatleast2or 3 adultprograms atthelibraryper and getachancetoconnect with — community survey respondent week andit’s funandIlearnalot “I LOVEalltheprogramming for my community.” ▪ ▪ preferences isenvisionedforMCL’s future facilities,suchas: A varietyofspacestosupportawiderangeactivitiesand passions.” spaces forpeopletogatherandshare theirwork,projects, and discussions.” AnotherMCLstaff memberenvisioned“beautiful for peopletogather, discover, learnandhavecivic(andcivil) of MCL’s leadershipteamdescribedthelibraryasa“place conducted forthiscapitalfacilitiesplanningprocess. Amember woven through virtuallyeveryconversationandanalysis The conceptofthelibraryasaplaceforpeoplewasthread A PLACE TO ENGAGE the library. cushiony” seatingthatwouldenablethemtolingerlongerin survey respondents spoke oftheneedformore “comfortable, body types,abilities,andindividualpreferences. Community comfortable, attractivefurnishingstosupportavarietyofuses, Essential to the vision of a people-oriented library are ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ among school-ageandteenparticipants. to “hang out” – and this choice ranked significantly higher Conversations eventssaidthatthelibraryshouldbeaplace teens. At least 25% of participants overall in the Community Welcoming, comfortablespacedesignedforyouthand survey. community needsmentionedbyMCLstaff onthestaff technology instruction are just a few of the list of growing Information literacy programs, citizenshipclasses,and Plentiful, well-designedspaceforlibraryprograms. Space tocreate andshare artsandculture. discover thejoyandwonderofreading andlearning. where theyoungestMultnomah Countyresidents can andexpandedspaceforchildren’sVibrant programming, personal servicetocustomers. associated withmaterialsflowandmakestaff availableformore leveraging designandtechnologytoreduce theworkload needs. The libraries will also be operationally efficient, create andtrynewthings inorder torespond tocommunity library trends.” MCL’s librarieswillhavespacewhere staff can service delivery–where MCL is“leadingratherthanfollowing “opportunities forstaff to experiment”inprogramming and MCL staff alsoenvision the future libraryasaplacewith explorations. library are sure tobeexposedandinspired toundertakenew high traffic areas, communitymembersmakingatriptothe new skills.Bylocatingcreative spacesandmediastudiosin creating sparksinterest andinvitesotherstotrydeveloping Observing communitymemberscollaborating, building, and described thebenefitsofobservationallearninginlibrary. new ideas,interests, and capabilities. Project advisorNateHill An importantrole ofthe library istolowerbarriersexplore hands-on learningopportunitiestoo. to otherlocationsandusergroups –adultswantinonthe skills, andworkforce development.Theyenvisionitsexpansion makerspace anditscommunityimpacts,includingeducational, Community surveyrespondents spokehighlyoftheRockwood creativity. as apopularexampleofplacethatisinnovativeandinspires Workshop,and innovate.AttheStrategicVision OMSIemerged participants agreed thatthelibraryshouldbeaplacetocreate where canIdothat?’”Nearly30%ofCommunityConversation places ourpatrons thinkofwhentheyaskthemselves‘how/ One MCLstaff memberenvisionsthelibraryas“oneoffirst functions andusergroups overthecourseofday. libraries thatare highlyflexible,abletoaccommodatedifferent partnerships. ManyMCLstaff spokeofthevisionforexpanded adopting newformatsandtechnologies,embracing changing –responding toevolvingcommunityneeds, Part ofwhatmakeslibrariestimelessisthattheyare constantly A PLACE TO INNOVATE “When Igotothelibrary, especially to beingaplaceofresources and — community survey respondent with homework.Iappreciate the commitment thatthelibrary has also seenstudentsgetting help Rockwood, Ialwaysseepeople reading books,andemployees communicating withvisitorsin using thecomputers,children their nativelanguages.Ihave encouragement!”

15 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION 16 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY VISION ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Flagship andDestinationLibraries Ideas andthemesthatemerged from thisworkshopincluded: of pictures andwords. for eachofMCL’s proposed librarytypologiesthrough collages staff-customer experiencesandexplore spacedesign concepts promote, librarystaff participatedintwoworkshops tomodel To helpimaginewhatqualitiestheMCLexperienceshould of visitingthelibraryisasimportantresources provided. to spendtimeinthelibrary, andrecognizes thattheexperience MCL strivestoprovide avarietyofoptionsonhowandwhere CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Customer-Staff Interactions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Library Qualities ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Rooms suitableformovementandactivelearning Lots ofquietstudyrooms Garden spaces Cafés Rotating artdisplaysbylocalartists A wholemakerfloorinthenewflagship Ample, age-appropriate spacesforteensandtweens deeper communityproblems Leverage servicetohelpindividualsworktowards solving Move servicefrom transactionaltotransformational Places togetquickhelpandspendmore time Easy tofindstaff whocanhelpyouanywhere inthelibrary Comfortable andcozy Airy, bright Flexible andmulti-purpose Social, fun,vibrant Welcoming andinviting service programs. businesses, andotherpartnersoffering community based Space forrotating embedded servicesbyNGOs,local Space forpermanentembeddedservicesbycountypartners small, andcannotaccommodatecommunityneedsdemandsforservice. been abletoovercome the fundamentalreality thatmanyofMCL’s facilitiesare very out more spaceforpeople andprograms. However, suchimprovements have not service options – in order to improve customer service, increase efficiency, and carve some serviceandoperationalupdatesatitssmallerfacilities–suchasincreasing self- customers – there is no deferred maintenance backlog. MCL has also implemented finishes andsystemsinorder toprovide awelcomingandattractiveenvironment for MCL continuestobeproactive aboutfacilitymaintenance,andregularly refreshes as aresult, relatively littlefacilitycapacitywasaddedintheMCLsystematthattime. approved bond measures. That program emphasized renovation overexpansion, and MCL’s last big facilities capital program push was in the 1990s, funded through two voter- Library. materials checkoutshappenattheneighborhoodlibrariesratherthanCentral is warehoused atCentral Library. Ironically, however, more than85%ofMCL’s physical relocated tootherfacilitiessuchastheIsomBuilding.Today, halfofMCL’s collection Administration were housed at CentralLibrary, butover the yearsmanyof these have that role has evolved over time. Historically, systemwide MCL functions such as Central Libraryplaysanessentialrole inMultnomahCounty’s librarysystem,although shifting populationcentershaveledtoincreasingly insufficient locallibraryservice. locations, there islessimpactforeachdollarinvestedinproviding service.Meanwhile, smaller librariesare proportionately more expensivetooperatethanthelarger as theystruggletorespond toincreasingly diverse communityneeds.Becausethe are requiring thesesmalllibrariestochoosebetween breadth anddepthofservice demand from population growth and densification over time. Changing demographics of whichare lessthan8,000square feet–havebecome impactedbytheincreased to where mostcommunitymemberslive.Thesesmallneighborhoodlibraries– network ofsmallneighborhoodbranchesproviding core libraryservicesinproximity a fairlytraditionalsystemmodel–generously-sized CentralLibraryattheheartofa Library facilities in Multnomah County have been developed over time according to SYSTEM MODEL CURRENT LIBRARY SYSTEMPROFILE

17 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 18 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK item. address ofthecustomerwhocheckedout the locationofdotmarkshome coded toaparticularneighborhoodlibrary; June 2016(above).Thecolorofeachdotis neighborhood librariesduringoneweekin Mapping ofallcheckoutsfromMCL — community surveyrespondent Please knowhowmuch your “You are anationaltreasure. community supportsyou.” population. important and well-used resource for much of MCL’s service to person,butthemappingnonethelessshows thatitisan a convenient add-on to other trips likely varies from person Library. WhetherCentralLibraryisaprimary destination or mapping showsthatmostPortlandresidents visitCentral the MCLsystemisCentralLibraryindowntown Portland; library. Thelibrary with thewidestgeographicdrawwithin – thedistancewhichpeopleappearwillingtotravel That said, MCL locationsvary in theirgeographic “draw” within thepastsixmonths. reported thattheyhadvisited atleasttwolibrarylocations as partofthisprocess; onaverage,surveyrespondents supported by theresults of thecommunity survey conducted – accessatleastonefull-serviceMCLlocation.Thisfindingis all geographicareas ofthelibrary’s servicearea can–anddo Maps ofMCLmaterialscirculation datashowthatresidents of LIBRARY USEPATTERNS INMULTNOMAH COUNTY evident eastofI-205. Banfield Expressway; thisnorth-southdividebecomesless on thenorthandsouthsidesof library usepatterns River andI-205,there isaclear dividebetween Willamette the samesideofriver as where theylive. Betweenthe is goodconnectivity, peopletendtochoose libraries on although thereRiver definitelyshapeslibraryusepatterns; decision-making aboutwhichlibrariestovisit.The Willamette other geographicbarriersthatappeartoinfluence patrons’ Mapping ofMCLcirculation dataalsoidentifiedorconfirmed east countycommunities. space relative to the current and projected population size in Central Libraryexacerbatesthegeneraldeficitoflibrary resources andservicesitprovides. The reduced access to Central Library, butalsototheotherexpandedandspecialty a lackofaccessnotjusttothelarger collectionavailableat are significantlylesslikely touseCentralLibrary. Thisindicates communities totheeastofthisvitaltransportationcorridor for many that limit is I-205. Mapping shows that residents of residents are willingtotravelreach CentralLibrary–and However, there isalimittohowfarMultnomah County (avove) Mapping ofcheckoutsfromCentralLibrary and worthwhile.Iwould liketosee more ofthis...sothatwecanbea — community surveyrespondent more sustainablecommunity....” lending opportunities is creative “I thinkpushingtheboundsof

19 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 20 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK Gresham Library(19,300SF) North Portland Library(8,700SF) Albina Library(3,500SF) “My libraryistoosmalltohaveany want tocheckout.Ihave difficulty lifelong loveformeand Iwantto — community survey respondent place tositandcatchmybreath lower shelves....Thelibrary isa reaching orlookingattitlesin and lookoverabookImight keep enjoying itasIage.” 2035 –furtherconstrainingthelibrary’s abilitytoprovide service. space topopulationwillfallbelow0.3square feetpercapitaby expansion ofMCL’s2035. Without facilities,theratiooflibrary over thenexttwodecades,reaching about910,000peopleby the populationofMultnomahCountywillgrow bynearly15% The StateofOregon’s Office ofEconomicAnalysisprojects that resources andspecialservicesprovided bytheCentralLibrary. to downtownPortlandisabarrieraccessingtheincreased also reveal thatthedistance from easternareas ofthecounty MCL’s libraryspaceislocatedinthisarea. Mapping ofMCLdata total countypopulationliveseastofI-205–butlessthan25% in downtownPortland.Bycontrast,approximately 40%ofthe more thanhalfofthisis concentrated attheCentralLibrary of MCL’s public service space is located west of I-205 – and Multnomah Countyisitsunevendistribution.More than75% Compounding theeffects ofthedeficitlibraryspacein to spacerestrictions andfire marshal regulations. and adultsalikeare regularly turnedawayfrom programs due only accommodatesmallprogram attendance;children, teens, course ofeachday. MeetingspaceatmostMCLlocationscan rearranged fordifferent purposesandchangingneedsoverthe solid woodreader chairs inmostlibrariescannotbeeasily of seatsare frequently filledtocapacity. Theheavytablesand co-opted for use as computer stations over time – and all types to reserve it in advance online. Many reader tables have been MCL usersknowthattheirbesthopeoffindingaspecifictitleis proportion ofspaceineachlibrary;atthesametime,regular materials, the physical collection still takes up a significant facilities. Despitestrong growth andcommunityuse ofdigital That MCLisoutofspaceplainlyvisibleinnearlyallits (0.7-1.0 SF/capita). (0.8-1.0 SF/capita);andColumbus(Ohio)Metropolitan Library (1.0 SF/capita);CuyahogaCountyLibraryinCleveland,Ohio (0.7-0.8 SF/capita); San Jose Public Library in northern California Examples includePierce CountyLibrarySysteminWashington building librariestoprovide significantlymore space percapita. library systemswithlarge servicepopulationsare planning and resident, whichisquitelow. Forcomparison,othermulti-branch 0.32 square feetoflibraryspaceforeachMultnomah County Today, MCL’s publicservicefacilitiesprovide approximately DISTRIBUTION OFLIBRARY SPACE ANDSERVICES based onchangingusepatternsandupdatedpopulationdata. data. Zonesshouldbeperiodicallyreevaluated andconfirmedoradjustedasneeded These zonesare basedon analysisofcurrent usepatternsandavailabledemographic ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ For facilityplanningpurposes,MCL’s zonesare: for theestablishmentoffiveMCLfacilityplanningzones. analysis ofcurrent facilitiesaswellfuture planning. Thesepatternsformedthebasis Mapping of library circulation data revealed customer use patterns that guided the LIBRARY ANALYSIS ANDPLANNINGZONES ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ second-highest proportion ofAsianresidents (7%)perUSCensus2010data. another 20,000peopleormore overthenexttwodecades.Thiszonehad More than 150,000 people currently live inthis zone, which anticipates adding The SouthZoneincludesPortlandcommunitiessouthofI-84andeasttheriver. people by2035. Nearly 85,000peopleliveinthiszone,whichisexpectedtoreach nearly100,000 River totheeast, and USHighway26 and I-405onthenorthside. Willamette The SouthwestZoneisboundedbythecountylinetowestandsouth, growth ofatleast15%isexpected overthenext20years. population ofthefivezones,more than55,000peoplecurrently livehere, and River.Highway 26andwestoftheWillamette Althoughithasthesmallest The NorthwestZoneincludesdowntownPortlandaswellareas northofUS 21% ofitsHispanic/Latinocommunitymembersliveinthiszone. 2015 datashowthat40%ofMultnomahCounty’s African-Americanresidents and 185,000, andnearly30,000more peopleare expected overthenext20years.ACS River.east oftheWillamette Thepopulationofthiszonetodayisapproximately The NorthZoneincludesPortland communities north of I-84, westofI-205,and high proportion ofAsianresidents inthiszone. of its African-American communities. US Census data 2010 also showed a relatively nearly 60%ofMultnomahCounty’s Hispanic/Latinopopulationandmore than40% from theAmericanCommunitySurveyin2015showthatEastZoneishometo live inthiszone,whichisexpectedtogrow bynearly50,000people2035.Data The EastZoneincludesallcountyareas eastofI-205.More than314,000people

21 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 22 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK Refer toAppendixBforalargerversionofthismap. • • • • • • • • • • • • • more than20demographicindicators,including: The Marginalizationindex(above)isacompositeof “Continue tobealeader foraccess,

percent ofpopulationregisteredtovote gang activity rate ofrenter-occupied housing adult andjuvenileoffenderpopulations number ofchildreninfostercare crime rate/offenderdata high school/GEDcompletion unemployment rate percent receivingMedicaid,WIC,SNAP low weightandteenbirthrate density ofpopulationscolor poverty rate median householdincome equity, andlearning.” — MCLstaff member planning process. together –oneofthe most importantdriversofthiscapital provide asafe,welcomingspaceforthecommunity tocome for theindividuals and communitiesitserves.MCLstrivesto to helpingcreate equitableoutcomesandpositive impacts community equityandempowerment.Thelibrary iscommitted MCL isproactive inunderstandingandresponding toissuesof – particularlyeastofI-205 – are amongtheareas ofhighestrisk. mapping of this index shows clearly that east county communities composite indexofriskfactorsformarginalization; geographic county are growing more diverse. MultnomahCountytracksa neighborhoods becomelessaffordable, easternareas ofthe the demographicprofile attheneighborhoodlevel.AsPortland diverse overall,marketforces andgentrificationare changing Although MultnomahCounty’s populationisbecomingmore BUILD EQUITY priorities forproject sequencing asfundingbecomesavailable. evaluate optionsandopportunitiesastheyarise,establish They provide a set of lensesthrough which MCL can identifyand recommendations for facilityimprovements in thisframework. system andindividuallocationlevels,are reflected inthe range ofconceptsandconsiderationsforfacilitiesatboththe facilities capitalframeworkisbuilt.Theseprinciplesaddress a This sectiondiscussestheprimaryprinciplesuponwhich GUIDING PRINCIPLESFORTHEFRAMEWORK ▪ ▪ ▪ County. programs, resources, and space to help build a more equitable future in Multnomah Expanded library facilities will significantly improve MCL’s ability to provide diverse ▪ ▪ ▪ service andefficiency. operations basetoamore centraloreastcounty locationcouldimprove both operations isintheIsomBuilding,locatednearAlbina Library. Movingtheoutreach outreach servicesinthesecommunities.Currently, theoutreach team’s baseof population, andMCLcommitsasignificantamount of resources toproviding rich target servicepopulations.MCL’s EastZonehasthemostdemographicallydiverse MCL willexplore opportunitiestomoveitsoutreach operationsbaseclosertoits disproportionately lackaccesstothespecialresources ofCentralLibrary. to MultnomahCountycommunitieswestofI-205, asresidents ofMCL’s EastZone to unique,specialized,andhighvaluelibraryservices. Thiswouldprovide balance the ideaofcreating asecond“CentralLibrary”intheEastZonetoprovide access members participatinginthiscapitalplanningprocess enthusiasticallysupported MCL willprovide flagship libraryservicesineastMultnomahCounty Zone, aswellinotherunderservedareas suchasCully. space. Capitalimprovements andlibraryexpansion are atoppriorityintheEast MCL facilitiesare essential forbringingpeopletogetherinashared community library programs andservices thatthecommunityneeds.Expandedandimproved East Zone,MCL’s facilitiescannotaccommodatethebreadth, depth,andscaleof MCL willincrease itsinvestment inunderservedcommunities services? eastcounty photos ofoutreach libraries? . Particularly in the . Community www.oregonmetro.gov County isavailableat about Multnomah information Additional Virginia. Group, Universityof ResearchDemographics Map source(left):

23 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 24 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK strategies thatcanbeoperatedsustainably. within MCL’s revenue model.Forthisreason, MCLintendstopursueexpansion The traditional model of growth by adding new library locations is not sustainable something elseintheannualbudget. expense, which–withinMCL’s fixed revenue stream –mustbe reallocated from nearly $2.2million.EachnewlibraryaddedtotheMCLsystemalsoaddsincremental system ismore than$1.1millionperyear, andeachregional libraryisbudgetedat facilities. Onaverage,theoperatingbudgetforeachneighborhoodlibraryinMCL More than half of MCL’s annual budget is dedicated to staffing and operations of its responsibility andoperationalsustainabilitymovingforward. successfully withinthisrevenue stream, andintends tocontinuedemonstratingfiscal rate is$1.24per$1,000AV. Forfouryears,MCLhasdemonstrateditsabilitytooperate current tax rate is $1.18 per $1,000 of assessed value (AV); the maximum allowable MCL isfunded through adedicated property tax approved by votersin2012.The EXPAND SUSTAINABLY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ of lessthan20,000square feet. choose tomaintainsomeofitscurrent smalllibraries,itwillnotbuildnewlibraries depth ofservicethatMCLstrivestoprovide forthecommunity. WhileMCLmay efficient andcost-effective for MCLto operate, anddo notsupportthebreadth or MCL will not build or add any new small libraries. Smallare theleast developed through expansionofexistinglibraries. lack ofaccesstootherMCLlocations,and/orwhere sufficient spacecannotbe public servicelocationswillbeconsidered onlyinareas withademonstrated MCL will limit the number ofnet new public service locations alternate sitewithmore expansioncapacity. If expansioncannotbeaccomplishedonthecurrent site,MCLwilllookforan capacity, this may be accomplished by expanding or replacing the existingfacility. will betoexpandeachofitsfacilitieswhere possible.Onsiteswithexpansion MCL will grow by expanding its existing facilities . MCL’s primarygrowth strategy . Addingnetnew ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ severe deficitofspace,whichwill require asignificantlevelofinvestmenttocorrect. This capitalplanningprocess hasconfirmedthatMCLiscurrently operatingwitha MAXIMIZE RETURNONINVESTMENT ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ test themarketforlibraryservicesinaparticularneighborhood. facilities incertaincircumstances, suchastomeetshort-term spaceneedsorto rents andmaximizereturn oninvestment.MCLcancontinuetoconsiderleased them withsitesandfacilitiesitownscontrols, inorder toreduce expensive opportunities todecommissioncurrent leasedfacilities where feasible,andreplace MCL will consider opportunities for facility ownership. MCLwillevaluate of thiscapitalplanningframework. land ownershipandconstructionthatare generallyconsistentwiththeprinciples projects suchasHollywoodLibrary. MCLwillcontinuetoevaluateopportunitiesfor The libraryisrecognized asadesirabledevelopmentpartner, asevidencedby MCL willtakeadvantageofpartnershipopportunitiesforlandanddevelopment need forfullcodeupgradesoftherest ofthebuilding. amount ofspacecanbeaveryexpensiveproposition, particularlyifittriggersthe expanding onownedsites, MCL willavoidsmallfacilityexpansions.Addinga MCL willnotpursuesmallexpansionprojects. acquisition shouldbeanearlypriority. Because of the challenges of finding suitable sites and increasing land costs, land for opportunitiestopurchase sitesinareas identified forexpandedfacilities. which canaccommodatesomedegree offacilityexpansion.MCLwillalsolook take advantageofopportunitiestoexpandonitscurrently ownedsites,manyof MCL willexpandonownedsitesasmuchpossible Notwithstanding thepriorityof . Where practical,MCLwill . through apartnership. Library wasdeveloped MCL’s Hollywood

25 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 26 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK as libraryservicesandprograms. used forawidevarietyofcommunityeventsaswell The newflagshipMainLibraryinDayton,Ohiois light, color, andengagingfurnishings. including avibrantEarlyLearning Centerfilledwith many ofthecharacteristicsadestinationlibrary, The Vancouver CommunityLibrarydemonstrates pick upand return librarymaterials.” — andnotjustbeabuilding where I connect tothecommunity Ilivein — community survey respondent “If itcouldsomehowhelp me This Frameworkreferences thefollowingtypologies. neighborhoods andcommunitiestheyserve. to tailorprograms, services, andspacestomeetneedsofthe needs to be the same. Individual library locations can continue MCL’s proven networkfunctionalitymeansthatnot everylibrary of the same typology must be identical. On the contrary – This shouldnotbetakentomean,however, thatalllibraries within theMCLnetwork. understanding ofthegeneralsizeandrole ofeachtypology Library Typologies sectionistoestablishashared visionand guide developmentoffuture libraries.Theintentofthis This Frameworkproposes asetoflibrarytypologiesto within thepastsixmonths. reported thattheyhadusedanaverageofatleasttwolibraries conducted forthiscapitalplanningprocess, respondents than the one closest to their home. On the community survey shows thatmanycustomerscananddouselibrariesother community-focused servicesuniquetoeachlocation.Analysis points ofaccesstoashared setofresources, aswellto MCL librariesfunctionasanetwork,offering customersmultiple LIBRARY TYPOLOGIES LIBRARY EXPANSION FRAMEWORK ▪ ▪ and increase communityimpact. can findspaceinthelibrarytocomplementMCL’s services and communityevents.Partneragenciesorganizations small group collaborationsaswelllarger libraryprograms and keepthemengagedastheygrow. Space isprovided for for alifetimeoflearningandliteracyfrom theearliestages, for children andteensprepare MultnomahCounty’s youth spaces and supportstraining as well asopen use. Vibrant quantities tomaximizeaccessandmeetcommunityneeds, social engagement.Technology isprovided intypesand needs, from quietindividual studytocollaborativework space and seating to support a wide range of customer *full* ofbooks.Destinationlibrariesprovide well-designed the system’s shared collectionmaterials —buttheyare not They are MCL’s workhorse,togetherhousingthemajority of resources, and spaces to meet diverse community needs. 60,000 square feet,providing arichvarietyofservices, Destination libraries.are 30,000to ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ services inhightraffic locations. embedded staff/services inpartnerfacilities,topop-up automated materialskiosksandremote booklockers),to diversity ofsuchstrategies,from self-serviceoptions(e.g., a cost-effective way. There isawidevarietyandgrowing encourages their use by MCL to target particular needs in alternative service delivery strategies, it embraces and not specificallyaddress ormake recommendations for Focused servicelocations facilities suchasWoodstock andHillsdale. such asSt.JohnsandNorthPortland,wellnewer otherwise. Examplesincludecherishedhistoricfacilities may besignificantlyoutweighedbythecosts–capitaland libraries where thebenefits ofexpansion or relocation expanded. MCLmaychoosetocontinueoperatingsmall that not every current MCL small library can or should be new small libraries. However, this Framework recognizes typology, anddoesnotrecommend developmentofany moving awayfrom small libraries asMCL’s primary library of 21stcenturylibraryservices.ThisFrameworkproposes counterparts, andlackthespacetoprovide afullrange operate persquare footthantheirdestinationlibrary feet. Ingeneral they are more expensive to buildand Small libraries. Small libraries are less than 20,000 square in CharlotteNC. Denmark, thenewMainLibraryinDaytonOH,andImaginOn century flagshiplibraryfacilitiesincludeDokk1inAarhus civic, cultural,andcommunity programs. Examples of 21st library ineastMultnomahCountytosupportdistinctive population alsomeritthedevelopmentofasecondflagship service. MCL’s expansiveservicegeographyandgrowing at leastanothercenturyofinnovativeandresponsive library library –arobust andbeautifulbuildingwiththecapacityfor downtown Portland is Multnomah County’s original flagship in MCL’s full-servicedestinationlibraries.CentralLibraryin high-value programs and resources beyond what’s available and larger. Theyare the“goto”forunique,specialized,and Flagship libraries.facilitiesare 80,000square feet . WhilethisFrameworkdoes Aarhus, Denmark. Dokk1 isaflagshiplibraryandcommunityfacilityin neighborhood resource. St. JohnsLibraryisacherishedandhistoricsmall “I am66andallofmylifethelibrary I visitedtheGresham Library. Other has feltlikehome.Asayoungchild Downtown [Central]Library. To me, libraries thathavebeen important — community survey respondent to meare theSt.Johnsand libraries represent freedom.”

27 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 28 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK service. Butthere really isnoroom with computers.Idofeel offering — community survey respondent don’t haveitisareally important computer accesstopeople who Belmont wasstuffed tothegills “I lovedtohangoutbefore for muchof anythingelse.” Multnomah Countyinclude: Characteristics andcircumstances thatshapethelibraryspaceplanningtarget in library’s organizational characteristics,servicepriorities,partnerships,andresources. community’s uniqueprofile, mobility, needs,andpatternsoflibraryuse,aswelltheir community andlibrarysystem,takingintoaccountarangeofvariablesincludingeach specific ratioofspacetopopulationusedforlibraryplanningistailored toeach appropriate to plan library space relative to the size of the service population. The population growth isstrongly correlated withthedemandforlibraryservices,itis “Square foot per capita” is an important metric for planning library facilities. Because SPACE PLANNINGTARGET ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ planned usingalowerspacetarget. programs andserviceseven withexpandedfacilities,whichcantherefore be community locations. MCL iscommitted to continuingitsinvestmentinthese services, delivering thousands of programs and classes each yearat partner and Extensive outreach services –MCLisrecognized asa nationalleaderinoutreach some oftheneedforextensivespacebookstacksinMCL’s libraries. preference fordigitalcollectionformatscontinuestogrow, whichmaymitigate need room tosignificantly grow itsphysicalcollection.However, thecommunity’s managed duetospaceconstraintswithinitscurrent libraryfacilities.MCLdoes Robust onlineservices which alsomustbeconsidered. income communitiescanbelessfreely mobilethantheirmore affluent neighbors, with strong barriers that inhibit movement. That said, MCL recognizes that lower good mobilitycanhavealowerlibraryspaceplanningtarget thancommunities barriers tolibraryaccessinmostpartsofMultnomahCounty. Communitieswith of MCLdataforthisproject revealed goodmobilityoverallandrelatively few opportunities aswellpedestrian-andbike-friendlyinfrastructure. Mapping significant investmentsincommunitymobility, includingmulti-modaltransit Population mobility–MultnomahCountyanditsconstituentcitieshavemade service population. space percapitamaybelowerthanthetarget usedinacommunitywithsmaller County needssignificantlymore libraryspaceoverall,itsplanningtarget forlibrary is anticipatedtogrow tomore than900,000people by2035.WhileMultnomah they need.MultnomahCountyiscurrently hometoabout800,000people,and can increasingly achieveeconomiesofscaleintermstheamountspace Large servicepopulation –MCL’s collectionofprint/physicalmaterialsmustbeheavily –Ascommunitiesgrow insize,theirlibrarybuildings to populationsizebutatalowerrate. driven bystaff andoperational considerations,whichdotendtogrow proportionately Operations – is not included in this SF/capita target. Space needs for these services are Space forMCLsystemwideservices–includingAdministration,Outreach, and compromises toitslong-term abilitytomeetthecommunity’s needforservices. acceptable. Below the 0.6 SF/capita threshold, however, MCL will face more significant to takeadvantageofwithinitsresources, achievinganylevelwithinthisrangemaybe flexibility inherent inthis range, anddependingontheopportunitiesthatMCLisable range forMCL’s publicservicelocationsis0.6to0.8square feetpercapita.There is In consideration of these and other factors, the recommended target space planning books) it’s pretty easy togetthem space formaterialsbrowsing, and what Iwant(likecurrently popular — community survey respondent fun!) offindingunfamiliar topics “Delight ofdiscoverythingsI am NOTfamiliarwith.So,more [What wouldbemore usefulor challenge andserendipity (and for staff picks.IfIalready know on hold;butwhenIwant the and books, it’s harder.” relevant foryou?] comfortable, cushionychairsatthe apartment with5roommates. The — community survey respondent library, whichmakes mesosad.... The libraryshouldbea sanctuary providing comfortable,cushiony chaotic, becauseIliveinasmall only problem isthere aren’t any “My placeathomeispretty for readers, whichincludes seating areas.”

29 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 30 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK accordingly. additional spaceforpublicservice,thenMCLmay wishtoadjusttheseSFEallocations the otherhand,ifCentralLibraryisrenovated inthefuture tofree upsignificant its populationmaychangeoverallorasapercentage relative tootherzones.On to incorporate18,000SFEintothecalculations ofitsspaceneeds–eventhough at around 103,000square feetinthefuture, thenSouthwestZonecancontinue Assuming thattheamountofspaceforpublic serviceatCentralLibraryremains calculates tonearly36,500SFE. to the current square footage of Capitol Hill and Hillsdale libraries. Together, this service area atCentralLibrary–orapproximately 18,000square feet–inaddition East Zone).Therefore, Southwest Zonegetsacredit for about18%ofthepublic of thepopulationfourzonesservedbyCentralLibrary(i.e.,allexcept For example:thepopulationofSouthwestZonecurrently represents about18% growth orotherfactorsin eachzone. considered asaconstant amount ofspacethatwillnotchangerelative topopulation and addedintothetotallibrarysquare footageineach zone.EachSFEallocationis each zone.Thisallocationisexpressed of“square interms feetequivalent,”orSFE, distributed amongthesefourzonesapproximately proportionate tothepopulationof The approximately 103,000 square feet of public service space at CentralLibrary is MCL’s North,Northwest, South,andSouthwestplanningzones. Library’s spaceisconsidered asupplement tothespaceprovided inthelibraries reach, CentralLibraryisnot assignedtoanysingleMCLplanningzone.Rather, Central used byMultnomahCountyresidents living west ofI-205.Becausethisbroad As themappinganalysisonpage19shows,CentralLibraryisaccessibletoandhighly the useandimpactofCentralLibrarywithinMCLsystem. This Frameworkusesa“square feetequivalent”(SFE)methodologytoaccountfor SQUARE FEETEQUIVALENT next chapter. More detailedrecommendations byzoneandindividualfacilityare includedinthe ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ planning zones. Library spaceshouldbeproportionate toanddistributedamongthefivelibrary LIBRARY RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNINGZONE to page26foradescriptionofthelibrarytypologies.) libraries, withoutaddingmore thantwotothree libraries tothesystemoverall.(Refer accomplished primarilybyexpandingsmallerbranchestobefull-servicedestination includes Central Library and all public service library locations. This growth shouldbe The total amount of space needed is between 545,000 and 730,000 square feet, which library facilitiestoservetheprojected 2035countypopulationofmore than900,000. County Libraryneedstomore thandoubletheamountofspaceinitspublicservice Based on the space planning range of 0.6 to 0.8 square feet per capita,Multnomah RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ two librariesinthiszone. 2035 populationofnearly100,000.Itisrecommended thatMCLmaintaina totalof The SouthwestZoneshoulduptodoubleitslibrary spacetoserveitsprojected consider anetadditionofonelibrarydepending ondevelopmentopportunities. expansion without increasing the number of libraries in this zone, although it may its 2035 population of nearly 180,000 people. MCL should strivetoachieve this The SouthZoneshouldhaveatleasttripletheamountoflibraryspacetoserve new librariesshouldbeneededinthiszone. residents oftheNorthwest Zone haveexcellent access toCentralLibrary, nonet with alarger destinationlibrary. Asmappingofcustomerusepatternsshowsthat by 2035.Thecurrent small, leasedlibraryfacilityinthiszoneshouldbereplaced The Northwest Zone’s populationis projected to grow to approximately 63,000 in thiszone. may berequired toaccommodatedestinationfacilitiesfortheotherthree libraries anticipated to remain at their current sizes and locations.Larger alternativesites new locations).Three libraries –St.Johns,NorthPortland,andHollywoodare It isrecommended that this zonemaintainatotalofsixlibraries(i.e.,nonet associated needforatleasttwiceasmuchlibraryspaceiscurrently available. The NorthZone’s populationisanticipatedtogrow tomore than210,000,withan counterpart toCentralLibraryindowntownPortland. the librariesinthiszoneshouldbedevelopedasaflagshiplibrary–anEastZone public servicelocationmaybeadded,foratotalofsixlibrariesinthiszone.One this willrequire MCLtoacquire andrelocate toalternate,larger sites.Onenetnew facilities in thiszoneshouldbedeveloped as destinationlibraries.Insomecases than 360,000people.Becauseofthemagnitudespaceincrease, most current spacedeficitandexpandtoserveitsprojected 2035populationofmore The EastZoneneedsatleastthree timesasmuchlibraryspacetocorrect the accommodate groups ofvaryingsizes. Study spaces....It’s abeautiful and historicbuilding... butcompared toSeattleorVancouver, MCL’s “Comfortable seating.... Coffee shop....Greatly expanded schedule of events(speakers,forums, bookclubs).Meetingspacesthat Central Library iswhollyinadequate anddysfunctional.” — community survey respondent

31 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK 32 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES LIBRARY FRAMEWORK Concepts forCentralLibrarybyGroup4 Concepts forCentralLibrarybyHenneberyEddy benefit toMCLandthecommunity. development opportunities and strategies to maximize use and and allocations.Furtherstudyofproperty couldfocuson Building andopportunitiestoimprove spaceorganization functions. MCLhascommissionedstudiesofthecurrent Isom accommodate avarietyofpublicserviceand/oradministrative The Isomproperty isasignificant assetandoffers thepotentialto outreach use. of addingspaceatanexistinglibrary(suchasMidland)for MCL couldevaluatethefeasibilityandcost-effectiveness arise forexpandedpublicservicelocationsintheEastZone, proportion ofservices.Depending ontheopportunitiesthat where itanticipatesthat willcontinuetoprovide asignificant base for outreach from the Isom Building further east, which is MCL shouldevaluateopportunitiestorelocate itsoperations to MCL’s servicearea overall. in theLloydCorporatePlaza(eastside)whichisrelatively central to library-ownedspace,ideallycloseitscurrent leasedspace MCL shouldevaluateopportunitiestorelocate Administration SYSTEMWIDE SERVICESRECOMMENDATIONS provide personalizedservice. to increase operationalefficiency andavailability ofstaff to also improve securityandsightlines,leveragetechnology indoor-outdoor connectionwiththestreet. Renovationwould technology, andotherflagshipservices;amore fluid creating nodes within the library for gathering, creativity, forum spacethatcansupportmajorlibraryandcivicevents; programs. Conceptsandstrategiesincludedevelopingalarge years tore-envision CentralLibraryasaplaceforpeopleand MCL hasworkedwithGroup 4andHenneberyEddyinrecent in thishistoricbuilding. provide theopportunitytore-think future servicesandspaces the concentrationoftheseresources atCentral Librarywill Library canberedistributed tootherMCLlocations.Reducing collection materials and other systemwide resources at Central future. AscapacityexpandsatMCL’s otherlibraries,someofthe Central Library will continue to be a flagship facility in the CENTRAL LIBRARY RECOMMENDATIONS Availability andcost Accessibility Compatibility Capacity Location Considerations andevaluationcriteriaforpotentialnewsitesinclude: early priority. Multnomah Countycontinuetotrend upward, MCL shouldmakelandacquisitionan parking requirements. Asreal estatemarketconditionsanddevelopmentpressures in require additionallandornewsitestoaccommodate larger buildingsandassociated A numberoftherecommended libraryexpansionprojects inthisFrameworkwill ACQUIRE SUITABLE SITES ahead for MCL to develop and implement a successful capital improvement program. order toturnthisvisionintobricksandmortar. Thissectiondescribessomeofthetasks Multnomah County, butthisisonlythebeginning.There ismuchworktobedonein This Frameworkprovides aclearvisionandstrong foundationforfuture librariesin CAPITAL PROJECTDEVELOPMENT ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Site cansupportorcreate ahigh-value partnershipforMCL materials abatement,etc. Any constructionpremium costs–e.g.,poor soil conditions,hazardous Site isorwillbecomeavailable Cost toacquire thesite abilities Site topography supports development for universal access for people of all Site is(orplannedtobe)wellservedbypublic transit Site canbeeasilyaccessedonfootandbybike expectations forthesite A libraryiscompatiblewiththecommunity’s developmentplansand Adjacent usesare compatibleandcomplementarywith alibrary Site iszoned(orcanbere-zoned) fordevelopmentas alibrary as alibrary Site hasalready beendeveloped withabuildingthatcanbeadaptedforuse library serviceandefficient operations Site proportions canaccommodate abuildingfloorplatethatsupportseffective multi-level parkingstructure.] developing anintensiveparkingsolution–e.g.,under-building garageor the costsandbenefitsofpurchasing additionallandforsurfaceparkingvs. parking. [Forsignificantexpansionprojects, MCLmayneedtocompare Site islarge enoughtoaccommodate theproposed librarysizeandassociated Site isprominent andvisibletothecommunity Site iswell-locatedwithinthecommunityitintendedtoserve

33 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS 34 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS Redevelopment Strategy, 2000 From OpportunityGatewayConceptPlanand into hubsforlearning,collaborating, a great jobwiththeresources ithas. better isabigpartofthat success.” they are essential),librariesneedto Multnomah CountyLibrary isdoing almost anyotherkindofinstitution. libraries canfillthesekindsofgaps continue transformingthemselves — community surveyrespondent information inmanyways.Public Always lookingforhow itcando “As importantasbooksare (and working, sharing,andproviding access tomanydifferent kidsof in oursocialfabricbetterthan ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ include: Considerations forMCLinevaluatingsuchopportunities buildings thatcouldbedevelopedintolibraryservicelocations. and opportunities,suchastenantspaceinexistingnew community. MCLisregularly approached withproposals a large anddiverserangeofpeoplefrom throughout the Libraries are recognized ashigh-valuepartnersthat candraw DEVELOP WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIPS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ MCL andthecommunity? Is theopportunitylikelytoprovide long-rangevaluefor Is itanequitable,win-winpartnership? in thisFramework? Can itaccelerateimplementationofaproject recommended library operationsprinciplesofthisFramework? Is itconsistentwiththecapitaldevelopmentandlong-range planning target forthatzone? might thesizeofotherlibraries needtobeadjustedinorder toaccomplishthespace is significantlylarger orsmallerthantheoptions presented inthisFramework,how target for that planning zone. For example, if MCL decides to develop a project that will be needed to other improvement projects in order to achieve the space planning As eachproject isdefined,itwillalsobeimportanttoconsiderwhether adjustments ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Development timeline in scope,constructionmarketconditions,developmenttimeline,etc. The project budgetshould berevisited regularly andrevised toaccountforchanges ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ of theassociatedcosts. For project success,itiscriticaltobeascomprehensive aspossibleinidentifyingall Project budget ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Project sizeandscope comprehensive list,butasastartingpointforplanning. the scopeandparametersforindividualprojects. Thefollowingisnotintendedasa As sitesandpartnershipopportunitiesare identified,MCLcanstarttobetterdefine DEFINE PROJECTS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ and whatistheprocess forgettingthemready? If temporarylibraryfacilitieswillberequired, whenwilltheyneedtobeoperational, facility? When will MCL need to have staff trained and ready to move into the expanded How longwillconstructiontakeforaproject ofthistypeand size? When willthedesignprocess begin,andhowlongwill ittake? process, design-build,or another method? Is theproject anticipated to bedevelopedthrough atraditionaldesign-bid-build When are fundsfordesign andconstructionanticipatedtobeavailable? Appropriate contingencies andanticipatedescalation Land acquisitioncostsifapplicable county managementcosts,etc. Soft costs–includingdesign/engineering fees, regulatory costs, moving costs, handling), technology, graphics/signage,andcollectiondevelopment Library andstaff furniture, shelving,specialequipment(e.g.,automatedmaterials Local andstatemandates–suchasforpublicartenergy generation development costssuchashazmatabatement Site andbuildingconstructioncosts–includinganyanticipatedpremium or multi-levelparkingstructure? the project requireWill an intensive parking solution such as under-building garage itbeastandalonelibrary,Will ordevelopedasajointfacilityinpartnership? another existingbuildingtype? itbenewconstruction,expansionofanexistinglibrary,Will oradaptivereuse of How bigwillthelibrarybe?

35 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS 36 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS this, more spacesisneveranuisance. Staff Workshop, November2016 us accesstosafety, andmakesusall don’t feel ‘wrong’ forbeingaqueer one space....Eventhoughthere are It becomesonemore spacetogive supposed toalready bespaceslike “There are veryfewsafespacesfor — community survey respondent that Icanfeelway, atleastin person. Ihavesomuchgratitude of thefewspacesIwalkintoand queer people.Thelibraryisone proud.” ▪ ▪ Expand sustainably ▪ ▪ ▪ Build equity sequencing andphasingoftherecommended projects. proposes asetofconsiderationsandcriteriaforevaluatingthe to makedecisionsaboutproject sequencing.ThisFramework been confirmed.Asfundingbecomesavailable,MCLwillneed strategies toimplementtherecommendations havenotyet At the time of the publication of this Framework, funding PROJECT SEQUENCING to developprojects andfunding. course ofworkingwithcommunities,stakeholders, andpartners Considerations canbeaddedandfurtherrefined overthe This listisintendedasastartingpointfor discussion. ▪ ▪ ▪ Leveraging opportunities ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Maximize ROI ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ that willrequire anewcomplementofstaff) slightly increased staffing levels(vs.netnewlibrarylocations Expansion projects that can beoperatedwithexistingor Projects thataddasignificantamountofspace services Projects thatsupportanddemonstratenewtypesoflibrary service/space Projects to address thegreatest deficits/inequity inlibrary marginalization indexscores Projects inareas ofMultnomahCountywith higher including sites,partnerships,andfunding Projects thattakeadvantageofnewopportunitiesarise, Projects thatare well-defined and ready tomoveforward Projects withahighlevel of communityinterest/support construction Whether temporaryfacilitieswillbeneededduring owned facilities Projects thatreplace high-rent leasedspace with MCL- capital maintenance Renovation projects at facilities that are due for life-cycle Early acquisitionofland construction Opportunities to redeploy staff temporarily during November 2016 Community conversationseventatCentralLibrary, values. libraries respond totheiruniqueneedsandcelebrate partnership withthecommunityinorder toensure thatthe Once funded,eachindividualproject shouldbedesignedin this Framework. securing supportandfundingfortheprojects recommended in vision anddirections for libraryimprovements will becriticalfor Multnomah County. Buildingashared understandingforthe partners abouttheneedforimproved libraryfacilitiesin conversation with community members, leadership, and more tocome.ItwillbeimportantforMCLcontinuethe for thiscapitalfacilitiesplanningprocess, butthere ismuch Extensive stakeholderandcommunityoutreach wasconducted STAKEHOLDER ANDCOMMUNITYENGAGEMENT BUILDING SUPPORTFORLIBRARIES Community conversationseventatFairview Tree Lighting, December2016 Strategic Visioning Workshop, October2016 “The librarysystemisoneofthebest used. Thelibraryprovides resources for theentire communityregardless of whoorwhere someoneisfrom. examples oftaxpayermoneybest — community survey respondent I findittobeasafeplace forall. I amgratefulforallthe services provided.”

37 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS 38 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES NEXT STEPS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ for thecountywideneedsoutlinedinthisFramework. A multi-facetedapproach willbenecessarytoraisethefunds FUNDING STRATEGIES scale inothercommunitieshavetakenfrom 10to20years. could befinishedsooner, facilityimprovement plansofthis improvements envisioned here will be realized. While the work The paceandscaleoffundingwilldeterminehowquicklythe ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ long-term funderofMCLprograms andfundraisingdrives. communities. TheLibraryFoundationhasbeenagenerous for successfulcapitalbuildingcampaignsinmanyother library foundations,forexample,hasbeeninstrumental to supportorenhancecapitalprojects. Supportfrom Private Funding.Localphilanthropy canbetapped land, orfunding,project related services. other governmentalagenciescanbeenlistedtocontribute Regional Partners.Localmunicipalities,schooldistricts,and when availableasawaytoleveragelocaldollars. will seekoutandapplyforcurrent orfuture opportunities a share ofselectfederalandstategrantprograms. The library Grants. Inthepast,library projects havebeeneligible to get its capitalmaintenancebudget. Framework, whichwillbeseparatefrom andinadditionto capital fundforconstructionprojects contemplatedinthis Moving forward, MCLhasestablished a library district projects atitsfacilitiesaspartofannualoperatingbudget. approximately $1 million annually for capital maintenance Library District Operating Budget. MCLcurrently budgets a varietyoffundingmechanismsthatcouldbeexplored. measures forlibraryconstruction andrenovation. There are throughout MCL’s history, votershavesupportedfunding Voter Approved FundingMeasure and/or commercial partners. residential development, and other models exist with office Library hasbeenanationalmodelofsuccessfulmixeduse neighbors whoattractalotoffoottraffic. MCL’s Hollywood libraries as excellent development partners and great Public-Private Partnerships.Theprivatesectoroftenviews . On multiple occasions Zone accordingto2010distribution. (3) Approximate2035MultnomahCountypopulationprojectionby StateofOregonOfficeEconomicAnalysis,distributedbyMCL Planning distance theEastZonedoesnotgetasmuchbenefitofCentralLibrary andreceivesnoallocation.Seepage30. (2) SFE=SquareFeetEquivalent;theactualsquarefeetplusallocated shareofCentralLibraryproratedbythezonepopulation. Dueto by StateofOregonOfficeEconomicAnalysis.Seepage20. (1) Approximate2017populationtakenfrom2010USCensus,and extrapolatedbystraightlineprojectionusingMultnomahCounty growth rate made, andspecificprojects develop. regularly revisit andupdatetherecommendations foreachlocationasopportunitiesarise,decisionsare are astartingpointbasedonknowninformationandopportunitiesatthetimeofthisreport. MCLshould recommendations foreachofMCL’s libraryservicelocations.Itshouldbenotedthattheserecommendations This sectionsummarizesthefindings,spaceplanningranges,andproposed capitalimprovement SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDEDPROJECTS P otws 500·Northwest 55,000 Northwest otws 84,000 Southwest ot 156,000 South East ot 184,000 North T L O A Z M N T O A C N N L L I E N

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39 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 40 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 41 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 42 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS administration andoutreach operations. discussion oftheimprovement strategiesforMCLsystemwideservicessuchas Refer topage21foradiscussionofMCL’s planningzones.Refertopage32fora for CentralLibrary. chapter isdividedintosixsections–oneforeachofthefiveplanningzones,and locations, whichwere theprimaryfocusofthiscapitalfacilitiesplanningprocess. This This chapterfocusesonfindingsand recommendations forMCL’s publicservice ABOUT THISCHAPTER to page18. discussion of the relative service impacts of Central Libraryin areas westof I-205, refer For adiscussionofthespace planning range,refer topage29ofthisreport. Fora foot equivalent” impact of Central Library is also carried forward as a credit as well. capita spaceplanningrangeandtheprojected 2035population;thecurrent “square The recommended amountofspaceforeachzoneusesthe0.6-0.8square feetper ▪ ▪ ▪ serving thatzone. Each zoneintroduction also totalsthespace(square feet)ofalllibrariescurrently ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Each zonesectionbeginswithasummaryoffindingsand recommendations. Sections byZone ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ of thesezones. Library. Thisimpactiscalculatedproportionate tothecurrent populationofeach included inthetotalforeachzoneorder torepresent theimpactofCentral Except intheEastZone,a“square footequivalent”(SFE)amountofspaceis For leasedfacilities,itrepresents thetenantspacearea only. well aspublicuseareas. including back-of-house staff/support spaces, building core and circulation, etc. as For MCL-ownedfacilities,thisiscalculatedbasedonthetotalarea ofthebuilding, respondents whoreported livinginoneoftheZIPcodeseachzone. Selected communitysurveyfindings,where included,are forthesubsetof from June2016. annual statisticsandaGISmappinganalysisofoneweekmaterialcheckouts Current libraryusepatternsare basedonMCLdata, includingselected2015/2016 growth forMultnomahCounty. Population projections for 2035 are based on theStateofOregon’s anticipated American CommunitySurveydata. Current populationsizeandselecteddemographicsare basedonUSCensusand in thisFramework. these strategiesmaybeadjustedorchangedconsistent withtheprinciplessetforth As MCLmovesforward withdevelopmentandimplementationofindividual projects, ▪ ▪ ▪ improvement strategies: typology (refer topage26 forinformationaboutthis)aswelltheapplicablecapital Recommendations forimprovements ateachlocationincludethetarget library other services. Hillsdale. Regionallibrariesoffer extendedhoursofoperationaswellselected MCL operatesfive regional libraries–Belmont,Gresham, Midland,Hollywood,and MCL designationaseitheraregional libraryoraneighborhoodlibrary. Currently, The networkrole foreachlocation(otherthanCentralLibrary)isbasedonitscurrent ▪ ▪ role, andcurrent librarysiteandfloorplans. that zone.Eachfacilitysummaryincludesanarrativeassessment,keydata,network Following eachzonesummaryare findingsand recommendations forlibrarieswithin Facility Summaries ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ facility. MCL islookingtomoveoutofcurrently leasedspace and intoalarger, MCLowned destination sizeontheircurrent sites.Itisalsotherecommended strategywhere “Relocate” istherecommended strategyforlibrariesthatcannotexpandto on individualopportunitiesandconstraintsateachsite. building. Thespecificdevelopmentstrategyforeachlibrarywillvarydepending to anexistingbuildingorbytotalreplacement oftheexistingfacilitywithalarger branch intoadestinationlibrary. Thismaybeaccomplishedeitherbyanaddition An “Expand“recommendation describesthetransformationofaneighborhood round ofupgradesinthe future. recognizes thatevenMCL’s mostrecently-renovated librarieswillrequire another capital maintenancepractices,whichare excellentandhighlyproactive. Rather, it “update” recommendation shouldnotbetakenasapoorreflection ofMCL’s as upgrades/replacement ofkeybuildingsystems,finishes,andfurniture. An project thatalsoincludes libraryservicemodelandoperationsupdatesaswell in their current facilities without expansion or relocation. This is a renovation “Update” isrecommended forneighborhoodlibrariesanticipatedtoremain public (green), andstaff servicepointsandworkspaces(tan). distribution ofspaceforthecollection(blue),formalandinformaluseareas forthe Floor plandiagramsare color-coded generallytoshowtherelative allocationsand Fiscal Year 2015-2016are alsoincluded. to the nearest hundred square feet. Selected library performance statistics from and renovation (where applicable),etc.Mostbuilding areas havebeenrounded Key facility data includebuildingandsite areas, ownership status,datesofopening

43 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 44 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS EAST ZONE total ofsix. developed asaflagshiplibrary. Onenetnewlibrarymaybeaddedinthiszone,fora the amountofspaceavailabletoday. Oneofthelibrariesinthiszoneshouldbe Library spaceintheEastZoneshouldincrease tomore thantripleorevenquadruple SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDATIONS supporting formaleducation. school, buildingaccesstotechnology, buildinglanguageandliteracyskills, opportunities forMCLincludepromoting lifelonglearning,preparing children for According tocommunitysurveyrespondents living inthiszone,toproles and less thanresidents ofotherzones. Mapping analysisshowsthatresidents oftheEastZoneuseCentralLibrarysignificantly geographic reach, whichmaybedueinparttoitsnewmakerspace. extended openhours.Centrally-locatedRockwoodLibraryalsohasasomewhatbroad libraries, MidlandandGresham, whichare designated regional librariesthatoffer data analysisshowthatlibraryserviceinthiszoneisdominatedbyitstwolargest feet, foraservicelevelofapproximately 0.19SF/capita.Mappingandlibraryusage The EastZoneiscurrently servedbyfivelibrariestotalingapproximately 60,800square American residents. Thepopulationofthiszoneisprojected toreach 360,000by2035. 60% ofMultnomahCounty’s Hispanic/Latinoresidents andmore than40%ofitsAfrican According to2015AmericanCommunitySurveydata,theEastZoneishomenearly with approximately 314,000 residents representing 40% of the county’s population. rural areas andCascadesfoothills.Itisthelargest ofMCL’s fiveplanningzones, cities andtowns(Gresham, Troutdale Fairview, Wood andunincorporated Village), The EastZoneisacombinationofeasternmost Portland, aclusterofincorporated EAST ZONEPROFILE for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 page 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space does not apply this to zone. Refer to Central Library (1) Library Central Gregory Heights Library Hollywood Library Albina Library Library Portland North Library St. Johns (1) Library Central Add Library Library Troutdale Library Fairview-Columbia Library Gresham Rockwood Library LibraryMidland Kenton Library Kenton TO T O TAL ( TAL T A LO L L O ( a a C C p p ATIO A p p T r r I o o O x. x . N C N ) ) C U U ~39,600 SFE~39,600 R R 8 6 R R 1,5 0 12,200 SF 19,300 SF 24,000 SF E ENT S ENT , 8,700 SF 5,900 SF 3,500 SF 5,600 SF 6,100 SF 3,600 SF 7,400 SF 6,000 SF 8 N 0 0 T 0 0 0 SFE 0 S S S I Z O IZE Z FE F E E MCL MCL MCL MCL MCL Leased MCL Leased Leased MCL Leased O WNER W N E R Update (no expansion) Expand destination to library on Maintain impact at 39,600SFE at impact Maintain alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or destination library Relocate and expand to Update existing at size, or location be to determined Build new flagship library at destination library Relocate and expand to destination library location location, or relocate to alternate Update existing at leased current site or alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or site current expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or current site or alternate site alternate site expand destination to library on Update (no expansion) Update (no expansion) N/A 12 2 1 5 5 S S ,0 , TR T 0 R 0 0 0 0 ATEG A . . 0 0 6 6 T - 170 - - - -0 E 0 2 G . . 8 8 9 IES I E S S 0 S ,0 , F F/C TO T 0 / 0 0 C O 0 0 A AP R R S S P EAC E ITA I FE F T A E A C H H H

45 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 46 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Recommendations This couldalsobeacandidatesiteforrelocation ofMCL’s outreach operationsbase. flexible communityprogram spaces. incorporating more flexibledesign,more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoinclude A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating 100 people. one ofonlytwomeetingrooms intheMCLsystemthatcanaccommodate more than natural light but poor sight lines. The facility includes three program rooms, including transportation. Itprovides adequateoff-street parking. Theinteriorspacehasgood Midland Library is very accessible, being highly walkable and close to public libraries intheMCLsystem. collected forthisreport. Midland isoneofthemost-visitedandhighest-circulating It hasalarge geographic draw, according to mappingof materials circulation data Midland LibraryisoneofeastMultnomahCounty’s twodesignatedregional libraries. ▪ ▪ 805 SE122ndAvenue, Portland MIDLAND LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Library building foroutreach operations and/or otherMCLuses. site. In this scenario, MCL may wish the feasibility of adapting the current Midland Midland Library could be developed at destination library size on an alternate library; or The current siteappearstooffer capacityforexpandingMidlandtoadestination Opened in1996 24,400 SF, singlestoryonapproximately 2.1acre site LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

47 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 48 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Recommendations the benefitsofinteractivelearningwithayouthfocus. spaces, andpooracoustics.Anewhighlightofthislibraryisitsmakerspaceshowcasing Overall, the interior of Rockwood Library is crowded, offering little seating, inflexible is accessibleviapublictransitandprovides areasonable amountofparkingforitssize. Rockwood LibraryisasmallbutveryaccessiblelocationineastMultnomahCounty. It ▪ ▪ 17917 SEStarkStreet, Gresham ROCKWOOD LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Zone, RockwoodLibrarycouldalsobeupdated and maintainedatitscurrent size. Depending on how much space can be developed in other libraries in the East expansion toadestinationlibrarysize;or The current RockwoodLibrarysiteappearstooffer capacityforadditional Opened in1963;subsequentexpansionsto7,400SF 7,400 SF, singlestoryonanapproximately 1.2acre site COMPUTER MAKER SPACE ROOM MEETING ROOM ADULT CATALOG COMPUTER MAKER SPACE ROOM CHILDREN SERVICE DESK STAFF COMPUTER MAKER SPACE Delivery ROOM SELF CHECK HOLDS MEETING ROOM MEETING Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 ROOM ENTRY ENTRY Exterior book drop Interior book drop ADULT CATALOG ADULT CATALOG COMPUTER MAKER SPACE ROOM 8 4 0 + Potential for expansion onsite and2016(makerspace) • Built in1963,remodels/additions 1998 • 7,400building square footage • 50,530site square footage + Three program spaces – Noisy at times – Few places to sit + Highceiling + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 38parking spaces Bus routes: 20,25&87 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics 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STAFF Delivery DRAFT SELF CHECK HOLDS 8 4 0 + Potential for expansion onsite and2016(makerspace) • Built in1963,remodels/additions 1998 • 7,400building square footage • 50,530site square footage + Three program spaces – Noisy at times – Few places to sit + Highceiling + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 38parking spaces Bus routes: 20,25&87 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics • Parking -3spaces per1,000sf (to be verified) • 65'height limit • 50%lot coverage • Zoning: CMF -Corridor Multi -Family Development Opportunities legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 ENTRY ENTRY 16 614-ROCKWOOD LIBRARY Exterior book drop Interior book drop 32 DRAFT 8 4 0 + Potential for expansion onsite and2016(makerspace) • Built in1963,remodels/additions 1998 • 7,400building square footage • 50,530site square footage + Three program spaces – Noisy at times – Few places to sit + 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49 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 614-ROCKWOOD LIBRARY 32 DRAFT 614-ROCKWOOD LIBRARY DRAFT 614-ROCKWOOD LIBRARY DRAFT 50 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ ▪ Recommendations additional flexibledesign. power outletsforpublicuse,andacommunity-based servicemodelrequiring moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincludeadditional A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating activities. and goodsightlines.Three program spacessupportvarioussizesandtypesofgroup and adequateparking.Thefacilityfeelsspacious,withhighceilingsskylights Gresham Libraryiswelllocated, withexcellentwalkabilityandaccesstopublictransit, extended hours. Gresham Library is one of two regional libraries in the East Zone that is open for ▪ ▪ 385 NWMillerAvenue, Gresham GRESHAM LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Gresham Librarymayalsobeupdatedandmaintained atitscurrent size. Depending onhowand where otherlibrariesare developedintheEast Zone, Gresham Librarycouldberedeveloped asaflagshiplibraryonlarger site;or or atanalternatelocation; Gresham Library could be expanded to a destination librarysize on itscurrent site Opened in1989;renovated in2012 19,300 SF, singlestoryonanapproximately oneacre site + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1989,remodeled in2012 • 19,300building square footage • 43,124site square footage + Three program spaces + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines + Adequate parking Bus routes: 9&87 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics ADULT CHILDREN SERVICE DESK 8 4 0 legend HOLDS STORY TIME service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service ROOM 632 16 COMPUTER ROOM SELF CHECK Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 ENTRY SELF CHECK SERVICE DESK Plan District (to be verified) •1space: 1,000sf for institutional within Gresham 4.1230 • Minimumoff street parking perGresham Code • FAR -3.5:1(with bonus upto 7:1) • Nochange: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use • Zoning: Development Opportunities STAFF MEETING ROOM ENTRY Delivery book drop Exterior 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY DRAFT + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1989,remodeled in2012 • 19,300building square footage • 43,124site square footage + Three program spaces + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines + Adequate parking Bus routes: 9&87 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics

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SELF CHECK + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1989,remodeled in2012 • 19,300building square footage • 43,124site square footage + Three program spaces + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines + Adequate parking Bus routes: 9&87 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics HOLDS HOLDS STORY TIME service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service SERVICE ADULT DESK ROOM Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service 632 16 Plan District (to be verified) •1space: 1,000sf for institutional within Gresham 4.1230 • Minimumoff street parking perGresham Code • FAR -3.5:1(with bonus upto 7:1) • Nochange: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use • Zoning: Development Opportunities

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ROOM SELF CHECK legend 632 16 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 COMPUTER ENTRY ROOM ENTRY SELF CHECK SELF CHECK Delivery CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK SERVICE DESK ENTRY Plan District (to be verified) •1space: 1,000sf for institutional within Gresham 4.1230 • Minimumoff street parking perGresham Code • FAR -3.5:1(with bonus upto 7:1) • Nochange: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use • Zoning: Development Opportunities SELF CHECK STAFF SERVICE DESK 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY 8 4 0 MEETING Plan District (to be verified) •1 space: 1,000sf for institutional within Gresham 4.1230 • Minimumoff street parking perGresham Code • FAR -3.5:1(with bonus upto 7:1) • Nochange: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use • Zoning: Development Opportunities ROOM legend STAFF HOLDS STORY TIME service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service ROOM 632 16 MEETING ROOM DRAFT COMPUTER ROOM ENTRY SELF CHECK Delivery Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 book drop Exterior ENTRY ENTRY SELF CHECK Delivery book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK Plan District (to be verified) •1space: 1,000sf for institutional within Gresham 4.1230 • Minimumoff street parking perGresham Code • FAR -3.5:1(with bonus upto 7:1) • Nochange: DMU-Downtown Mixed Use • Zoning: Development Opportunities STAFF

51 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS MEETING ROOM 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY ENTRY Delivery book drop Exterior DRAFT 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY DRAFT DRAFT 607-GRESHAM LIBRARY DRAFT 52 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Recommendations The leaseexpires inAugust2031. spaces. flexible design,poweroutletsforpublicuse, and communitybasedprograms and moveable furniture/shelving, while projecting long-rangeneedstoinclude relocation, A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating sight lines,butissmallandinflexible,withfew places tosit. line. However, parking isavailable. The interiorspacehasgoodnaturallightand The libraryisinaninconvenientlocationwithpoorwalkabilityandaccesstoonebus Mapping analysisshowsthatithasaverylocalizeddraw. had thelowestvisits,circulation, andprogram attendanceofanyMCLlocation. are verylowcompared withotherMCLlibraries;inFY2015,Fairview-ColumbiaLibrary Fairview-Columbia Libraryisasmallneighborhoodlibrary. Manyofitsservicemetrics ▪ ▪ Street,1520 NEVillage Fairview FAIRVIEW-COLUMBIA LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Update Fairview-Columbia Libraryatitscurrent size. Evaluate opportunitiesto relocate toanalternatedestinationlibrarysite;or Opened in2001 3,600 SF, singlestoryleasespaceinamixedusebuilding LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

53 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 54 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Expand Troutdale Libraryasadestinationlibraryonanalternatesite. Recommendation The leaseexpires inMarch 2020, withrenewal optionsthrough 2035. recognized afuture needformore flexible,community-focused spaces. A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlandidnot identifyanyimmediateneeds,but there are fewplacestosit. good natural light and good sightlines, but iscrowded withfurniture and shelves; parking isplentifulintheshared shoppingcenterlot.Theinteriorofthelibraryhas Troutdale Libraryisnotvery walkable,andlacksaccesstopublictransit;however, County. a grocery store. Thislocation was addedin response to populationgrowth inEast A neighborhoodlibrary, Troutdale openedin2010ashoppingcenteranchored by ▪ ▪ 2501 SWCherryParkRoad,Troutdale TROUTDALE LIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in2010 6,100 SFleasespace LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

55 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 56 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS NORTH ZONE in thiszone. current amount of space over the next 20 years. No net new libraries are recommended Library space in the North Zone’s should be increased to at least two to three times the SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDATIONS connecting peopleandcommunitieswithinformationresources. school, buildingaccesstotechnology, buildinglanguageandliteracyskills, opportunities forMCLincludepromoting lifelonglearning,preparing children for According tocommunitysurveyrespondents living inthiszone,toproles and mapping analysis. although itisopenforextendedhours,hasarelatively localizeddraw, according to to approximately 0.44 SF/capita. Hollywood Library is adesignatedregional library; the NorthZonealsouseCentralLibrary, whichincreases MCLpresence inthisZone approximately 42,000SFofspace.Mappinganalysisshowsthatresidents throughout Library serviceintheNorthZoneiscurrently provided insixlocationstotaling to reach 211,000by2035. than 20%ofitsHispanic/Latinopopulation.TheNorthZone’s populationisprojected North Zoneishometo40%ofthecounty’s African-Americanpopulationandmore — livesintheNorthZone.According to2015AmericanCommunitySurveydata,the Approximately 184,000people—nearlyone-fourthofMultnomahCounty’s population NORTH ZONEPROFILE for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 page 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space does not apply this to zone. Refer to Central Library (1) Library Central Add Library Library Troutdale Library Fairview-Columbia Library Gresham Rockwood Library LibraryMidland Central Library (1) Library Central Gregory Heights Library Hollywood Library Albina Library Library Portland North Library St. Johns Kenton Library Kenton T TO O T ( TAL A LO L L O ( a a C C p p A ATIO p p T r r I o o O x x. . N C N ) ) C U U ~39,600 SFE~39,600 R R 8 6 R R 1 0 19,300 SF 24,000 SF 12,200 SF E S ENT , ,8 8,700 SF 6,100 SF 3,600 SF 7,400 SF 5,900 SF 3,500 SF 5,600 SF 6,000 SF 5 N 0 0 T 0 0 0 SFE 0 S S S I O IZE Z F FE E E MCL MCL MCL MCL Leased Leased MCL MCL Leased MCL Leased O WNER W N E R Update (no expansion) Maintain impact at 39,600SFE at impact Maintain location be to determined Build new flagship library at destination library Relocate and expand to destination library location location, or relocate to alternate Update existing at leased current site or alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or site current expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or current site or alternate site Expand destination to library on alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or destination library Relocate and expand to Update existing at size, or alternate site expand destination to library on Update (no expansion) N/A Update (no expansion) 2 1 15 2 5 S S ,0 , TR T 0 R 0 0 0 0 ATEG A . . 0 0 6 6 T - 2 - - -0 - E 0 1 G . . 8 8 9 7 IES I E S S 0 0 S ,0 , F/C F TO T 0 / 0 0 C O 0 0 AP A R R S S P EAC E ITA I FE F T A E A C H H H

57 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 58 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Update andmaintainSt.JohnsLibraryatitscurrent size. Recommendation space, flexibledesign,andpoweroutletsforpublic use. moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincludeadditionof A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating have pleasantlightbutare smallandcrowded withshelvingandheavyfurniture. The building’s layoutsomewhatlimitstheflexibilityofinteriorspace.Interiorspaces is reasonable forabuilding ofthissize. in NorthPortland.Ithasahighlywalkablelocationwithaccesstopublictransit.Parking St. JohnsLibraryisaCity-listedhistoricbuildinglocatedintheneighborhood ▪ ▪ 7510 NCharlestonAvenue, Portland ST. JOHNSLIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in1917;remodeled in1999 5,600 SF, singlestorybuildingonanapproximately half-acre site NORTH LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service

59 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 60 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Recommendations The leaseexpires inDecember2019,withanoptionforafiveyear renewal. more, flexiblecommunityprogram spaces. parking, more flexiblespacedesignfeatures, more poweroutletsforpublicuse,and moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating sight lines,andapleasingdesign. lines; on-siteparkingisverylimited.Theinteriorspacehashighceilingsandgood The centrallocationisextremely walkableandalsoisaccessiblebymultipletransit Kenton Libraryisaneighborhoodlibraryinleasedspacealongbusinesscorridor. ▪ ▪ 8226 NDenverAvenue, Portland KENTON LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ zone, KentonLibrarymayalsobeupdatedandmaintained atitscurrent size. Depending onhowandwhere otherdestinationlibrariesare developedinthis Kenton Librarycouldbeexpandedtoadestination libraryonanalternatesite;or Opened in2010 6,000 SF, singlestoryleasespace LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

61 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 62 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Update andmaintainNorthPortlandLibraryatits current size. Recommendation more, flexiblecommunityprogram spaces. space, more flexible space design features, more power outletsforpublic use,and moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating a widevarietyofactivitieseachday. little seating.Thesecondfloormeeting room isaverypleasantspace,anditsupports is attractivebutsomewhatcrowded withshelvingandheavyfurniture, andprovides The buildingislistedontheCity’s inventoryofhistoricresources. Thefirstfloorinterior to publictransit.Noon-siteparkingfortheisprovided. block alsooccupiedbyahighschool.Thelocationisextremely walkablewithaccess The NorthPortlandLibraryislocatedalongabusinesscorridor, onthecornerofa ▪ ▪ 512 NKillingsworthStreet, Portland NORTH PORTLANDLIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in1914;renovated in1998 8,700 SF, twostoriesandbasementonanapproximately 0.4acre site HOLDS book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK SELF CHECK ENTRY ADULT MEETING ROOM CHILDREN book drop Interior STAFF Delivery SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR n HOLDS 0 Characteristics • Built in1914,remodeled in1998 • 8,700building square footage • 15,351site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of library is closed + Large meeting room can beused when – Small staff room – Few places to sit most of thetime + Goodnatural light + Goodsight lines – Zero parking spaces Bus routes: 4,44&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability 4 legend 8 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service book drop Exterior 632 16 SERVICE DESK SELF CHECK ENTRY ADULT MEETING ROOM CHILDREN book drop Interior STAFF Delivery SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR n 0 Characteristics • Built in1914,remodeled in1998 • 8,700building square footage • 15,351site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of library is closed + Large meeting room can beused when – Small staff room – Few places to sit most of thetime + Goodnatural light + Goodsight lines – Zero parking spaces Bus routes: 4,44&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability 4 legend 8 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 HOLDS HOLDS HOLDS book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK SELF CHECK book drop Exterior 612-NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY ENTRY ADULT SERVICE DESK SELF CHECK MEETING ROOM book drop Exterior ENTRY ADULT SERVICE DESK MEETING ROOM SELF CHECK ENTRY ADULT MEETING ROOM CHILDREN book drop Interior CHILDREN DRAFT STAFF book drop Interior CHILDREN STAFF book drop Interior STAFF Delivery SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Delivery SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Delivery SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR n n n 612-NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY 0 Characteristics • Built in1914,remodeled in1998 • 8,700building square footage • 15,351site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of library is closed + Large meeting room can beused when – Small staff room – Few places to sit most of thetime + Goodnatural light + Goodsight lines – Zero parking spaces Bus routes: 4,44&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability 4 legend 0 Characteristics • Built in1914,remodeled in1998 • 8,700building square footage • 15,351site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed in theCity of library is closed + Large meeting room can beused when – Small staff room – Few places to sit most of thetime + Goodnatural light + Goodsight lines – Zero parking spaces Bus routes: 4,44&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics 0 • Built in1914,remodeled in1998 • 8,700building square footage • 15,351site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of library is closed + Large meeting room can beused when – Small staff room – Few places to sit most of thetime + Goodnatural light + Goodsight lines – Zero parking spaces Bus routes: 4,44&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability LEGEND 4 legend 4 legend 8 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 8 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 8 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service DRAFT 632 16 632 16 NORTH

63 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 612-NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY 612-NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY 612-NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 64 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Library. 32) shouldincludeanevaluationofthesuitability andfeasibilityofanexpandedAlbina site maybeagoodcandidate.Masterplanning fortheIsomBuildingsite(seepage Replace AlbinaLibrarywithadestinationlibrary at analternatesite;theIsomBuilding Recommendation The leaseexpires inMay2020,withafive-year renewal option. more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore, flexiblecommunity program spaces. needs toincorporatemore space,more flexiblespacedesignfeatures, more parking, moveable furniture/shelving andparkingforstrollers, whileprojecting long-range A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating lighting andgoodsightlines. space ormeetingroom, and pooracoustics.However, thelibraryhasgoodnatural Interior spaceinthelibraryisverylimited,withfewplacestosit,nodedicatedprogram accessible bypublictransit.Parkingisshared withothershoppingcentertenants. small shoppingplazaanchored byWholeFoodsMarket.Thelibraryiswalkableand Albina Libraryisaneighborhood library in asmall tenant spaceattheendofa ▪ 3605 NE15thAvenue, Portland ALBINA LIBRARY ▪ 3,500 SF, onestoryinleasedspaceashoppingcenter LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

65 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 66 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Update andmaintainHollywood Libraryatitscurrent size. Recommendation more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore, flexiblecommunityprogram spaces. needs toincorporatemore space,more flexiblespacedesignfeatures, more parking, moveable furniture/shelving andparkingforstrollers, whileprojecting long-range A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating program room are inhighdemandandheavilyused. computers islimitedandcanfillquickly. Thelibrary’s enclosedstudy rooms andlarge Interior spacesinHollywoodLibraryare pleasantandlight-filled.Seating at tablesand times. reserved forlibrarycustomersduringhours,butare openforpublicuseatother library atthislocation,reserved fordeliveriesandstaff uses.Ten parkingspacesare shared withacafeandapartments. There isonededicatedparkingspaceforthe walkable, withaccesstotransit.Thelibraryoccupiesaground-level spaceinabuilding Hollywood Libraryislocatedamidstamixed-usecommercial districtthatishighly metrics suchasvisits,circulation, andprogram attendance. the busiestlibrariesinMCLsystem,oftenamongtopfiveonannualservice Hollywood Library serves as a regional library with extended open hours.It is one of ▪ ▪ Street, Portland 4040 NETillamook HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in2002 12,200 SF, onestory, inamixedusebuilding(two-partyownership) – Few places to sit someof thetime • • • + + + + + • + Characteristics – 10parking spaces Bus routes: 12&75 Onstreet parking available Apartments above Built in2002 12,200 square feet Public Transportation Large amount of holds Five study rooms Good natural light,highceilings Good sight lines Great walkability MEETING ROOM SERVICE DESK ADULT 8 4 0 legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 SERVICE DESK – Few places to sit someof thetime • • • + + + + + • + Characteristics – 10parking spaces Bus routes: 12&75 CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Onstreet parking available Apartments above Built in2002 12,200 square feet Public Transportation Large amount of holds Five study rooms Good natural light,highceilings Good sight lines Great walkability – Few places to sit someof thetime + + + + • + Characteristics • • • + – 10parking spaces Bus routes: 12&75 Onstreet parking available HOLDS Apartments above Built in2002 12,200 square feet Public Transportation Large amount of holds Five study rooms Good natural light,highceilings Good sight lines Great walkability MEETING ROOM SERVICE DESK STAFF MEETING ROOM SELF CHECK Delivery SERVICE DESK ADULT book drop Interior ENTRY book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK 8 4 0 legend ADULT service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 Delivery SERVICE DESK CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 – Few places to sit someof thetime • • • + + + + + • + Characteristics – 10parking spaces Bus routes: 12&75 LEGEND 8 4 0 HOLDS Onstreet parking available Apartments above Built in2002 12,200 square feet Public Transportation Large amount of holds Five study rooms Good natural light,highceilings Good sight lines Great walkability legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service SERVICE DESK Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service STAFF 632 16 MEETING ROOM SELF CHECK SERVICE DESK Delivery CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 HOLDS NORTH book drop Interior ENTRY book drop Exterior 622-HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY SERVICE DESK SERVICE DESK STAFF ADULT Delivery SELF CHECK Delivery DRAFT 8 4 0 legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 book drop Interior ENTRY book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 HOLDS Delivery 622-HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY SERVICE DESK STAFF – Few places to sit someof thetime • • • + + + + + • + Characteristics – 10parking spaces Bus routes: 12&75 Onstreet parking available Apartments above Built in2002 12,200 square feet Public Transportation Large amount of holds Five study rooms Good natural light,highceilings Good sight lines Great walkability SELF CHECK Delivery DRAFT MEETING ROOM book drop Interior ENTRY book drop Exterior SERVICE DESK ADULT

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FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 67 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY 622-HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY 8 4 0 legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 632 16 SERVICE DESK CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 DRAFT HOLDS SERVICE DESK STAFF SELF CHECK 622-HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY Delivery book drop Interior ENTRY book drop Exterior DRAFT Delivery 622-HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY DRAFT 68 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Recommendations community program spaces. flexible spacedesignfeatures, more poweroutletsfor public use,andmore, flexible moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating configuration oftheoriginalbuildinginhibitspatialflexibility. Acoustics are poorand seating islimited during peak usehours. The ageand The interior of the library is crowded with shelving and heavy, inflexible furniture. corridor. Ithasawalkablelocationwithcloseproximity totransit.Parkingislimited. Gregory HeightsLibrary is aneighborhoodlibrarylocatedontheSandyBoulevard ▪ ▪ 7921 NESandyBoulevard, Portland GREGORY HEIGHTSLIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ size. zone, Gregory HeightsLibrarymayalsobeupdatedandmaintainedatits current Depending onhowandwhere otherdestinationlibrariesare developedinthis site; or Gregory HeightsLibrarycouldbeexpandedtoadestinationlibraryonan alternate Opened in1966;renovated in1999 5,900 SF, singlestoryonanapproximately half-acre site LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

69 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 70 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS NORTHWEST ZONE relocation toasitewithgreater capacity. Central Library).Thislocationshouldexpandtoadestinationlibrary, whichwillrequire The NorthwestZoneshouldmaintainasinglelibraryservicelocation(inadditionto SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDATIONS literacy skills,andhelpingprepare children forschool. technology, connectingpeople with community resources, building language and opportunities forMCLincludepromoting lifelonglearning,providing accessto According tocommunitysurveyrespondents living inthiszone,toproles and Northwest Zone’s 2035populationisprojected toreach 63,000. Library, MCL’s presence inthiszoneisapproximately 0.30SFE/capita. 55,000 (7%ofthecounty).Includinganproportionate allocationofspaceatCentral to libraryservice.Thecurrent populationoftheNorthwestZoneisapproximately also locatedwithinthezoneboundaries—providing residents withexcellentaccess Although theNorthwest Zone hasonlyoneneighborhoodlibrary, CentralLibraryis NORTHWEST ZONEPROFILE for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 Central Library (1) Library Central Holgate Library Woodstock Library Belmont Library Library Sellwood-Moreland (1) Library Central Hillsdale Library (1) Library Central Library Northwest Capitol Hill Library T TO TO O T TAL ( TAL ( TAL A LO LO L L O ( a a a C C C p p p ATIO ATIO A p p p T r r r I o o o O x. x x. . C N C N N ) ) ) C 12,000 SF Lib. 12,000 SF Lib. U U U (22,400 GSF) (22,400 ~33,500 SFE~33,500 SFE~18,100 SFE~11,800 R R R 5 3 1 R R R 6 7,2 6 ENT S ENT E ENT S ENT ,5 , 6,400 SF 7,000 SF 6,000 SF 4,300 SF 4,700 SF 6,400 SF 5 N 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 S S S S Z O IZE I Z O IZE Z F FE FE E E MCL MCL MCL MCL Leased Leased MCL O WNER WNER W N E R Update (no expansion) Maintain impact at 33,500 SFE at impact Maintain 18,100SFE at impact Maintain 11,800SFE at impact Maintain current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at current site or alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or Update existing at size, or current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at destination library Relocate and expand to alternate site expand destination to library on Update (no expansion) 110 6 3 0 5 ,0 , S S S 0 ,0 T TR TR 0 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 A ATEG ATEG . . . 0 75 - - 6 6 6 T - 145 - 5 - -0 -0 E 0 G 0 . . . 8 8 8 ,0 , I IES IES 0 E S S S S 0 0 ,0 F F/C F/C T TO TO 0 0 / 0 S S C O 0 A AP AP FE F R R R S E P E EAC EAC I ITA ITA FE T A A C H H H H

71 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 72 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS destination library. Northwest Libraryshouldrelocate andexpandonasitethatcanaccommodate a Recommendation The leaseexpires inApril2021. use, andmore, flexiblecommunityprogram spaces. space, more parking,flexible spacedesignfeatures, more poweroutletsforpublic moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating crowded, withfewplaces tosit. location accessiblefrom public transit.Theinteriorhaspleasantnaturallightbutis Northwest Libraryisaneighborhoodlibrarylocatedinmixedusedistrict–walkable ▪ ▪ 2300 NWThurmanStreet, Portland NORTHWEST LIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in2001 4,700 SF, singlestoryleasespace LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

73 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 74 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS SOUTHWEST ZONE require relocation ifitcannotbeachievedonthecurrent site. double, through expansionofCapitolHillLibrarytoadestinationlibrary;thismay recommended. Itisrecommended thatlibraryspace inthiszoneshouldatleast The SouthwestZoneshouldmaintaintwolibraries;nonetadditionallocationsare SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDATIONS supporting formaleducation. for school,providing accesstotechnology, buildinglanguageandliteracyskills, opportunities forMCLincludepromoting lifelonglearning,helpingprepare children According tocommunitysurveyrespondents living inthiszone,toproles and Southwest Zone’s 2035populationisprojected toreach 97,000. MCL’s regional librariesandprovides extendedhours. Hillsdale LibraryisoneofMCL’s largest facilities.Itiscurrently designatedasoneof Central Libraryincreases MCL’s presence inthiszonetoabout0.43SFE/capita. served by two neighborhood libraries totaling approximately 28,800 SF. The impact of The SouthwestZonehasapopulationofabout84,000(11%thecounty),andis SOUTHWEST ZONEPROFILE for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 Central Library (1) Library Central Holgate Library Woodstock Library Belmont Library Library Sellwood-Moreland (1) Library Central Hillsdale Library (1) Library Central Library Northwest Capitol Hill Library T TO TO O TAL ( TAL TAL ( TAL T A LO L LO L O ( a a a C C C p p p ATIO A ATIO p p p T r r r I o o o O x. x x. . C N C N N ) ) ) C 12,000 SF Lib. 12,000 SF Lib. U U U (22,400 GSF) (22,400 ~33,500 SFE~33,500 SFE~18,100 SFE~11,800 R R R 5 3 16 R R R 6 7,2 ENT S ENT E S ENT , ,5 6,400 SF 7,000 SF 6,000 SF 4,300 SF 4,700 SF 6,400 SF 5 N 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 S S S S Z O IZE I O IZE Z F FE FE E E MCL MCL MCL MCL Leased Leased MCL O W WNER WNER N E R Update (no expansion) Maintain impact at 33,500SFE at impact Maintain 18,100SFE at impact Maintain 11,800SFE at impact Maintain destination library Relocate and expand to current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at current site or alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or Update existing at size, or current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at alternate site expand destination to library on Update (no expansion) 3 110 6 5 0 ,0 , S S S 0 ,0 T TR TR 0 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 A ATEG ATEG . . . - 5 - 0 - 6 6 6 T - 145 - 7 -0 - -0 E 0 G 0 5 . . . 8 8 8 ,0 , I IES IES 0 E S S S S 0 0 ,0 F/C F F/C T TO TO 0 0 / S 0 S C O 0 AP A AP FE F R R R S E P E EAC EAC ITA ITA I FE T A A C H H H H

75 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 76 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ Recommendation more poweroutletsforpublicuse. projecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore flexiblespacedesignfeatures and moveable furniture/shelving and improving or expanding the truck delivery area, while A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating rooms. sight lines,alarge children’s area, amedium-sized program room, andfourstudy transit andadequateparking.Thespacehashigh ceilingsandskylightswithgood Hillsdale Library is located in a highly walkable location with excellent access to public extended hoursofoperation. Hillsdale Library is the designated regional library for the Southwest Zone, offering ▪ ▪ ▪ 1525 SWSunsetBoulevard, Portland HILLSDALE LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Update andmaintainHillsdaleLibraryatitscurrent size. Opened in2004 a constrained0.4 acre site 12,000 SFallocatedforpublicservice+10,400garage/storageunderneath,on 22,400 GSF LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

77 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 78 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS site oratanalternatelocation. Capitol HillLibraryshouldbeexpandedtoadestination libraryeitheronitscurrent Recommendation community program spaces. flexible spacedesignfeatures, more poweroutletsfor public use,andmore, flexible moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoincorporatemore A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating fairly crowded withstacksandfurnishings,providing relatively fewplacestosit The interior space has high ceilings and good natural light. However, it is inflexible and reasonable foralibraryof thissize. It has a highly walkable location and is accessible via public transit. On-site parking is Capitol HillLibrarywasbuiltinthe1970’s usingthesamefloorplanasHolgateLibrary. ▪ ▪ 10723 SWCapitolHighway, Portland CAPITOL HILLLIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in1973;renovated in1999 6,400 SF, singlestoryonanapproximately 1.5acre site LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

79 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 80 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS SOUTH ZONE zone asneededtoaccomplishthisincrease. projected future population.MCLmayconsideraddingonenetnewlocationinthis The SouthZoneneedsmore thantripletheamountofspacetoserveitscurrent and SUMMARY OFRECOMMENDATIONS for school,andhelpingnewimmigrantslearnaboutnavigatethecommunity. access totechnology, buildinglanguageandliteracyskills,helpingprepare children opportunities forMCLincludepromoting thevalueoflifelonglearning,providing According tocommunitysurveyrespondents living inthiszone,toproles and South Zone’s 2035populationisprojected toreach 179,000. base. geographic reach, whereas Sellwood-Moreland attractsamore localizedcustomer the HolgateandWoodstock neighborhoodlibrariesalsohavearelatively broad draws, basedonmappinganalysisofcirculation data.Mappinganalysisshowsthat access. ItisalsooneofMCL’s smallestfacilities,but hasoneofthelargest geographic Belmont LibraryisoneofMCL’s designatedregional libraries,offering extended hours presence inthiszonetoabout0.37SFE/capita. four neighborhoodlibrariestotalingalmost24,000SF. CentralLibraryincreases MCL’s The SouthZonehasapopulationof156,000(20%thecounty)andisservedby SOUTH ZONEPROFILE for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 for an explanation SFE. of Central(1) Library square equivalent foot (SFE) space allocation for this zone. Refer topage 30 Central Library (1) Library Central Holgate Library Woodstock Library Belmont Library Library Sellwood-Moreland (1) Library Central Hillsdale Library (1) Library Central Library Northwest Capitol Hill Library T TO TO O TAL ( TAL ( TAL T A L LO LO L O ( a a a C C C p p p A ATIO ATIO p p p T r r r I o o o O x x. x. . C N C N N ) ) ) C 12,000 SF Lib. 12,000 SF Lib. U U U (22,400 GSF) (22,400 ~33,500 SFE~33,500 SFE~18,100 SFE~11,800 R R R 5 3 16 R R R 7 6 E S ENT S ENT , ,5 ,5 6,400 SF 7,000 SF 6,000 SF 4,300 SF 4,700 SF 6,400 SF 2 N 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 S S S S Z O IZE I O IZE Z FE F FE E E MCL MCL MCL MCL Leased Leased MCL O WNER W WNER N E R Update (no expansion) Maintain impact at 33,500SFE at impact Maintain 18,100SFE at impact Maintain 11,800SFE at impact Maintain current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at destination library Relocate and expand to current site or alternate location Expand destination to library at current site or alternate site expand destination to library on Update existing at size, or Update existing at size, or alternate site expand destination to library on Update (no expansion) 6 3 1 0 5 1 ,0 ,0 0 S S S , TR TR T 0 0 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 ATEG ATEG A . . . - 75 - 5 - 0 6 6 6 T - -0 -0 - E 0 1 G 0 . . . 8 8 8 ,0 ,0 4 IES IES I E S S S 5 S 0 0 , F/C F/C F TO TO T 0 0 0 / S S 0 C O 0 AP AP A FE FE R R R S P EAC EAC E ITA ITA I F T A E A C H H H H

81 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 82 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ Sellwood-Moreland Librarymaybe: Depending onopportunitiesandotherlibrary developmentintheSouthZone, Recommendations The leaseexpires inJanuary2032. flexible communityprogram spaces. incorporating more flexibledesign,more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoinclude A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating shelving andfurniture, andoffers fewplacestosit. The interior space is pleasing and has good natural light. However, it is crowded with dedicated parkingisprovided. building. Itislocatedinahighlywalkablelocation with accesstopublictransit.No Sellwood-Moreland Libraryoccupiespartoftheground floorofamixedusecommercial ▪ ▪ 7860 SE13thAve, Portland SELLWOOD-MORELAND LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Redeveloped asadestination libraryonanalternatesite. Updated/ maintainedat itscurrent sizeor; Opened in2002 4,300 SFinleasedspace LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

83 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 84 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ ▪ ▪ Belmont Librarymaybe: Depending onopportunities andotherlibrarydevelopmentinthe South Zone, Recommendations flexible communityprogram spaces. incorporating more flexibledesign,more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoinclude A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating small meetingroom lackscapacity, particularlyforchildren’s programming. on- andoff-street parking.Theinterioriscrowded, andthere are fewplacestosit. The has ahighlywalkablelocationwithimmediateaccess topublictransit,butinadequate located alongthebusyCesarChaveznorth-south corridorinsoutheastPortland.It Belmont LibraryisincludedontheCityofPortland’s listofhistoricresources. Itis — especiallyimpressive givenitssmallfootprint. circulation, and holds are consistently at or near the top of thelist in the MCL system to otherMCLlibrariesofasimilarsize.BelmontLibrary’s servicemetricsforvisits, of operation. Mapping analysis shows thatit has averylarge geographicdrawrelative Belmont LibraryservesasoneofMCL’s regional librariesthatoffers extendedhours ▪ ▪ 1038 SECesarChavezBlvd,Portland BELMONT LIBRARY ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Redeveloped asadestinationlibrary onanalternatesite. Expanded to adestinationlibraryon itscurrent site;or Updated andmaintained atitscurrent size; Opened in1925;renovated/expanded in1999 6,000 SF, singlestoryonanapproximately half-acre site Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior staff adult holds meeting room staff staff catalog adult adult self check holds holds service desks service entry Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior children meeting room meeting room first floor plan basement plan catalog catalog self check self check BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN staff Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 adult service desks service service desks service holds entry entry meeting room children children 8 4 0 • Max building height 45' • Required parking =1per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics legend catalog first floor plan first floor plan self check service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service basement plan basement plan 16 service desks service BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN entry Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 32 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 children Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior first floor plan basement plan BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 staff 8 4 0 • Max building height 45' • Required parking =1per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics LEGEND 8 4 0 • Max building height 45' • Required parking = 1 per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics legend legend adult service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service holds 8 4 0 • Max building height 45' • Required parking =1per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics legend 16 16 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 16 meeting room 32 32 32 catalog Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Interior self check service desks service 603-BELMONT LIBRARY Delivery Delivery book drop Exterior book drop Exterior book drop Interior book drop Interior entry staff staff DRAFT children adult adult first floor plan holds basement plan holds staff staff adult adult BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN holds holds meeting room meeting room Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 catalog catalog self check self check meeting room meeting room service desks service service desks service catalog catalog 603-BELMONT LIBRARY self check self check 0 + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics • Max building height 45' • Required parking = 1 per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities entry entry legend service desks service desks service 8 4 children service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service children DRAFT first floor plan first floor plan basement plan 603-BELMONT LIBRARY basement plan entry entry 16 603-BELMONT LIBRARY children children BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN first floor plan first floor plan basement plan basement plan Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 32 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 NORTH DRAFT DRAFT FIRST FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT PLAN BASEMENT PLAN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017

85 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 8 4 0 • Max building height 45' • Required parking =1 per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of – Small staff room – Noisy – Few places to sit most of thetime + Large amount of holds + Highceilings + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics

8 4 0 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Great walkability Characteristics • FAR 2.5 Public• Transportation • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 • Required parking =1 per500sf (to be verified) + 11parking spaces • Max building height 45' + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + Highceilings + Large amount of holds – Few places to sit most of thetime – Noisy – Small staff room Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory + Historic -listed intheCity of • 21,136site square footage • 6,000building square footage • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 + Potential for expansion onsite

legend legend staff, service collection, self check people,programs, technology service staff, service collection, self check people,programs, technology service 8 4 0 8 4 0 16 • Max building height 45' • Required parking =1 per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) • FAR 2.5 • Max building height 45' • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) • Required parking =1 per500sf (to be verified) • 29,000sf Building (without bonus sf) Development Opportunities • FAR 2.5 • Change in zoning =Commercial Mixed Use 2(CM2) Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 • 6,000building square footage • 21,136site square footage + Potential for expansion onsite Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory • Built in1925,remodeled in1999 + Historic -listed intheCity of • 6,000building square footage – Small staff room • 21,136site square footage – Noisy Portland’s Historic Resource Inventory – Few places to sit most of thetime + Historic -listed intheCity of + Large amount of holds – Small staff room + Highceilings – Noisy + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Few places to sit most of thetime + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 + Large amount of holds + Highceilings Public• Transportation + Goodsight lines inmain reading room + Great walkability + 11parking spaces Bus routes: 14,15,66&75 Characteristics Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics 16 legend legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 16 16 32 32 32 32 603-BELMONT LIBRARY DRAFT 603-BELMONT LIBRARY 603-BELMONT LIBRARY 603-BELMONT LIBRARY 603-BELMONT LIBRARY DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 86 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Woodstock Libraryshouldbeupdatedandmaintainedatitscurrent size. Recommendation flexible communityprogram spaces. incorporating more flexibledesign,more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoinclude A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating offers fewplacestosit. light. However, theinteriorspaceiscrowded withfixed shelvingandfurnishings, Inside andout,thelibraryisaestheticallypleasing,withhighceilingsgoodnatural site parkingissomewhatlowforalibraryofthissize. district. It hasahighlywalkable location with immediateaccess to public transit.On- Woodstock Libraryisahighly-used neighborhoodlibrarylocatedinasmallcommercial ▪ ▪ 6008 SE49thAve, Portland WOODSTOCK LIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in2000 7,000 SF, singlestoryonapproximately 0.3acres LEGEND Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service NORTH

87 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 88 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS an alternatelocation. Holgate Libraryshouldbeexpandedtoadestination librarysizeonitscurrent siteor Recommendation flexible communityprogram spaces. incorporating more flexibledesign,more poweroutletsforpublicuse,andmore moveable furniture/shelving, whileprojecting long-rangeneedstoinclude A 2013CountyFacilitiesStrategicPlanrecognized immediateneedsforincorporating of anysize. used; HolgateLibraryhashigherprogram attendancethanmanyotherMCLlibraries The interiorspaceprovides fewplacestosit.Ithasasmall meetingroom thatishighly reach. public transit.Mappinganalysisshowsittobeahightraffic librarywithabroad service Holgate Library is locatedin a highly walkable location, with immediateaccess to ▪ ▪ 7905 SEHolgateBlvd,Portland HOLGATE LIBRARY ▪ ▪ Opened in1973;renovated in1999 6,400 SF, singlestoryonapproximately 0.8acres Exterior book drop Interior book drop CHILDREN SERVICE DESK ENTRY SELF CHECK ADULT

HOLDS Exterior book drop Interior book drop CHILDREN STAFF SERVICE DESK Delivery MEETING ROOM ENTRY SELF CHECK ADULT Exterior book drop Interior book drop CHILDREN Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 SERVICE DESK 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning =Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973,remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics

HOLDS legend ENTRY SELF CHECK service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service ADULT STAFF 16

HOLDS STAFF 32 Delivery MEETING ROOM Delivery MEETING ROOM Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Exterior book drop Interior book drop Exterior book drop Interior book drop 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning =Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973,remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics CHILDREN CHILDREN legend LEGEND Characteristics 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning =Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973,remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service legend Service Technology People, Programs, Collection, Self-Check Staff, Service service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service SERVICE DESK SERVICE DESK 16 Exterior book drop Interior book drop CHILDREN ENTRY 16 ENTRY SELF CHECK SELF CHECK ADULT 32 ADULT SERVICE DESK ENTRY SELF CHECK 32 HOLDS

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HOLDS DRAFT STAFF Delivery Delivery MEETING MEETING ROOM ROOM Delivery MEETING ROOM Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning =Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973,remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning = Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973, remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics legend legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 609-HOLGATE LIBRARY Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 16 16 + Potential for expansion onsite • Built in1973,remodeled in1999 • 6,400building square footage • 37,026site square footage – Few places to sit someof thetime + Highceilings with skylights + Goodsight lines inmain reading room – Poor onstreet parking + 28parking spaces Bus routes: 17&72 Public• Transportation + Great walkability Characteristics 8 4 0 Design Density overlay) • Nochange in zoning =Residential =R-2a (Alternative Development Opportunities DRAFT legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 32 32 16 32 609-HOLGATE LIBRARY 89 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS DRAFT 609-HOLGATE LIBRARY 609-HOLGATE LIBRARY DRAFT DRAFT 609-HOLGATE LIBRARY DRAFT 90 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS CENTRAL LIBRARY Update andmaintainCentral Libraryasaflagshipfacilityatitscurrent size. Recommendation Library. there is tremendous potential for reinvention of flagship services andspacesat Central locations. AsotherMCLlocationsexpandand theircollectioncapacityincreases, About halfofMCL’s collectionmustbehousedhere duetolackofshelfspaceinother Library’s usepatterns. on neighborhoodswestofI-205.Refertopage18 formore informationaboutCentral However, itsabilitytoserveEastCountyresidents issignificantlylessthan its influence data showsthatCentralLibraryattractsresidents from throughout MultnomahCounty. by publictransit,butprovides nodedicatedon-siteparking.Mappingofcirculation Located in downtown Portland, Central Library is extremely walkable and accessible supervise. Fixedstacksandheavyfurniture discourageflexibleuseofspace. floors withpoorsightlines require a relatively highallocationofstaff toserveand collections andresources, aswelloneofMCL’s largest meetingrooms. Multiple Central LibraryisMCL’s flagshiplocation.CentralLibraryhousesmanyspecial ▪ ▪ ▪ 801 SW10thAvenue, Portland CENTRAL LIBRARY PROFILE ▪ ▪ ▪ Opened in1913;renovated in1996;green roof added2010 About 103,000SFallocatedforpublicservice 125,000 GSFonfivestoriesandtwobasements

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92 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 8 4 2 0 + Warehouse for collection • Large amounts of full-day visitors • Multi-floor • Fortress service desks – Poor sight lines, not flexible – Nooff street parking Streetcar Bus routes: 15,51,MAX & • Public transportation + Great walkability -excellent central location Characteristics 8 4 2 0 + Warehouse for collection • Large amounts of full-day visitors • Multi-floor • Fortress service desks – Poor sight lines, not flexible – No off street parking Streetcar Bus routes: 15,51, MAX & • Public transportation + Great walkability -excellent central location Characteristics legend legend Multnomah County Library |Facilities Capital Plan |June 2017 service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service 8 8 4 2 4 0 2 0 + Warehouse for collection • Large+ amountsWarehouse of full-day for collection visitors • Multi-floor • Large amounts of full-day visitors • Fortress• Multi-floor service desks – Poor sight• Fortress lines, not service flexible desks – Nooff street– Poor sight parking lines, not flexible Streetcar Bus routes: 15,51,MAX– Nooff & street parking Streetcar Bus routes: 15,51,MAX & • Public transportation + Great• Public walkability transportation -excellent central location + Great walkability -excellent central location Characteristics Characteristics legend legend service service people,programs, technology people,programs, technology collection, self check collection, selfstaff, check service staff, service • Built in 1912, remodeled in 1996 • 103,000 total square feet + Green roof 2010 Places 1984 + Historic -National Register of Historic + Rare Book Room + Collins Gallery + Large amount of holds + Goodnatural light 8 4 2 0 + Warehouse for collection • Large amounts of full-day visitors • Multi-floor • Fortress service desks – Poor sight lines, not flexible – Nooff street parking Streetcar Bus routes: 15,51,MAX & • Public transportation + Great walkability -excellent central location Characteristics • Built in1912,remodeled in1996 • 103,000total square feet + Green roof 2010 Places 1984 + Historic -National Register of Historic + Rare Book Room + Collins Gallery + Large amount of holds + Goodnatural light legend service people,programs, technology collection, self check staff, service • 103,000total square feet + Green roof 2010 Places 1984 + Historic -National Register of Historic + Rare Book Room + Large+ Collins amount of holds Gallery + Goodnatural+ Large amount light of holds + Goodnatural light • Built in1912,remodeled in1996 • 103,000total• Built square in1912, remodeled feet in1996 + Green roof 2010 Places 1984 + Historic -National Register of Historic + Rare Book Room + Collins Gallery • Built in1912,remodeled in1996 • 103,000total square feet + Green roof 2010 Places 1984 + Historic - National Register of Historic + Rare Book Room + Collins Gallery + Large amount of holds + Goodnatural light 601 -CENTRAL LIBRARY 601 -CENTRAL LIBRARY

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97 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS 98 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES RECOMMENDATIONS THIS PAGE ISINTENTIONALLY LEFTBLANK. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ CAPITAL PLANNINGCOMMUNITYACTION COMMITTEE ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ MCL CAPITAL PROJECTMANAGEMENT TEAM refer totheIntroduction chapterofthisreport. information abouttheengagementstrategyforthisproject, a partiallistandisbynomeanscomprehensive. Formore engagement events for this project. This Appendix contains community survey aswellinmeetings,focus groups, and plan, includingmanywhoparticipatedanonymouslyinthe Thousands ofpeopleparticipatedinthedevelopmentthis LIBRARY ANDCOMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Wendy Wray, TheLibraryFoundationBoard ofTrustees Multnomah CountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Brian Wilson, Karen Wackrow, EldersinAction Cynthia Tseng, MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Dan Swerbilov, MultnomahCountyLibrary Lisa Sun,Immigrant&RefugeeCommunityOrganization Merris Sumrall,TheLibraryFoundation Mardy Stevens,Multnomah CountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Ricardo Ruiz,CityofGresham Josh Mitchell,Phase2 Lois Leveen,MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Maripat Hensel,SouthwestNeighborhood,Inc. Liz Hawthorne,MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Laura Fay, TheLibraryFoundation Rob Edmiston,MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Tom Dwyer, MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Megan Dugan,Mt.HoodCommunityCollege Jon Deitz,FriendsoftheLibrary Alene Davis,MultnomahCountyFacilities&Property Mgmt Erin Cooper, MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Eric Chambers,CityofGresham Julie Ball,TheLibraryFoundationBoard ofTrustees Jennifer Allen,FriendsoftheLibrary Vailey Oehlke,LibraryDirector Katie O’Dell,SpecialProjects Director Shawn Cunningham,CommunicationsDirector Becky Cobb,DeputyDirector — community survey respondent “WE LOVE OURLIBRARY!”

A-1 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES APPENDIX A A-2 MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LIBRARY SPACES APPENDIX A ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Skylaar Amann,MultnomahCountyLibrary Don Allgeier, MultnomahCountyLibrary Jonathan Strauhull,MultnomahCountyAttorney’s Office Walter RobinsonII,MultnomahCounty Marissa Madrigal,MultnomahCounty MeeSeon Kwon,MultnomahCounty Loretta Smith,MultnomahCountyDistrict2Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, MultnomahCountyChair Anna Gordon, LivingCully Andrew Proctor, LiteraryArts Alan Linhares, LentsLibraryCommittee Sonja Mckenzie,iUrbanTeen Traci Rossi,InnovativeChanges Ellen Parker, Immigrant&RefugeeCommunityOrganization Laura Bolanos,IHaveaDream Oregon Patricia Rojas,ElPrograma Hispano Tom Rinehart,CityofPortland Jim Wheeler, CityofGresham David Berniker, CityofGresham Paul Coakley, CentennialSchoolDistrict Valarie Pearce, Black Parent Initiative Gordon Long,Multnomah CountyLibrary Shelly Kent,MultnomahCountyLibrary Rita Jimenez,MultnomahCountyLibrary Javier Gutierrez, MultnomahCountyLibrary Jeremy Graybill,Multnomah CountyLibrary Cindy Gibbon,MultnomahCountyLibrary Kelly Garner, MultnomahCountyLibrary Shani Fox,MultnomahCountyLibrary Martha Flotten,MultnomahCountyLibrary Sonja Ervin,MultnomahCountyLibrary Terrilyn Chun,MultnomahCountyLibrary Lee Catalano,MultnomahCountyLibrary Laura Bradshaw, MultnomahCountyLibrary SyNova Blackwell,MultnomahCountyLibrary ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Kevin Thomas,TheLibraryFoundation Dilip Ratnam,TheLibraryFoundation Greg Palmer, TheLibraryFoundation Laurie Munro Bloch,TheLibrary Foundation Annette Mulee,TheLibraryFoundation Judith McGee,TheLibraryFoundation Richelle Luther, TheLibraryFoundation Nate Liebler, TheLibraryFoundation Michelle Lantow, TheLibraryFoundation Eva Kripalani,TheLibraryFoundation Jamie June,TheLibraryFoundation Marcia Jory, TheLibraryFoundation Jerry Hudson,TheLibraryFoundation Debbie Goldberg Menashe,TheLibraryFoundation Peter Galen,TheLibraryFoundation Kristin Collins,TheLibraryFoundation David Blount,TheLibraryFoundation Eric Bergstrom, TheLibraryFoundation Kori Allen,TheLibraryFoundation Craig Gibons,Tax Supervising&Conservation Commission Frank Caropelo, ReynoldsSchoolDistrict Sheila A.Martin,PortlandStateUniversity Kathleen Holloway, PortlandCommunityCollege Erick Flores, Parkrose SchoolDistrict Mark Garber, PamplinMediaGroup MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Christopher Williams, Danica Stochosky, MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Jack MacNichol,MultnomahCountyLibraryAdvisoryBoard Jon Worona, MultnomahCountyLibrary Concha Solano,MultnomahCountyLibrary Rachael Short,MultnomahCountyLibrary Vanessa Scales,MultnomahCountyLibrary Dave Ratliff, MultnomahCountyLibrary Paige Monlux,MultnomahCountyLibrary Jen May, MultnomahCountyLibrary

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