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Austin Public Library Foundation speaks to City Council about the New Central Library
Nov. 20, 2008
New Central Library Project Design Finalists Selected:
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Thank you Austin for sharing your comments and input on the new Central Library design teams. The Austin Public Library received over 400 comments via our online form, as well as, on printed forms at City Hall.
Presently the Faulk Central Library located in downtown Austin at 800 Guadalupe has on display the three design teams presentation materials. This information will be on display through November 6, 2008.
The City Council scheduled staff briefings on the new Central Library design team process for the Thursday, November 20 Council meeting. A decision on selecting a design team is scheduled for the December 11, 2008 Council meeting.
Estimated Timeline for the New Central Library:
- November 2008 ~ Council award of the Design contract
- May 2009 ~ Citizen/Stakeholder input meetings –Co-sponsored by Library Commission and Library Foundation
- June 2009 ~ Design phase begins
- Spring 2011 ~ Design development completed
- Winter 2011 ~ Construction begins
- Fall 2013 ~ Construction complete
- Spring/Summer 2014-Grand Opening
Please call 512-974-7495 for additional information.
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