UPDATE: Visualing the original Madison Public Library on West Mifflin Street

From Retiring Guy's postcard collection

Original 4/4/2009 post, "Visualing a new Madison Public Library", starts here.
"What would a remodeled Central Library look like?"  (Capital Times, 4/3/2009)  

So, I was at this meeting last week and was fascinated by Hammel, Green and Abrahamson's presentation on what could be done with the Central Library in terms of remodeling it.  I noticed Chris Rickert was there for the State Journal, so I saved writing about this untiol I could procure some of the visuals that HGA provided -- it's one thing to try to describe a rooftop expansion, but it's quite another to be able to show you exactly what I saw and let you see directly what $10 to $14 million can buy for the Central Library.

Related posts:
Madison Public Central Library: Henry and Fairchild Approaches (June 2012 to July 2013).  (7/3/2013)
Madison's New Central Library: Clearly Identified.  (6/21/2013)
Sideways library.  (6/5/2013)
Madison Public Central Library: Henry and Fairchild Approaches.  (4/2/2013)
Progress report:  4th revised edition, abridged.  (2/28/2013)
Progress report:  3rd revised edition, abridged.  (1/15/2013)
Progress report:  3rd revised edition. (1/15/2013
Progress report, 2nd revised edition.  (11/3/2012)
Progress report.  (8/18/2012)
Work in progress. (6/5/2012)
Construction kickoff ceremony.  (3/28/2012)
Findorff awarded Madison Public Library construction contract.  (3/1/2012)
City of Madison to Rebid Central Library Project. (12/22/2011)
Madison Community Foundation awards $500,000 grant for new Madison Central Library.   (12/16/2011)
Retiring Guy takes a last look at the 1960s-era Madison Central Library.  (11/13/2011)
Madison Central Library prepares for move to temporary facility. (11/9/2011)
Madison Public Library misses cut on $4.5 million tax credit.  (9/14/2011)
Board to consider Plan B financing.  (9/1/2011)
Central library to relocate in November.  (7/27/2011)
Central library reconstruction project to proceed.  (4/29/2011)
Negotiations continue.  (4/27/2011)
Central library not a major issue with candidate or mayor Soglin. (4/19/2011) Soglin wants to make sure ducks are in a row for Central Library Project.  (4/16/2011)
Latest design review.  (4/8/2011)
Midway Design presentation for Madison Central Library.  (2/25/2011)
Final design for renovated central library unveiled.  (12/8/2010)

Designing a new central library:  "Everyone has to feel comfortable and safe here".  (11/17/2010)

Interview with principal architect of Central Library project.  (11/5/2010)

Design development juggling acts for a renovated Madison Central Library. (10/15/2010)

Conceptual designs for new Central Library.  (10/25/2010)

One possible message:  Don't settle for less.  (8/5/2010)

Downsizing the Madison Central Library renovation project. (7/17/2010)

Possible temporary location has asbestos problem.  (6/18/2010)

Architectural firm selected for Madison Central project.  (5/26/2010)

State Journal editorial board sez Madison City Council made right decision on Central Library. (5/10/2010)

Council vote on library goes under the radar.  (5/8/2010)

And the beat goes on.  (4/14/2010)

Mayor Responds to Critics on Library Issue.  (4/13/2010)

Board Endorses Renovation Plan.  (4/6/2010)

Keeping the dream of a new Madison Central Library alive. (3/31/2010)

Some Council Members Not Ready to Move Forward on Mayor's Renovation Plan.  (3/30/2010)

Council President Pro Tem to Introduce Resolution Approving Madison Central Library Renovation Project.  (3/28/2010)

'Dissatisfaction' with Collapsed Madison Central Library Project. (3/25/2010)

Fiore Departure Seen as Beneficial to Madison Central Project.  (3/23/2010)

Matter of Principle" Dooms New Central Madison Library.  (3/20/2010)

Madison Central: The Dream Dies, It's Now Time to Renovate. (3/19/2010)

Dispute over Construction Costs Threatens to Derail New Central Madison Library. (3/17/2010)

Madison Public Library Project Faces Delay in 2011. (3/9/2010)

Construction, Cost Concerns May Delay Madison Central Library Project. (1/25/2010)

New Madison Central Library Wins Council Approval. (11/11/2009)Capital Times Endorses New Madison Central Library. (11/10/2009)

Madison Council Begins Review of Mayor's Budget on Tuesday. (11/6/2009)

More Questions About Madison Central Library Project. (11/1/2009)

New Madison Public Library's First Change Order: Rooftop Garden.
(10/28/2009)

Call for Referendum on New Madison Central Library Not Attracting Support. (10/21/2009)

Madison Board of Estimates Rejects Library Referendum. (10/13/2009)

Some Madison City Council Members Want Referendum on New Central Library. (10/9/2009)

Three former mayors support new Madison Central Library. (10/5/2010)

Wisconsin State Journal Editorial on New Madison Central Library. (9/13/2009)

New Madison Central Library: Let the Positioning Begin. (9/1/2009)

New Madison Central Library on Mayor Dave's Front Burner. (8/30/2009)

New Madison Central Library: Build or Renovate? (7/7/2009)

Motley Brown Not Reason Enough. (6/11/2009)

Fiore Plan Receives Unanimous Support. (6/5/2009)

Fiore Plan Gets Nod from Committee. (5/15/2009)

Public Forum Focuses on Central Library Options. (4/24/2009)

Developer Sweetens the Deal. (4/21/2009)

Visualizing a Remodeled Madison Central Library. (4/4/2009)

Renovation Plan Put on Table for Madison Central Library. (3/26/2009)

Residents Critique Proposals to Rebuild Downtown Library. (1/9/2009)

Competing Developers Defend Their Central Library Plans. (1/8/2009)

Comparison of Downtown Madison Library Proposals. (12/17/2008)

Two Proposals for New Madison Central Library. (12/3/2008)

Best Headline of the Week. (9/6/2008)

Oak Creek Public Library shares beautiful new space with city hall

New Oak Creek Library Garners State Award.  (Oak Creek Patch, 4/15/2016)

The new library shares a building with the Oak Creek City Hall, and this building itself is called the Oak Creek Civic Center.

Oak Creek Public Library About Us

On the 2nd floor:  adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction, magazines, quiet reading room, business center, computers, gaming room, media lab, technology training center, study rooms

"It's more than just a building; it really is the fuel for the greatest library in the world." -- Bill Ptacek, CEO, Calgary Public Library

Calgary's Central Public Library construction project marks first phase.  (Calgary Sun, 9/30/2015)

Fast facts: Central Public Library -

• Cost: $245 million 

• Size: 280,000 sq.ft. over four floors 

• Will house 600,000 books 

• Schedule opening date: 2018 

• Cost of tunnel encapsulation: $70 million

Calgary Public Library leadership

Related post:
The new Calgary Public Library.  (9/24/2015)

Appleton Common Council votes against land purchase for a new public library

What's next for Appleton library project?  (Appleton Post-Crescent, 6/18/2015)

 Photo credits:  Appleton Common Council

The motion is defeated 8-6, with 1 member absent.

• The men's vote:  6 'nays', 2 'ayes'.
• The women's vote:  2 'nays', 4 'ayes', 1 member absent.

Related posts:
2015 City of Appleton budget includes $5 million for land acquisition and architectural plans.  (11/14/2014)
Appleton Public Library vote tallies: 34-9 and 9-5.  (11/7/2014) 
"That time is now." Appleton Mayor's capital budget include $30 million over 3 years for new library.  (10/3/2014)
Consultant presents fundraising report to Appleton Public Library board.  (9/18/2014) 
Half of respondents to unscientific poll consider themselves cheapskates.  (9/18/2014)
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

2015 City of Appleton Budget Includes $5 Million for Land Acquisition and Architectural Plans

Funding for Appleton library survives council scrutiny.  (Appleton Post-Crescent, 11/12/2014)

Another small step forward.

The approval doesn't mean the proposed $37 million library will be built on a downtown bluff overlooking the Fox River. Rather, it allows the city to continue the process, defined by statute, to acquire the site from Fox Banquets and Trinity Lutheran Church. 

"We're not going to (forcibly) take the property," Hanna said. "It has to be a negotiated transaction."

From a few weeks ago.

 

Related posts:
Appleton Public Library vote tallies: 34-9 and 9-5.  (11/7/2014) 
"That time is now." Appleton Mayor's capital budget include $30 million over 3 years for new library.  (10/3/2014)
Consultant presents fundraising report to Appleton Public Library board.  (9/18/2014) 
Half of respondents to unscientific poll consider themselves cheapskates.  (9/18/2014)
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

Appleton Public Library Vote Tallies: 34-9 and 9-5

Appleton residents air thoughts on proposed new library.  (Appleton Post-Crescent, 11/6/2014) 

Related posts:
"That time is now." Appleton Mayor's capital budget include $30 million over 3 years for new library.  (10/3/2014)
Consultant presents fundraising report to Appleton Public Library board.  (9/18/2014) 
Half of respondents to unscientific poll consider themselves cheapskates.  (9/18/2014)
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

Thanks to a Major Donation, the Marshfield Public Library Will Become the Everett Roehl Memorial Public Library

Capital Campaign

Roehl donation allows for work to start on new library. (Marshfield News Herald, 10/29/2014)

In a press release issued by the committee about the donation Roehl said, “I think this project is very worthwhile for the city, and I am happy to be a part of making it happen.” 

Roehl Transport Inc. has become one of the nation’s 100 largest truck companies.
 
“Mr. Roehl recognizes the important contribution of the library and community center to the community, and he wanted to support it,” Hocking said. “This was an opportunity for him to give back to the community that has been very supportive of his business and family.” 

The library and community center project is a collaboration between the library and the city, with the city contributing $3 million to the project. The first phase of the project will cost a total of $7 million. 

An additional $2 million will be sought in the second phase of fundraising.

Related articles:
Marshfield Library/Community Center construction pushed back to 2016.  (5/30/2014)
The Marshfield Common Council takes a deeper look at the library/community center project.  (8/16/214)
Point/counterpoint.  (4/26/2012)
Latest version of Marshfield capital improvement program reduces library/community center contribution by $5 Million (4/25/2012)
Marshfield City Council supports new library but questions concept of community center. (1/25/2012)
Marshfield library/community center project continues to move forward. (11/12/2011)
Design development for new library/community center.  (9/15/2011)
Better to plan for a new library now than when the roof starts to leak.  (11/12/2010)
Design development in progress.  (11/9/2010)
Community input sought for library improvement plans.  (6/9/2010)

Space Needs and the Indianapolis Public Library's Strategic Plan

Indy Library Plan Reflects National Report on Libraries' Future.  (Indianapolis Public Library, 10/21/2014)

A key component [Goal 4:  Maximize accessibility to the Library and its services] calls for better access to Library services in large unserved population areas of Marion County with the addition of several new or renovated branch locations. New or relocated branches are planned for Perry Township, the City of Lawrence, the North Michigan Road and West 38th Street corridors, and the Glendale and Brightwood areas. Renovations to modernize service capabilities are planned at the East Washington, Lawrence, Southport, Wayne and Warren branches, facilities constructed in the 1970s and '80s, except for the East Washington Branch, an original Carnegie Library built in 1909 that is not ADA accessible. 

Separate bond issues totaling $58 million currently are being considered by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council. The bond issues would be structured so that tax rates would not be increased for the Library.

A local television station report on the plan for new and renovated branches.



The opening 0:26.

At a time when digital books are available in an instant, you might think public libraries are on the way out. But in Indianapolis at least, think again.  Not only are you using local library branches, there's actually a plan to upgrade and expand some of them.  Of course, that plan comes at a cost -- tens of millions of dollars -- but as I found out, those making the proposal say they can get it done without asking you for more tax money.

Other Indianapolis Public Library posts:
"Yours to Experience": The Indianapolis Public Library's Strategic Plan, 2015-2020.  (8/2/2014)
Creating a future: Indianapolis Public Library begins strategic planning process.  (7/24/2013)
Tough stuff to share.  (2/16/2013)
Public libraries as local centers of book discovery.  (1/19/2013)
5th anniversary of  transformed Indianapolis central library.  (12/8/2012)
Starting May 13, weekly hours at Indianapolis public libraries will increase from 980 to 1247.  (5/6/2012)
IMCPL Board votes to restore most branch hours, with link to ICMPL 2011 annual report.  (3/29/2012)
Some hours to be restored at IMCPL branches. (3/1/2012)
"Not all good news". (2/25/2012)
2012 budget should allow library to restore reduced hours at branches.  (10/17/2011)
An informed, engaged Indianapolis will find the resources for its public library.  (7/4/2011)
Bramble's retirement leads to search for 21st-century visionary to lead IMCPL.  (6/3/2011)
Library funding a front-burner issue.  (6/3/2011)
Empty cup at the finish line?  (4/30/2011)
Indiana House passes library funding bill before Democrats take a much needed road trip.  (2/22/2011)
Indiana Senate moves more quickly than House on library bill.  (2/10/2011)
No rest for IMCPL 'loyalists'.  (2/9/2011)
'Library loyalists' provide a remedial lesson in funding priorities.  (2/8/2011)
Legislative effort to provide more funding for IMCPL continues.  (2/4/2011)
Show of support by IMCPL advocates.  (1/25/2011)
Library angel.  (1/17/2011)
Indianapolis Star editorial: "Give library a fair share of tax"  (1/13/2011)
Sustainability in the form of a share of county income taxes.  (1/12/2011)
Township deals comes undone.  (1/8/2011)
Vote to restore library hours and rehire staff: Thanking God again in Wayne Township, Indiana.  (12/16/2010)
Wayne Township's $200,000 for IMCPL:  "Thank God it's a nice purpose".  (12/8/2010)
Temporary fix (not yet approved ) to keep 4 IMCPL branches open.  (11/19/2010)
ICMPL to lay off 37 employees.  (11/12/2010)
Cuts in library hours, materials budget.  (9/15/2010)
Library announces 26% cut in hours.  (9/14/2010)
Indianapolis resident recommends book to local officials.  (9/6/2010)
Library board votes to include 'shortfall appeal' option.  (9/1/2010)
Library board to consider 'shortfall appeal'.  (8/30/2010)
In close vote, library board cuts hours, staff.  (8/20/2010)
Library grapples with its sustainable future.  (8/16/2010)
Library projects a $7.3 million deficit by 2014.  (7/29/2010)
Library board sez no branch closings in 2011.  (7/15/2010)
Library supporters question Pacers deal. (7/15/2010)
High performance government team report.  (7/11/2010)
Library board delays decision on libraries.  (6/5/2010)
Another big turnout for libraries.  (5/13/2010)
Mayor vows to keep library branches open.  (5/12/2010)
Residents speak up for their libraries.  (5/11/2010)
The neighborhood library as refuge.  (5/2/2010)
Indianapolis Star editorial board keeps library funding issue front and center.  (4/25/2010)
Efficiency experts look for ways to keep branch libraries open.  (4/23/2010)
More than 1400 sign petition to keep Glendale branch open.  (4/20/2010)
Editorial:  Find resources for library.  (4/19/2010)
What's in store for Indianapolis-area libraries?  (4/17/2010)
Indiana Pacers bailout talks continue.  (4/16/2010)
Postscript.  (4/15/2010)
Look what's at the top of Indianapolis's to-do list.  (4/14/2010)
A Challenge to Indianapolis-Marion County:  Stand Up for Libraries.  (4/13/2010)

"That time is now." Appleton Mayor's Capital Budget Include $30 Million Over 3 Years for New Library

 City of Appleton.  2015 Executive Budget and Service Plan

2015.  $5 million for acquisition of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Fox Banquets sites. 

2016 and 2017.  $12.5 million -- "earmarked" -- in each year for the library's construction.

Appleton budget focuses on $38M library, downtown. (Appleton Post-Crescent, 10/2/2014)

From the mayor's budget letter to Appleton residents.

"There comes a time when every city must make a decision when, if and how to invest in its future. For the city of Appleton, that time is now,"

Related posts:
Consultant presents fundraising report to Appleton Public Library board.  (9/18/2014) 
Half of respondents to unscientific poll consider themselves cheapskates.  (9/18/2014)
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

2015 Madison Public Library Capital Budget with Future Year Estimates (2016-2020)

LINK

Royster-Clark redevelopment finally taking shape.  (Capital Times, 10/19/2013)

In the works.

Commercial development is also likely to first happen along Dempsey Road, with the high profile corner site being reserved for the future relocation of the Pinney branch library, which is currently located at 204 Cottage Grove Rd.

Royster Corners 

YouTube.  Preliminary Royster Corners Redevelopment - Madison, Wisconsin. 

Embedding disabled.  View of a "preliminary" Pinney Branch Library starts at 1:31.  

Consultant Presents Fundraising Report to Appleton Public Library Board

Engberg Anderson

$7M in private fundraising expected for library. (Appleton Post-Crescent, 9/17/2014)

Tapping into the Fox Cities strong philanthropic culture.

A Friends of Appleton Public Library consultant from Minnesota told the city's library board that in-person meetings with 28 people indicated the contribution target.

"Unilaterally, the library is viewed as a highly valued asset of the community," said Karen Rose, a consultant with St. Paul-based Library Strategies. "A surprise was that most of the people we interviewed regularly use the library. In many communities donors have the civic perspective, but not the personal tie."

The consultant sent private meeting invitations to 78 targeted donors and asked about their range of giving.

Related posts:
Half of respondents to unscientific poll consider themselves cheapskates.  (9/18/2014)
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

Half of Respondents to Unscientific Poll Consider Themselves Cheapskates

I refuse to use the adjective "Appleton-area" since I was able to vote in this silly poll.

Appleton Post Crescent

To the disconnected 50% who say "No way!"

Related posts:
$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent.  (9/16/2014) 
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

$42 (million) new library project may raise taxes but not much, sez Appleton Post-Crescent

If only.

New library may raise library taxes

Appleton Post-Crescent, 9/15/2014

Q&A

Appleton residents asking, "Will this raise my taxes?" 

The answer? Probably, but not much.

Related posts:
The tug-of-war continues.  (9/10/2014)
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)

The Tug-of-War Over a New Appleton Public Library Continues

Engberg Anderson

Public divided on new Appleton library plans. (Appleton Post-Cresent, 9/9/2014)

Was there an attachment with this letter?  A small coalition of city residents and developers sent Hanna and the council a letter late last month questioning the plans and calling for a reopening of bids to overhaul the current 1981-era site on Oneida Street. 

The group said renovating the library would cost about $17 million, lower than estimates from the city-paid consultants. 

Rortvedt said overhauling the existing library would cost about $35 million, a figure that includes expansion, renovation and acquisition of a parking lot — along with 18 months of leasing space during construction.

Related posts:
Not sure how "fast track" can be used to describe a 6+ year new library planning process.  (9/7/2014)
The Appleton Public Library and eminent domain.  (9/1/2014)
The new Appleton Public Library's "pre-funding schematic".  (8/26/2014) 
Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations about the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)