Problems that exist at the White Oak Li
Moving the White Oak Library
Paladin Earl Harris
COMM/215
January 12, 2015
April Rivers
Renovation of the White Oak Library.
White Oak Library, one of the large, regional branches of the county library needs renovation. Built in 1964 and a few renovations in 1980s, this building structure is now outdated. Addressing the problems that exist at the White Oak Library. The following is a list of issues that have to be resolved;
1) Mold in the basement possibly caused by moisture that was a result of leaks in the building foundation or other plumbing fixtures.
2) Computer Lab is growing currently not enough space; the electrical system cannot sustain 21st century technology. Build needs electrical system to be upgraded
3) Needs new roof
After reviewing the case study of the White Oak Library and determining what the central problems that exist at the library, I then took a look at some of the alternatives suggested.
1) Building new library on the same site.
2) Building new library on new site in center of town
3) Fix existing building as budget the county permits and, do not build on either site and use the fund for other city problems such building portable class rooms for over crowed schools.
Here are some possible solutions that where considered to address the White Oak Library concerns: Building a new library on the same site has its advantages; improves the value of real-estate in the area, public is familiar with its current location, easy access public transportation, some space from the parking lot can be used to add much needed addition for growing computer lab and construction can be completed sooner than it would take at a new construction site location.
Building a new library in the town center also has its advantages; the library would be located in the middle of many businesses and housing complexes, more people can utilize the library services, easy access to mass transit, could generate more jobs for the community
Paladin Earl Harris
COMM/215
January 12, 2015
April Rivers
Renovation of the White Oak Library.
White Oak Library, one of the large, regional branches of the county library needs renovation. Built in 1964 and a few renovations in 1980s, this building structure is now outdated. Addressing the problems that exist at the White Oak Library. The following is a list of issues that have to be resolved;
1) Mold in the basement possibly caused by moisture that was a result of leaks in the building foundation or other plumbing fixtures.
2) Computer Lab is growing currently not enough space; the electrical system cannot sustain 21st century technology. Build needs electrical system to be upgraded
3) Needs new roof
After reviewing the case study of the White Oak Library and determining what the central problems that exist at the library, I then took a look at some of the alternatives suggested.
1) Building new library on the same site.
2) Building new library on new site in center of town
3) Fix existing building as budget the county permits and, do not build on either site and use the fund for other city problems such building portable class rooms for over crowed schools.
Here are some possible solutions that where considered to address the White Oak Library concerns: Building a new library on the same site has its advantages; improves the value of real-estate in the area, public is familiar with its current location, easy access public transportation, some space from the parking lot can be used to add much needed addition for growing computer lab and construction can be completed sooner than it would take at a new construction site location.
Building a new library in the town center also has its advantages; the library would be located in the middle of many businesses and housing complexes, more people can utilize the library services, easy access to mass transit, could generate more jobs for the community