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1. South Brooklyn Branch
February 29, 2016
#CPL150www.cpl150.org
Public Meeting 1

2. Agenda
February 29, 2016
6:00 - 6:15pm Arrival & Refreshments
6:15 - 6:45pm
Overview of CPL Strategic Plan & CPL150
Community Vision Plan: Timeline & Process
Overview of Work Stations
6:45 - 8:00pm Work Stations

3. CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014

4. Kent State University
CUDC Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
The CUDC is an innovative, non-profit urban design practice committed
to a sustainable, vibrant and inclusive urban future.
By combining client-based projects, applied research, graduate
teaching and advocacy, we expand the ideas, energy, and resources
dedicated to making better cities.

5. Timeline & Process

6. In 1979, a new 10,200-square-foot building designed by Fred Toguchi Associates was
opened. The architect used the natural contours of the site to define the interior areas with
gradual floor level variations. The interior areas were designed by the architect to be in an
intimate and “people-sized” scale and lit by skylights.

7. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.

8. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community
priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each
target neighborhood.

9. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community
priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each
target neighborhood.
Recommendations from the Community Vision Plan will support
CPL’s efforts to conduct finer grain analysis of the operational costs,
interior architectural feasibility, and other financial investments
required to commit resources appropriately.

10. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
A report will be produced for each group with recommendations
tailored to each branch, which may include:
• Exterior architectural renovations for library branch buildings
• Conceptual proposals for reprogramming interior spaces
• Outdoor site improvements on library properties
• Framework for prioritizing library service locations based on
pedestrian, transit, and bicycle accessibility
• Streetscape enhancements to improve neighborhood character
surrounding branch buildings
• Creative ideas for bridging the digital divide
• Opportunities for current library services to shift to other
neighborhood-based locations
• Partnerships with community organizations to achieve
residents’ desires

11. We want a 21st century
library—a library that’s a gem.
Address what the community
needs now & in the future.
Hope the process will engage
potential partners.

12. CPL COMMUNITY VISION PLAN :
TIMELINE
PHASE 1:
Existing conditions
analysis
PHASE 2:
Gather community
priorities
PHASE 3:
Develop
recommendations
GROUP 2 BRANCHES
(MT PLEASANT, E. 131ST, BROOKLYN, SOUTH BROOKLYN)
2015 2016
EXISTING CONDITIONS FINAL REPORT
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
ROUND 1 : Advisory
Committee Meetings
ROUND 2 : Advisory
Committee Meetings
ROUND 3 : Advisory
Committee Meetings
ROUND 2 : Public
Meetings
ROUND 1 : Public Mtgs
& Focus Groups

13. South Brooklyn Branch
Advisory Committee:
David Burkart | Library Patron
Krystle Burkart | Library Patron
Ramses Clements | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
Meg Ehlinger | Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Liz Kilroy Hernandez | Senior Citizen Resources
Dana Mayo | Library Patron
Laura Ponikvar | Library Patron
Luigi Russo | South Brooklyn Branch Manager
Gail Schnell | Library Patron
Victoria Simna | Library Patron
Andrew Sirkovski | Library Patron
Jeff Verespej | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

14. What word describes
your vision of the
South Brooklyn Branch
experience in 2019?
Q:

15. Connections
Relevant
Reflective
Accessible
Open
Interesting
Youth

16. Connections
Relevant
Reflective
Accessible
Open
Interesting
Youth

17. OUR SOUTH BROOKLYN
BRANCH VISION:

18. library
building
library
services
library
grounds
neighborhood
The library building is the scale most patrons
imagine when asked to think about the library.
This scale involves the building’s interior layout
and exterior architectural design.
The library grounds includes the property
owned by CPL surrounding a branch building.
Parking, site signage, outdoor seating, and
lighting are included in this experience layer.
The neighborhood surrounds the library
building and grounds, with direct impacts on
the experience of library patrons through sense
of safety, walkability, and community needs.
The library services encompass the other three
experience levels. Services include system-wide book
transfers, classes, events, and online access to digital
resources.
CPL BRANCH EXPERIENCE

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SPRING ROAD
W. SCHAAF ROAD
Brooklyn Heights Cemetery
Metroparks Zoo
Brookside Reservation
Estabrook Rec
Brookmere Cemetery
Henritze Park
Harmody Park
Calgary Park
Cemetery
Archmere Park
Loew Park
Goudreau Park
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Senior Citizen
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Julie Adam’s
House
Mary Queen
of Peace
St. Leo the Great
Catholic Church
Saint Mark’s
Lutheran
Rising Harvest Farm
Benjamin Franklin
Community Gardens
CCPL - Brooklyn Branch Library
Cuyahoga County
Employment Center
Cuyahoga Metropolitan
Housing Authority
Charles A. Mooney School
Facing History New Tech HS
Old Brooklyn Elem
& Middle School
Benjamin Franklin
Elementary School
Brookridge Elementary
James Ford Rhodes
High School
William Rainey Harper
Elementary School
William Cullen Bryant
Elementary School
M Q P
School
Lutheran
Memorial
Pearl
Academy
St. Mary’s
BROOKLYN CENTRE
OLD BROOKLYN
BROOKSIDE
BROOKLYN
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SOUTH HILLS
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15 MIN WALKING RADIUS
BUS ROUTES1
SPECIAL HOUSING
GROCERY/FOOD RETAILER
RETAIL DESTINATION
TRANSIT STATION
HOSPITAL
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
OFFICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PARK/RECREATION CENTER
SCHOOLS
LIBRARY

20. Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Master Plan 2009
Old Brooklyn/Old Brooklyn/
Brooklyn Centre
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Master Plan
2009
2009Two Neighborhoods
Preserving Our Past, Planning Our Future
TogetherTogether

21. Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Master Plan 2009
Strategies
Community Heritage &
Identity
Undertake research to identify
areas and structures with the
12. Encourage recognition
& preservation of
historically/ culturally areas and structures with the
potential to be historic districts
and/or buildings.
historically/ culturally
significant properties.
Undertake physical improvements
t l l id tif i hb h d
13. Promote place-making
efforts to clearly identify neighborhoods.
Install art that reflects identity of
i hb h d i hi hl i ibl
efforts.
neighborhoods in highly visible
locations.

22. Nearby projects | Pearl Rd. TLCI Plan 2009
PEARL ROAD / WEST 25TH STREET
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PLAN
Building a sustainable future around connected
Cleveland neighborhoods
Cleveland, OhioFebruary 2009

23. A potential Transit Waiting
Environment design for the corner of
Pearl Road and State Road in front
of the South Brooklyn Branch of the
P E A R L R O A D / W E S T 2 5 TH S T R E E T
of the South Brooklyn Branch of the
Cleveland Public Library

24. Nearby projects | Pearl Rd. Streetscape Improvement
Public Art Component
Call for Artists: REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Themes could include the
neighborhood’s history,
architecture, proximity to the
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, or
other relevant subjects or topics.
The artworks could, but would
not be required to, serve a
wayfinding function.
Submission Deadline: 10/30/15

25. Nearby projects | Old Brooklyn Free Public Wi-Fi

26. Previous projects | Library Cafe Concept

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CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014
Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADO
November 19, 2014
Source: NODIS
Service Area | All CPL Branches

28. Cleveland Public Library calls obstacles, such as hunger, illiteracy,
and unemployment: Community Deficits.
CPL embraces its responsibility to fight these deficits by taking a
strong STEP for our community’s future and providing:
• Safe places to learn all year round – Safety
• Free access to all types of new technology – Technology
• Extensive and inspirational communities of learning – Education
• A commitment to capturing and honoring history – Preservation
The People’s University

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30. CPL branch network

31. South Brooklyn branch use

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36. South Brooklyn Branch
CPL Community Vision Plan
Distinctive features:
• Second floor meeting room
• Sculputure by Carl Floyd, Untitled, 1980
• 19 parking spots
• 2nd highest circulation in the CPL system
• Relatively significant daylighting inside
• Visible and central location

43. WORK STATIONS:

44. Libraries are changing fast in response to digital
information. How can South Brooklyn Branch
continue to offer innovative services? Take a
seat and grab a “clicker” for a short interactive
presentation. LIMIT: 16

45. Big change in
libraries is moving
from transactions
to connections with
other people.
Future:

46. Places for Interaction | Business Lounge
Barrington Area Library, Illinois

47. Our Advisory Committee defined the vision for
South Brooklyn Branch as “open,” “reflective,”
and “interesting.” What do these words mean to
you? Add post-it notes to each category to help
guide the vision for library services, facilities, &
neighborhood.

48. What’s working? What’s not? How can South
Brooklyn Branch become its best in the future? Have
a seat to discuss the Branch’s current strengths,
weaknesses, & opportunities in a 20-minute small
group discussion.

49. BRANCH(ING)CONVERSATIONS
INTERNAL
CPL&BRANCH
POSITIVES NEGATIVES
EXTERNAL
NEIGHBORHOOD

50. Your feedback is crucial to our next steps, so pull
up a chair and let us know what you think about
the future of South Brooklyn Branch and the larger
CPL. Fill out our paper survey, available in English
or Spanish.

51. 15
M
INUTEW
ALK
15 MIN
UTEWALK
176
480
PEARLROAD
PEARLROAD
STATEROAD
MEMPHIS AVE
FULTONPKWY
FULTONROAD
RIDGEROAD
BRO
ADVIEW
RO
AD
71
SPRING ROAD
W. SCHAAF ROAD
Brooklyn Heights Cemetery
Metroparks Zoo
Brookside Reservation
Estabrook Rec
Brookmere Cemetery
Henritze Park
Harmody Park
Calgary Park
Cemetery
Archmere Park
Loew Park
Goudreau Park
35
20
20
51
20
35
35
51
51
79
79
79
45
MetroHealth Senior
Health Center
Senior Citizen
Resources
Julie Adam’s
House
Mary Queen
of Peace
St. Leo the Great
Catholic Church
Saint Mark’s
Lutheran
Rising Harvest Farm
Benjamin Franklin
Community Gardens
CCPL - Brooklyn Branch Library
Cuyahoga County
Employment Center
Cuyahoga Metropolitan
Housing Authority
Charles A. Mooney School
Facing History New Tech HS
Old Brooklyn Elem
& Middle School
Benjamin Franklin
Elementary School
Brookridge Elementary
James Ford Rhodes
High School
William Rainey Harper
Elementary School
William Cullen Bryant
Elementary School
M Q P
School
Lutheran
Memorial
Pearl
Academy
St. Mary’s
BROOKLYN CENTRE
OLD BROOKLYN
BROOKSIDE
BROOKLYN
SOUTHBROOKLYNBRANCHclevelandpubliclibrary
SOUTH HILLS
KEY
15 MIN WALKING RADIUS
BUS ROUTES1
SPECIAL HOUSING
GROCERY/FOOD RETAILER
RETAIL DESTINATION
TRANSIT STATION
HOSPITAL
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
OFFICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PARK/RECREATION CENTER
SCHOOLS
LIBRARY
Mapping Assets

52. SOUTH BROOKLYN BRANCH!
Children’s Area | Library Coloring Page

54. Grab a snack
and meet us at
the work stations!

55. www.CPL150.org