Proposalfor the
Adaptive Reuseof a
Landmark Building
Township of RedfordFebruary 11, 2008
Original Redford Township District Library Building
Built in 1962
Vacant since August 2004
Local Landmark BuildingDowntown Location
Original Redford Township District Library Building
Sound Structure
Redford Township needs:
. a downtown destination
. a centrally-located gathering space
Concepts Explored in Study
. usage of previous library building
. a downtown Farmers Market
“MARQUEE”
a British name for a“Place to Gather”
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
View from parking lot
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
View from East looking at amphitheatre
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
View from service drive
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
Aerial perspective
Community Events
Craft ShowsConcerts
PlaysMovie Nights
Farmers MarketIce Festival
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
Next Steps
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
Township Board Approval 2/19/08
Mid Summer Construction
the MARQUEE OF REDFORD TOWNSHIP
Funding Partners
Redford TownshipDowntown Development Authority
Wayne CountyState of Michigan
Community Development Block Grant