CAC RFP Briefing -Brooklyn Heights Library

7/22/2019 CAC RFP Briefing -Brooklyn Heights Library

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Borough-wide presence:

60 branches in all Brooklyn

neighborhoods

Usage increasing despite nearly

20% decline in City funding

Services evolving to meet the

changing needs of Brooklyns

diverse population

Aging buildings:

Average age is 58 years.

Skyrocketing maintenance costs,

limited capital budget:

Over $300M in maintenanceneed.

~$15M per year on average toaddress

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Development of a new Brooklyn Heights branch.o BPLs primary development goal is to build a new library to serve the

downtown Brooklyn community for generations to come. The project isexpected to generate sufficient sales proceeds to cover all the costs ofbuilding and equipping the new library.

Generation of capital funds to invest in other BPL facilities.o BPL faces over $300 million in unfunded maintenance needs

throughout the branch library system. Funding from this developmentwill be invested in libraries throughout Brooklyn that face significantcapital challenges.

High-quality design.o BPL is committed to ensuring that any new development is of the

highest possible architectural quality and sensitive to the historic natureof the Brooklyn Heights community.

Efficient redevelopment process with minimum disruption in library

service.o Critical that the new library is constructed as soon as possible and any

disruption to library services in the community be minimized to the

greatest extent possible, by offering BPL an interim library space. 3


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General principles of new libraries:

Open and flexible for myriad work styles User-centered (notstaff centered) design Ubiquitous and invisible technology Promote learning, working and collaborating

Provide inspiration, optimism, dignity Efficient to operate

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Principles specific to Brooklyn Heights:

One of the largest neighborhood libraries in Brooklyn, providingmore public space than existing branch

Destination library for northwest Brooklyn, offering expandedcollections, technology, programs, and seven-day service

Expanded youth program areas Quiet space for independent study Large community program room

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In June, BPL and the New York City Economic

Development Corporation (EDC) released a Request forProposals (RFP) The RFP is a competitive bidding process to select a

development partner who will build a brand new library forBPL at 280 Cadman Plaza W.

Responses received on Sept. 20th

Community driven process to design the new library willstart in 2014

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Extremely robust responseamong the most competitive RFPs in

EDCs history

Joint BPL-EDC review committee has held extensive meetings with all

respondents and reviewed project designs, pro-formas and zoning

calculations

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All responses in this presentation meet the following minimum criteria.o Exceptional library designo At least20,000 square feet of space devoted to the new library, no

more than 5,000 of which can be below gradeo Competitive purchase priceo Demonstrated capacity to develop a project of this size and complexityo Project teams with experience in the ULURP processo

Comfort with the safeguards BPL will require in the contract to protectthe public's interest

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Proposal A

Total Floor Area (sf) 248,500

Library (sf) 31,192 (10,369 below grade)

Affordable Housing Uses inclusionary housing certificates from another project

Additional Programming 7,500 sf rooftop park

Library Highlights LEED Gold, 30 ft ceilings

Interim Library Funds towards relocation

Building Height (ft) 285

# of Units 150

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Proposal BTotal Floor Area (sf) 266,000


Affordable Housing 52 units at 60% AMI

Additional Programming 15,500 SF retail

Library Highlights Tillary St entrance; atrium

Interim Library Identify space before certification into ULURP

Building Height (ft) 370-470

# of Units 138

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Proposal C



Affordable Housing 42,000 sf at 60% AMIAdditional Programming Smorgasburg micro-retail; additional not-for-profit

space; outdoor caf; party room accessible to

community groups

Library Highlights Re-use of bas-reliefs

Interim Library Local churchBuilding Height (ft) 319

# of Units 99

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Proposal DTotal Floor Area (sf) 334,000


Affordable Housing 26 units (still getting SF) at 80% AMI

Additional Programming 4,400 sf of retail

Library Highlights LEED Gold, prominent visibility, preserves bas-reliefs

Interim Library Remain on site during construction or will pay for new

space


# of Units 167

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Proposal ETotal Floor Area (sf) 291,000

Library (sf) 30,000 (15,000 above grade, 15,000 below)

Affordable Housing 50 units


Library Highlights Green roof on library; preserves bas-reliefs



# of Units 156

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Proposal F



Affordable Housing 30 units at 125% AMI

Additional Programming/features 2,500 sf public plaza

Library Highlights All glass faade and atrium for optimum light

Interim Library Leases nearby retail space

Building Height (ft) 455-551

# of Units 149

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Proposal GTotal Floor Area (sf) 217,935


Affordable Housing Purchasing offsite certificates


Library Highlights Prominent entry pavilion



# of Units 114

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Proposal A Proposal B Proposal C

Total Floor Area (sf) 248,000 266,600 270,400

Library (sf) 31,192 20,000 20,000

Affordable Housing IH certs from other proj. 50 units at 60% AMI 42,000 SF at 60% AMI

AdditionalProgramming 7,500 sf rooftop park 15,500 sf of retail Micro-retail, not-for-profit,Plaza/cafe

Library Highlights LEED Gold, 30 ft ceilings Atrium, Tillary St. entrance Re-use of bas-reliefs

Interim Library Funds towards relocation Ident. for ULURP cert Lease space at local church

Building Height (ft) 285 370-470 319

# of units 150 138 99


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Proposal D Proposal E Proposal F

Total Floor Area (sf) 334,00 291,000 270,500

Library (sf) 20,000 30,000 20,000

Affordable Housing 26 units at 80% AMI 50 units 30 units at 125% AMI

AdditionalProgramming 4,400 SF of retail 3,500 sf of retail 2,500 SF public plaza

Library Highlights LEED Gold, bas-reliefs Roof park, bas-reliefs Atrium, all glass facade

Interim Library On site or ULURP cert Ident. for ULURP cert Leases nearby retail space

Building Height (ft) 400 359 455-551

# of units 167 156 149


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Proposal GTotal Floor Area (sf) 217,935

Library (sf) 20,000

Affordable Housing Offsite IH certificates

Additional

Programming

5,620 sf of retail

Library Highlights Prominent entry pavilion

Interim Library Identify space prior to ULURP


# of units 114


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BPL hiring an independent architect to

assist with library design work Begin community driven library design

process

Continue working with respondents to

refine and improve designs based on

community feedback

Finalize contract negotiations in early

2014 Begin environmental review process in

mid-2014

ULURP certification expected late 2014

Documents

CAC RFP Briefing -Brooklyn Heights Library