The new North Neighborhood Library and Community Center is planned for construction in the 5800 block of Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of the North Village Center. Measuring approximately 24,000 square feet, the environmentally friendly facility will complement the City of Long Beach's drive for sustainability and stand as an attractive, state-of-the-art center of community pride.
On Saturday, February 26, Councilmember Steven Neal, 9th District, Councilwoman Rae Gabelich, 8th District, and Long Beach Development Services will host a community discussion on the site planning and design of the North Neighborhood Library. The discussion will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Jordan High School Cafeteria, 6500 Atlantic Ave.
"This is an opportunity for residents and business owners alike to provide input on the design of their new neighborhood library," said Councilmember Steven Neal. "I encourage everyone who wants to play a role in the betterment of the North Village Center to come out and participate in the discussion."
At a previous community workshop held last October, a group of 150 participants determined locations for the library, a community plaza, and a possible neighborhood market in the North Village Center. At this discussion, participants will have the chance to voice their wishes for the new library and community center, including the look and feel, features, operational needs and use of space.
"By giving the public the ability to share their ideas for the new North Neighborhood Library, we intend to outline a plan for a vibrant revitalization project that benefits the entire community," said Councilwoman Rae Gabelich.
The facility plans are being developed with aspirations of achieving a Gold certification rating by Leaders in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED), whose certification is currently the best and most recognized system for benchmarking sustainable design strategies and demonstrates focus on reducing the negative environmental impacts. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Free parking is available during the discussion in the Jordan High School staff parking lot off Atlantic Avenue, and light refreshments will be served.
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