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Hollins Library Replacement Project
The Hollins Library project, with planning and initial design scheduled in FY2023 and construction in FY2026, is slated to replace the existing Hollins Library with a state-of-the-art new community library. The project proposes inviting public spaces to include everything from books, music and movies to the latest technology offerings. HBM Architects is helping Roanoke County with planning this exciting project for the Hollins Community.
The current Hollins Library opened to the public in 1971. This is the next library branch to be reimagined for Roanoke County. The Hollins Library has the second highest circulation rates in Roanoke County. It also ranks second in the region for circulation. The project proposes enhancements including improved public spaces such as meeting and study rooms, children’s and teen areas and multi-purpose creative spaces. The design will follow an innovative service model consistent with South County, Glenvar and Vinton Libraries.
Function & Space Needs Analysis
Review the County of Roanoke's Strategic Plan and meet with stakeholder groups to:
- Understand function and space needs
- Analyze the Library's services and functions
Conduct an online citizen survey to:
- Collect feedback for the re-imagined Hollins Library preferred location
- Gather citizen responses for likes and dislikes of proposed design features
- Review citizen feedback and review with the County
Site Analysis & Site Selection
- Identify available sites conducive to relocating the Hollins Library
- Conduct site analyses of prospective sites
- Evaluate the Library's current location for redevelopment feasibility
Conceptual Design Drawings, Renderings, & Design Charrettes Description
Lead design charrettes to gather feedback from stakeholder groups to develop design options for the new Library to include:
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Conceptual Floor Plan
- Conceptual Exterior Elevations
- Identify Specific Space Accommodations
- Discuss Design Features
- Categorize Equipment & Furnishings
- Identify Systems Serving the Project
Statement of Probable Cost
Provide a Professional Opinion of Probable Cost of the Project developed in Phase 3, including:
- Site Acquisition Costs
- Site Due Diligence Fees
- Off-site Construction Costs
- Utility Costs
- On-site Development Costs
- Professional Design Fees
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Costs
- Construction Inspection Fees
- Permitting Fees
- Other Hard and Soft Costs
Presentations of Feasibility Study
Compile all materials developed in Phases 1-4 and:
- Create a presentation summarizing the written reports, notes from design charrettes, revised Concept Design drawings, and Professional Opinion of Probable Cost
- Present the assessment to the Board of Supervisors
The community survey is now closed. Read the survey results here.
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