Library Plaza Phase 1

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Library Plaza Phase 1
Project Overview
Cost estimate	$2,103,750
Timing	Catalyst (first 5 years)
Potential funding sources	Albemarle CIP, Private Development
Next meeting	None
Status Update

Library Plaza Phase 1 is one of several transformative projects called for in the Rio Road Small Area Plan.

This project supports the plan's visions of Conservation and Character.

See also Library Plaza Phase 2.

Description from plan

"Library Plaza is intended to provide an outdoor public space for citizens and library patrons to gather, read, play, and relax. The space can be used for library programming, serve as a community event space, and provide a much needed place for passive and active recreation. Library Plaza should be designed in collaboration with library staff, patrons, neighbors, and area schoolchildren. The Plan shows the plaza location behind the existing parking area, however, opportunities for the plaza should be explored on all adjacent properties. As mentioned in the Conservation Chapter, Library Plaza could serve as the Central Square for Rio29."