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Originally Posted by Stormer
I reluctantly have to agree on this. It would be nice to have signature, stand-alone central library, but this alternative would save tens of millions that can be put into programs and services and/or reduce taxes. It also could save the Cornwall which we are unfortunately stuck with due to decisions take 45 years ago.
There is precedent on a smaller scale with the south library branch in the Southland mall.
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I wonder about the cost of demolishing and building on the existing site versus renovating the Cornwall space. I am not sure there is anything they can do for the exterior to make the building look architecturally significant (like say the Vancouver library).
On the other hand, maybe a modern library with lecture and a movie space is a good enough goal. I am torn on this one, I think the city needs a morale boost and a former department store isn't going to do it.
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