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September 4, 2018 Public Hearing Information *
The Town of Carrboro will host a public hearing Tuesday, September 4th on the 203 Project. Perkins + Will plan to present three schematics, one of which, “The Commons” is recommended for endorsement by the Board of Aldermen. The public hearing will take place at Town Hall at 7:30 pm and the public are encouraged to attend and provide comments. An overview of how parking is proposed as part of the construction on site and preliminary cost estimates will be provided. Information on how parking will be handled during construction is scheduled for the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 PM. Information on how parking for the new building users and those who presently park in the public parking lot at this location is anticipated to be presented at an October Board of Aldermen meeting. Details for each of these meetings will be available on the Town’s website www.townofcarrboro.org.
You may be asking, "What exactly is The 203 Project?"
This project will be the future home of the of the Town’s Recreation and Parks Department, the Orange County Southern Branch Library, the newly relocated ArtsCenter, WCOM and much more! The 203 Project is a combined effort that will offer a community based facility that will provide opportunities for education, art, and togetherness. This building will be accessible to all individuals and will enhance the quality of life in our area.
The 203 Project is seeking the public's input!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 203 PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
TOWN HALL
7:30PM
Come meet your neighbors and dream big while we plan and design the future together!
Orange County Public Library / The ArtsCenter / WCOM / Carrboro Recreation & Parks
The agenda for these meetings will be tailored based upon the information gleaned from Workshops 1 & 2.
It might generally consists of:
- Project Scope and Process Overview Update
- Recap Stakeholder Workshop #2 Findings
- Program and Planning Scenario Presentation
- Storytelling through architecture and experience
- Parking + Mobility Strategy Update
- Project Progress Updates
Following the public workshops will be a series of public presentations to update stakeholders on the design process. The design team will work closely with the Project Steering Committee to schedule these presentations.
Click here to view previous meeting videos:
Perkins + Will Public Presentations
Background Information
In 2016, the Town began actively exploring development of the existing parking lot at 203 S. Greensboro Street in response to a request from Orange County to locate the new Orange County Southern Branch Library there. After completing a study of Town facilities conditions and the need for future space, as well as hearing of other compatible users, interest in building new space for Town and related uses was identified.
Additional Information
Architectural Design Services Selection
The Town released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural/engineering services for the 203 S. Greensboro Project on November 19th (Attachment A). Eight written responses were received by the December 5th deadline.
Consistent with the Development Agreement between the Town and Orange County (linked below), a staff panel was established to review the submittals and identify the top two design teams for consideration by the Board of Aldermen in early February.
Board of County Commissioners receipt of staff panel recommendation
Board of Aldermen Presentations and Interview #1, February 13, 2018:
Agenda materials / Video / Design Team Presentation 1 and Presentation 2
Board of Aldermen Interview #2, March 6, 2018:
Agenda materials / Video
Concept Planning
Agenda item links for Board of Aldermen public presentations and hearings on concept plans for site development (see items 17-213 & 17-298):
Item 1 / Item 2
Town of Carrboro Space Planning Presentation by Spencer Architects:
Space Planning Presentation (6/20/17)
Space Planning Presentation (9/19/17)
Development Agreement with Orange County
Agenda item for consideration of Development Agreement with Orange County (see item 17-315)
Agenda item for Development Agreement (see item 17-205)
Town Space Needs and Facilities Condition Assessment
Agenda item for the Town’s Space Needs Analysis (see item 17-049)
Creech and Associates Space Needs Analysis Presentation
Background Information – Orange County Southern Branch Library
Orange County Southern Branch Library
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Information
Agenda item to Budget ordinance approval for project (see item 211, Attachment I)