Washington Highlands Library Survey


On March 31, 2009, DC Public Library showed the public for the very first time their proposed design plans for the new Washington Highlands Library.

There were about 20 Ward Eight residents on that night at the library seeing these images for the first time. There is a report of this meeting with videos, located here.

Washington Highlands Library -- Proposed Design

The District Dynamos want to know what you think?  Please take a few moments to fill out this survey so we can hear from you and pass along our results to DC Public Library leadership and the public at large.

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Have you seen the designs for the Washington Highlands Library before?

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If so, where and when?


Looking at the proposed exterior design shown above, what are your general thoughts...


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Do you feel this architectural design fits well with the neighborhood?

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Why or why not?
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DC Public Libraries issued a renovation analysis of the current Washington Highlands building last year -- located here.

It shows that if the current library building was renovated -- updated with the lastest plumbing, electrical, and technological needs -- it would save close to two million dollars.

In addition, there are Ward Eight residents fearful that the demolition of the current building may cause problems for the homes on the hill sitting above the library and that it will greatly disrupt the community.  Click here for a list of demolition concerns raised by Ward Eight residents.

Would you support the idea of renovating the current library building in order to take the dollar savings and build other library locations in Ward Eight currently underserved by DCPL?

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Why or why not?


If you have some more time, we would like any additional feedback you may have.

For more proposed design images, including floor layouts, please visit the DCPL website here. 

Include any additional comments about the Washington Highlands Library project in the field below.


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There are questions about outreach in regards to the design process and involving Ward Eight residents in this process.

Have you ever received official notice from DCPL regarding the Washington Highlands Library project?

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If so, how did you get notice and what was it for?

Last step, please include as much contact data as possible to verify the results of this survey.  Your contact info will not be shared with anyone.

In the field below, please include your name, zipcode, and phone number.  You are not required to include any of this, but it will help validate this important survey.


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Email (you must include this)