Calgary Public Library - Exterior Urban Design and Security Assessment

The Library is seeking a creative and qualified proponent to: Conduct an assessment of the exterior spaces and current conditions within the Central Library property line (see attached) from an urban design and CPTED perspective; Provide a report containing recommendations, ideas and design concepts for revision to current site and/or new design elements that will: - Help mitigate challenges associated with increased levels of social disorder that have the potential to impact perceptions of safety and security in the exterior spaces of the Central Library; - Achieve a stronger balance between positive and negative use of space and behaviours, including the enhancement of productive engagement within the exterior spaces, (keeping in mind various seasonal implications) and strengthening connections between people and place; - Identify strategies to enhance activation and management of the space; - Conduct an initial pilot of some of the ideas (timeline and budget permitting)