The Facilities Framework (“the Framework”) allows staff to undertake analyses to identify facilities-related gaps, gather information for conducting growth studies regarding future needs, and to make decisions regarding asset management and planning. The Framework’s overarching objective is to act as a mechanism that:
- Enables strategic decision-making that aligns to the Strategic Plan goals and the provision of equitable access to library service across the city; and,
- Determines priorities for investment based on established criteria and standards for consistent design, fit up, and functions.
The Framework informs one component of the overarching Facilities Master Plan (FMP) – a comprehensive document that prioritizes all investments to support the maintenance, renewal, and building of library facilities (both growth and non-growth). The FMP is a blueprint for the future expansion of the organization / service to accommodate population growth. However, future growth cannot be considered without first confirming if the existing infrastructure meets the current population and community needs.
