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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I've been doing some research and dug up an analysis (and suggestions) put forward by the Reston Association. It does appear that the library is being short-changed in the new development plans, as apparently the standard recommendation is for 1 SF per resident, and Reston has 60,000 residents, thus a new library of 60,000 is suggested. In fact, RA suggested building as large as 90,000 sf to accommodate projected population increases.

But the plans call to increase the size from its current 30,000 to only 39,000 - a 30% increase. OTOH, the shelter is projected to increase from 10,000 to 21,000 - more than doubling, and I suppose doubling the number of homeless who will ruin the new, expensive library.

RA made some good suggestions, one of which was to move the shelter to the vacant Cameron Glen Facility, which was formerly a rehab/nursing center. It already has kitchen facilities, sleeping rooms, lounge rooms, etc., and would be a cost-efficient use of existing property. (Also a way to add a but more distance to the library.) Then, the library could be expanded over the land which currently houses the shelter. )I'm guessing that idea was rejected.

Just in case any of my fellow Restonians are interested, here it is. Outdated, but interesting. 
https://www.scribd.com/mobile/document/280003003/Reston-Town-Center-North-Redevelopment-RCA-White-Paper-Sept-8-2015[/quote]

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