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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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 Outdated, but interesting.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]

My understanding is that they are going to demolish that former rehab/nursing center building and create a large development there.  I have [I]other[/I] issues with that project. Namely, a daycare and preschool used to also be housed in that same building. As Reston becomes more densely developed, where is the green space for kids? Where is the long term vision for a community that is inclusive of what children need? But sorry OP, [b]that is a tangential rant on your topic; [/b]however, much more thought and consideration and allowance is made for the residents of Embry Rucker and none at all seems to be given to the future children of Reston.[/quote]
OP here, and your "tangential rant" is indicative of the same problem.....that liberal Fairfax County officials, who cannot spend money fast enough, give less consideration to the needs (and safety) of Reston's children than they do the homeless population. The intent to double the size of the shelter, and leave it adjacent to the library, is an intentional decision to give  mentally unstable, dirty, and sometimes aggressive men priority over our children (as well as the adults paying the bill). [/quote]

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