Ribbon Cutting: Utica Public Library

Description

Utica Public Library is excited to celebrate the completion of its major parking lot reconstruction. 

Four major individual donations combined with its own funds allowed the $850,000 project to move from start to completion in less than 10 months. New York State Aid for Library Construction will reimburse The Library for 50% of the expenses. 

Significant safety, aesthetic and energy efficient improvements included in the work are: 

- A redesigned parking lot with new entrances and exits

- Better vehicle traffic flow 

-Walkable and vehicle-free approaches to the building

- Totally reconstructed historic architectural elements of the 120 year old structure, including the rear moat wall and railing Improvements to groundwater and surface water drainage

- Installation of LED lighting and two EV chargers

- Additional green space

 The Library hopes to build on the success of this first part of a multi-stage full redesign of Utica Public Library's Park Avenue entrance. Planning for a new accessible entrance and elevator for an enhanced visitor approach to one of Utica's landmark architectural masterpieces in the future is underway.