Vision

• New type of library and a community space, fitting the needs of people today
• A public place for people to play, work, and connect
• Filling the gap between a library (gov-funded) and a mall (strictly commercial)
• Architecture statement reflecting its environment, designed by regional architects and with community involvement
• Natural light. Safe. Vibrant
• Creative hub. Builder space. Work space. Cafe. Healthy food stalls. Books. Events.
• Multigenerational
• Success: Google Maps adds “Hub” as a venue category among Cafe, Restaurant, Library, and Mall.

The need for new types of public space

• Remote & gig work
• Niche interests
• The loneliness epidemic
• Underutilized real estate → revitalizing city neighborhoods

Ideas

• Likely a PPP (public-private partnership or a PPCP (public-private-community partnership)
• A layer of web3 community-ownership
• Ask for support from: Architecture firms, builders of community hubs…

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