Findings ways to facilitate this will be very important for any new or refurbished central library. The experiences of other cities around the world have demonstrated the importance of the symbolism and iconic nature of new central library projects. Iain McGregor/Stuff Turanga, the new Christchurch central city library, has become a tourist attraction and meeting place. We don’t need to look overseas to see the power of a new central library, in fact. This article is an adaptation of her presentation for a Wellington City Council central library consultation event.

Source: Stuff September 01, 2020 17:00 UTC