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Burien Library

The Details:
Planning for the new 32,000 square foot Burien Library is well underway. The $18 million library is planned in conjunction with the construction of a new Burien City Hall, at Burien Town Center. The joint development allows the entities to share costs of construction, taxes and consultant fees.

The new library will include more materials, computers, space for children and teens and community meeting space, some of which will be shared with the city.

• Project Status: In progress
• Expected Completion Date: Mid-2009
• New Library Address: The corner of Fourth Avenue Southwest and 152nd Street
• Contractor: BNBuilders, Inc.
• Architect: Ruffcorn Mott Hinthorne Stine
• Service: The current library will remain open until construction of the new library is complete.

Highlights:

Find out how this library design adheres to green standards.

Most Recent Update:

April 2008
Construction of the new city hall and library is officially under way. The current schedule includes clearing and grading the site, setting up the onsite services necessary for supporting the construction work and finalizing the work plans. It is anticipated that the first floor slab will be poured in May.

Past Updates

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