CHICAGO, Illinois (March 3, 2010) – Leopardo recently broke ground on the new, $6.4-million West Humboldt Park Branch Library.
Located at 733 N. Kedzie Ave., the 14,800-square-foot, one-story, full-service branch library is one of the first using a prototype design by Lohan Anderson. Leopardo is serving as the general contractor.
Seeking LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the library will utilize geothermal systems for heating and cooling, resulting in dramatic reductions in energy consumption. Additionally, a prevegetated modular green roofing system will reduce the urban heat island effect, conserve water and decrease storm water runoff.
The West Humboldt Park Branch Library continues the Chicago Public Library’s effort to create a standardized system of neighborhood resource centers that are flexible, convenient and inspirational.
The library, which will be completed in December of 2010, will also feature community meeting space with computers and internet access.
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