Comments on: The Builder: Ginnie Cooper’s blitz of glitzy libraries was pricey—but worth it. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/ D.C. Real Estate, Development, and Urbanism Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:31:19 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: D.C. Public Library, Through Rosedale-Tinted Glasses - Housing Complex http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-98625 D.C. Public Library, Through Rosedale-Tinted Glasses - Housing Complex Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:18:52 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-98625 [...] latest in a long string of shiny new libraries has arrived. This morning, Mayor Vince Gray, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, and D.C. Chief [...]

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By: The Francis Gregory and Bellevue LIbraries, Almost Ready For Their Close-Ups - Housing Complex http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-93659 The Francis Gregory and Bellevue LIbraries, Almost Ready For Their Close-Ups - Housing Complex Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:33:38 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-93659 [...] Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper is nearing the end of her library building streak, with striking new facilities now open in Anacostia, Shaw, Minnesota-Benning, and Tenleytown. Her [...]

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By: marty f http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-61971 marty f Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:57:33 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-61971 I love good planning and architecture. And, Robin Diener got it right on the Mt. Pleasant Library, where the design exacerbated safety issues at the rear. If Ginny Cooper, the architects, and the city officials listened rather than going overboard to defend, everyone could benefit. Thank you, Ms. Diener for trying to provide useful information for the sake of better libraries.

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By: Elyse Kim http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59707 Elyse Kim Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:01:40 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59707 Libraries are an important part of any city, especially since it allows everyone access to books and reading. With this type of southwest building construction, researching the options is an invaluable first step. McGraw Hill's Southwest Construction site is a great resource for this. They have all the important information you need, including who is available for hire and what they are like, as well as what products and manufacturers are out there. While I do work with them, they have honestly been a great help in all of my projects and have saved me both time and money. You should take a look.

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By: As Pets » The Builder: Ginnie Cooper’s blitz of glitzy libraries was pricey—but worth it. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59498 As Pets » The Builder: Ginnie Cooper’s blitz of glitzy libraries was pricey—but worth it. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:01:54 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59498 [...] Read more on Washington City Paper [...]

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By: b http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59266 b Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:48:40 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59266 Just a quick note to say thanks to all the librarians and DC library employees who may read these comments. You do important work and don't get the pay or respect that you deserve. I love the Northeast DC library, where the kids section is busy, the computers are always in use, and the employees are always eager to answer my questions.

Thank you!

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By: ward 8 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59263 ward 8 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:22:39 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59263 Our new Parklands library is in a storefront of a strip mall. It's wonderful, as are the librarians, and always full. If it could be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, it would be an even better community resource and strengthener. The architecture's the icing; I agree that access and maintenance are the real priorities for users.

I grow weary with the novelty approach to city services: new=good. New is just the beginning -- has the investment in function and maintenance been built into the budgets, too? You know, like what exactly is the point of streetcars in a world of broken Metro escalators.

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By: monkeyrotica http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59243 monkeyrotica Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:58:38 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59243 MLK is fug, worn-out, urine-soaked, hobo-infested nightmare that needs to be torn down and sown with salt so that no other van der Rohe nightmare grows there again. Barring that, they should paint it chrome and turn it into an Apple Store.

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By: Lydia DePillis http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59227 Lydia DePillis Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:40:43 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59227 DCPL Librarian,

Thanks for pointing out the Carnegie slip - I've fixed the online version, and we'll issue a correction in next week's issue.

Best,

Lydia

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By: rhode island red http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/01/13/the-builder-ginnie-cooper%e2%80%99s-blitz-of-glitzy-libraries-was-pricey%e2%80%94but-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-59167 rhode island red Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:52:59 +0000 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/?p=17449#comment-59167 People in Mount Pleasant got it nice compared to some other parts of the city. You're just a short bus ride away from the libraries in Cleveland Park, Petworth, and Shaw! Other libraries are way more isolated.

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