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SUMMARY:Best of Core Forum: Elevating Public Spaces: Universal Design\, Safety\, and Community Voice in a Major Library Renovation (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nEmbarking on a major capital renovation presents 
 unique challenges and opportunities\, especially when transforming a 
 well-loved public space. This session will explore how the library and 
 design team embraced universal design principles\, community input\, and 
 adaptive problem-solving to reimagine a prominent library space. From 
 navigating unforeseen construction challenges—such as misaligned as-built 
 drawings—to prioritizing safety\, sustainability\, and inclusivity\, this 
 discussion will highlight key takeaways for libraries planning their own 
 capital projects. Attendees will gain insight into the power of 
 collaboration and the importance of designing by the people\, for the 
 people.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nAt the end of the webinar\, attendees 
 will be able to:\n\n\n	Democracy in the Design Process: Participants will 
 learn effective methods for gathering and incorporating community input 
 into renovation projects\, ensuring spaces reflect the needs and 
 aspirations of their users. \n	Principles of Universal Design: Attendees 
 will understand how universal design fosters safety\, accessibility\, and 
 joy in public spaces and gain strategies to implement these principles in 
 their own projects. \n	Adaptive Project Management: Participants will 
 explore strategies for overcoming unexpected construction challenges while 
 maintaining design intent\, budget\, and project momentum.\n\n\n\n\nWho 
 Should Attend\n\nAdministrators\, facilities planners\, anyone planning on 
 undertaking a major renovation\, anyone interested in how universal design 
 and community input can be applied to building 
 projects.\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\nEman Siddiqui esiddiqui@gsbsarchitects.com 
 Eman Siddiqui is an award-winning architect from Salt Lake City\, UT. 
 Raised in Karachi\, Pakistan\, and trained in Lawrence\, Kansas\, Eman 
 brought her background in sports architecture to the resort and hospitality 
 practice at GSBS Architects. Her strong interest in equity and diversity in 
 architecture led her to found the Utah. Ben Rodes 
 brodes@gsbsarchitects.com\n\nBen Rodes is a Landscape Architect with GSBS 
 Architects in Salt Lake City\, UT\, with over 10 years of experience in the 
 public and private realm. He has practiced in Seattle\, Boise\, and Salt 
 Lake City. Ben is passionate about playing outside in nature and believes 
 that everyone should have access to the outdoors. As an adaptive athlete\, 
 Ben is passionate about inclusive design and creating public spaces that 
 provide a welcoming environment to all users\, allowing them to thrive in 
 their communities. When Ben is not at his desk\, you can find him in the 
 Wasatch Mountains close to his home. Daniel Neville-Rehbehn 
 dneville-rehbehn@slcpl.org\n\nDaniel Neville-Rehbehn is the Chief Service & 
 Impact Officer at the Salt Lake City Public Library\, where he leads 
 system-wide strategy with a focus on community-centered services and 
 inclusive public spaces. With a background in design and community 
 engagement\, his work bridges organizational strategy and the built 
 environment\, helping translate library values into safe\, welcoming\, and 
 functional spaces. Daniel has played a key role in guiding major capital 
 projects by centering community voice\, universal design\, and adaptability 
 throughout the process. He lives in Holladay\, UT with his husband\, young 
 son\, and a pair of unruly pets.\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you 
 have questions or requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or 
 at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
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CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
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