Background Information

Project History

In 2016, the Town began actively exploring development of the existing parking lot at 203 S. Greensboro Street in response to a request from Orange County to locate the new Orange County Southern Branch Library there. After completing a study of Town facilities conditions and the need for future space, as well as hearing of other compatible users, interest in building new space for Town and related uses was identified.

203 Project map

Architectural Design Services Selection

The Town released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural/engineering services for the 203 S. Greensboro Project on November 19th (Attachment A). Eight written responses were received by the December 5th deadline.

Consistent with the Development Agreement between the Town and Orange County (linked below), a staff panel was established to review the submittals and identify the top two design teams for consideration by the Board of Aldermen in early February.

Board of County Commissioners receipt of staff panel recommendation

Board of Aldermen Presentations and Interview #1, February 13, 2018:

Agenda materials / Video / Design Team Presentation 1 and Presentation 2

Board of Aldermen Interview #2, March 6, 2018:

Agenda materials / Video

Concept Planning

Agenda item links for Board of Aldermen public presentations and hearings on concept plans for site development (see items 17-213 & 17-298):

Item 1 / Item 2

Town of Carrboro Space Planning Presentation by Spencer Architects:

Space Planning Presentation (6/20/17)

Space Planning Presentation (9/19/17)