City of Walnut Creek Constructs LEED Certified Library

The City of Walnut Creek, Calif., has selected Gilbane Building Company to serve as CM Agent for the city's new $43.5 million library and parking garage. This 42,000 sf, two-story building is located in roughly the same location as the current downtown library built in 1961. Due to the current library being outdated and undersized, this project is intended to provide the needed space for books and materials, as well as the construction of an underground parking lot with approximately 150 spaces for public parking. The architect is Group 4 Architects, with Gilbane’s San Diego office overseeing the work. Construction on the building will begin in April 2008 and this project is expected to be a landmark “green” public building, pursing a LEED Silver rating. The city plans to integrate the new library with the existing community buildings, namely the Civic Park Community/Senior Center and the Assembly Hall.