Walk into the Library lobby. Do you notice the lack of walls? In the middle of the lobby entrance is a waterfall over rocks. These rocks, �glacial erratics� were carried by the ice ages and deposited here. They are now used for �white noise�, to overcome any background coughing, sneezing, or laughing that would normally make walls necessary. Imagine what a sky light over the water fountain would have done!
Notice the Maud Heart Love Lace reading room to your left. Do you know who she is? She wrote a series of children�s books (known as the Betsy-Tacy Stories) about growing up in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Walk out through the north doors, and see an example of planners attempting to show cities that they care about pedestrians. But do they?
This landscape design project cost somewhere between $75,000 � $100,000 to insert the concrete and vegetation. Is it worth it? Do you see people out frolicking in the garden? Or are you the only ones there? Would you want to be here to read or study? Think about the bridge� the highway� the noise� the lack of privacy� Now, again would you want to read or study here?
Exit the library on the opposite side and look to the right. Across Riverfront Drive, you will seeMemorial Park?
What do you think it is?
Who do you think it is for?
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