“The charette was great. We had the conversation we could not seem to have on our own. Staff and board had discussed the need for expansion and change, but the topic is multi-faceted and full of endless possibilities so that conversations became blurry rather than focused on real solutions. Group 3′s very real experience with what has and has not worked kept us from going down impractical roads. They filtered our suggestions through their construction experience, knowledge of building codes, and years of experience with how libraries work for patrons and staff. We ended up considering changes we would never have proposed on our own, and we have a much better idea of both our needs and our constraints.”
Jeffrey Donlan, Director, Salida Regional Library
“Sharon Rowlen and Mary Gulash with Group3 Planners were an invaluable part of our remodeling project at the Highlands Ranch Library. From the first moment they walked through the library they were able to suggest fresh ideas for our main service area and our children’s room. Sharon and Mary not only understand how libraries work but they also understand limited budgets. I was impressed with their ability to combine creativity with practicality.”
Dorothy Hargrove, Branch Manager, Douglas County Libraries
“Since the Group3Planners design was implemented at the Estes Park Public Library, circulation has increased 14%. The positive press has been enormous. The space changes have truly facilitated our ability to provide the services our community has asked for. It has also become a gorgeous place to come to work every day. We couldn’t be more pleased.”
Claudine Perrault, Estes Park Public Library
” We needed the expertise of Group3 to make a plan out of our thoughts, and their experience to help us stick with the plan once we agreed to it. Group 3 helped us gather all the input from our public meetings and staff/board meetings, and make a plan for our new building. They were very good at reducing pages of ideas into a cohesive blueprint for our particular needs. They were also very good at making sure we remembered our goals through the whole planning process.”
Barbara Milnor, Acting Director, Basalt Regional Library
