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The modern library acts more as a “living room” for the community. 

The Library director, Greta Chapman, said, “Literacy is the backbone of the economy.  It’s the backbone of our culture.  It’s how we progress as a civilization and so we can do that both in a virtual world and in a physical world and this facility certainly does provide it in that way.” 

The WDT library has a welcoming atmosphere for book-readers of all ages. 

With the use of study rooms, acoustic panels and acoustic clouds to reduce the impact of distractive interaction, those seeking the quiet atmosphere often associated with a library can find it.

Lounge seating including armchairs and sofas encourage feelings of relaxation and comfort. 

Flexible spaces which allow very different activities such as story-telling, studying, watching video monitors, and coffee bar ambience to co-exist were incorporated.  The needs of higher education students were balanced with spaces catering to users from pre-school children to adults. 

Natural, diffused daylight is most suitable for and easiest on the human eye.  FourFront introduced and controlled natural lighting on the south side of the building and used diffused lighting through clerestory windows above the roof.

The WDT library also now has all the technology capabilities that we have come to expect in our daily lives. 

The designers of the library created zones of key communications centers and collaboration pods and media stations for hot-desking, browsing, group activities, or long-term study.

eReader stations were provided where users may download digital content to their tablet of choice.

To keep everyone’s E-Readers, Ipads, etc. charged, power modules were centered at tables and electrical outlets for charging stations as well as cable management and various data and electrical ports were built into the furniture. 

With Wi-Fi available throughout, users can easily access information.

The WDT library is designed for interaction.

Libraries are becoming more a place where people come together. 

FourFront Design incorporated a “marketplace” and café for users of the library making the atmosphere more similar to a Barnes and Noble.

The flexibility of the design as well as the grid of floor outlets and Wi-Fi available easily allows for collaborative spaces.

Acoustics were designed to minimize the impact of the wide range of people interactions.

Through careful and thoughtful design, students and community members now have full access to a welcoming, technologically advanced, and interactive atmosphere of literacy.

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Mr. Al Todd, Public Works Director, managed the grant application submittal with assistance from FourFront Design, Inc. of Rapid City.  Mr. Todd indentified the need for the replacement and, with the approval of the Council, completed the application and submitted it for approval. 

Awards are competitive and are based on the merits of the application.  Eligible projects must enhance the use and enjoyment of outdoor activities and compliment the South Dakota State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.  The program funds will provide up to 50% of the cost of the project.  Land and Water Conservation Funds are sponsored by the National Park Service and are administered in South Dakota by the State Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

More information can be found on the Rapid City Journal’s website:

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/communities/boxelder/box-elder-receives-grant-for-playground-equipment/article_3616eb0a-39e9-5225-bf4d-3da64daa44f2.html

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http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/communities/sturgis/revitalization-committee-offers-projects-to-revive-downtown-sturgis/article_b5810434-a29c-5870-acf7-cdf4b167938e.html#.ULznKvSxYKs.email - NEW!

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/sturgis-museum-expansion-proposal-features-40-foot-indian - NEW!

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http://www.blackhillsfox.com/2012/11/26/Sturgis-looks-to-revitalize-downtown 

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/communities/sturgis/task-force-sturgis-needs-more-than-the-rally-to-sustain/article_8d81e13c-629a-5025-a7b5-a0219228fbe5.html#.UFCmEmCsgig.mailto

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 http://www.blackhillsfox.com/2012/09/10/Sturgis-set-for-revitalization

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In addition to South Dakota, FourFront Design has Registered Professional Land Surveyors in North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Alaska.

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Mr. Ambourn most recently was a Survey Manager for a firm in Minnesota and prior to that worked as a Project Surveyor in Fairbanks, Alaska. Chris is registered as a Professional Land Surveyor in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Alaska.

FourFront Design now has Professional Land Surveyors in those states as well as Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.

We are excited to add Chris to our team!

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