The move follows a district study that ranked library facilities in Washougal, Woodland and Ridgefield as high priorities for replacement or enlargement. The study was completed last year by BergerABAM.
FVRL officials said the pre-design phase will focus on frameworks for program development, building design and funding. Work will include gathering data and input about community needs, conducting public and stakeholder meetings through the summer, sharing a preliminary report with the public in August, and presenting a final report to the library’s Board of Trustees in September.
FFA Architecture and Interiors has experience in more than 40 library projects over the past 15 years, with projects located primarily in Washington and Oregon.
