Franklin City Hall Masterplan

09 Establishing The Vision Franklin City Hall Master Plan SUCCESS CRITERIA IMPROVED QUALITY OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZEN OF FRANKLIN SHOW FISCAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ENHANCE FRANKLIN’S UNIQUE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD • Implement effective security measures without sacrificing a welcoming and accessible City Hall for the citizens • Further enhance the level of City services • Flexibility in systems and design to allow for change and growth over time • Use technology to improveefficiencyandexpandcapabilities • Implement sustainable strategies that are proven to be energy efficient thereby reducing life cycle costs of the building • Balance state of the art systems with initial construction and ongoing maintenance costs • Demonstrate strategic use of the site and resources • Provide Open Space that responds to the surrounding context andprovides enjoyable outdoor spaces for gathering and respite • Provide additional amenities for the community such as meeting space and parking • A building design that is respectful to the height, massing and scale of the surrounding built environment • A building design that is Civic in nature but blends with the historic character of Franklin's unique downtown fabric • Complete the Southeast quadrant of Franklin's Public Square with a City Hall that is both inviting and timeless • Improve access to city services and activities • Provide flexible and adaptable spaces for community use • Provide cultural and community resources such as educational opportunities and public art by local artists

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