19 Establishing The Vision Franklin City Hall Master Plan BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMAN WORK SESSION The Design Team attended a regularly scheduled BOMA Worksession in May 2021 to gain insight into what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen may want to see incorporated into the Master Plan. The Design Team shared a presentation of case study imagery related to the topics of the role of a City Hall in the Community, historical and site context, city operations, community amenities, supporting uses, and architectural style. The following questions were posed during the presentation in order to facilitate feedback from the attendees: Why does Franklin need a new City Hall? What is most important to you when considering the development of a City Hall in Downtown Franklin? What type of Architecture would you like to see? What role should a City Hall play in the community? What is most important to you in creating a functional workspace? In your opinion, what would be most beneficial in improving customer interface? What type of supporting uses do you envision on this block in addition to City Hall? “Balance security with a welcoming City Hall” MEETING in person May 25, 2021 Agenda Item #13 Feedback & Takeaways: • Maintain access to public restrooms • In favor of a entry plaza • Do not duplicate services - partner with existing visitor center • Beverage sale or retail competes with other local businesses • Maximize efficiency in the design of the office spaces • Building needs to accommodate staff, visitors, and the citizens • Consider growth of Franklin and growth needs of City staff in planning • Consider impact of remote working on square footage needs • Consider a statue of Benjamin Franklin - the town’s namesake • Consider a monumental stair in the Lobby - important in way-finding for visitors • Provide Lobby space for gathering but not too vast with wasted space • Implement modern, timeless design • Incorporate flexible meetings spaces with movable partitions • Convenience and accessibility for citizens should not suffer due to security measures • Support for museum component • Start with programmatic needs of City Hall before incorporating supporting uses and amenities • Concerns expressed regarding water table and sub-grade parking • Incorporate habitable green roof space • Incorporate warm and inviting interior design • Entry could be on the corner of Third Avenue and the Square rather than facing the Square MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION BOMA/ FMPC JOINT CONCEPTUAL WORKSHOP The Design Team attended a regularly scheduled BOMA/FMPC Joint Conceptual Workshop in May 2021 to gain insight into what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen may want to see incorporated into the Master Plan. The Design Team shared a presentation of case study imagery related to the topics of the role of a City Hall in the Community, historical and site context, city operations, community amenities, supporting uses, and architectural style. The following questions were posed during the presentation in order to facilitate feedback from the attendees: Why does Franklin need a new City Hall? What is most important to you when considering the development of a City Hall in Downtown Franklin? What type of Architecture would you like to see? What role should a City Hall play in the community? What is most important to you in creating a functional workspace? In your opinion, what would be most beneficial in improving customer interface? What type of supporting uses do you envision on this block in addition to City Hall? “Incorporate public art on the interior and exterior” MEETING in person May 27, 2021 Agenda Item #2 Feedback & Takeaways: • Architecture is not too overwhelming • Entrance on the Square with room for a stage /plaza • Architecture is not contemporary - needs to look timeless • Scale of plaza needs to be appropriate for downtown Franklin • Balance security with a welcoming City Hall • Repair the geometry of the Square • Break down scale of the building along Third Avenue as it approaches the residential neighborhood • Looks historic on the exterior, but modern on the interior • Prefer Classical architecture for Civic buildings • Building should be designed to function for the City staff • Building speaks to the identity of Franklin • Look at Orlando City Hall as an example • Look for ways to activate a museum component - local artists, educational displays, basic information, focus on Franklin’s agriculture • Look at old plans that proposed a Public-Private partnership • Building should be designed from the inside out - focus on the needs of City staff • Building should be flexible to evolve over time, design trends change • Consider implementing a work from home policy to reduce square footage demands • The historical display needs to be done in a tasteful way that is respectful to all of Franklin’s diverse community. All should feel comfortable when visiting the exhibits. “Consider a Visitor Center with museum component that tells the story of Franklin” MEETING virtual slide presentation May 13, 2021 22 attendees Feedback & Takeaways: • Provide community meeting space with a variety of sizes, flexibility in hours of use, and refreshment options • Provide a welcoming, comfortable waiting area with good flow from the Board Room • Provide transparency and openness to the main Lobby • Provide a plaza space that does not interrupt the geometry of the Square • Consider incorporating a water feature that is reminiscent of the historical watering trough • Provide a community meeting space for 50-100 people with modern technology • Public restrooms easily accessible to the Square • Concern with non-profit dedicated space, amenities should be for the whole community • Provide a small, quiet courtyard close to the Square for respite • Incorporate arched entries reminiscent of the livery stable arches • Commercial and retail uses are not appropriate for City Hall • In support of public art, maybe a mural • Consider incorporation of a visitor center • Like the idea of a “front porch” area to relate to residential character • Mt Pleasant City Hall case study is too modern • Favor Montclair, NJ case study GENERAL PUBLIC The Design Team hosted a large virtual family room chat for the general public to gain insight into what the community at large may want to see incorporated into the Master Plan. The Design Team shared a presentation of case study imagery related to the topics of the role of a City Hall in the Community, historical and site context, city operations, community amenities, supporting uses, and architectural style. The following questions were posed during the presentation in order to facilitate feedback from the attendees: Why does Franklin need a new City Hall? What role should a City Hall play in the community? What is most important to you when considering the development of a City Hall in Downtown Franklin? What type of supporting uses do you envision on this block in addition to City Hall? What type of Architecture would you like to see?
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