Renovation of a mixed-use development in Los Angeles, California. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a 401,300-square-foot library.

This project will renovate the existing 240,800 ASF/401,300 GSF John F. Kennedy Memorial Library (#7) and address seismic deficiencies. The building has a DSA seismic Level 5 rating. It was constructed in 1969 and has remained as originally built, except for a previous seismic upgrade to the south wing in 1998. A preliminary seismic review of both the north and south wings, using the 2016 California Existing Building Code, determined seismic upgrades are required to comply with the current and more stringent requirements. This facility cannot accommodate modern computer-oriented library technology without significant infrastructure improvements. The project will also upgrade architectural, lighting and electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, and life safety systems This project is currently in the California State University's FY 2022-2026 CIP. As of May 17, 2023, preliminary plans, working drawings and construction are anticipated in 2024/2025.* Plans also include an upgrade to the architectural, lighting and electrical, mechanical, telecommunications and life safety systems. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.