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One aspect of developing a space plan is understanding the demographics of a community. A building program comparing present and future space needs is created when we have a good understanding of how the community is changing. Some factors to consider:<\/p>\n

Population projections<\/b> for the next twenty years: This will obviously have an impact on space use; if growth is projected, it should be a consideration for future design.<\/p>\n

Education:<\/b> An education level of high school or above often correlates with higher library usage in populations of the same size. The US Census (American fact finder<\/a>) reports can detail the percentage of people over the age of 25 who have completed high school or college. This can be a good indicator of the needs of the community and a first step to consider how the community is evolving.<\/p>\n

Median family income levels<\/b> and percentage employment. For example: if unemployment is high, space and service needs may be affected as more patrons visit the library for employment information or to develop resume building skills.<\/p>\n

Below is an example of an interactive story time program. When we studied this library and its demographics, we saw growth in the number of families with children in the area. This helped us determine the needs for a larger children’s library.<\/p>\n

Want more information about how we can help?\u00a0<\/span>– click here –<\/a><\/p>\n

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