Needham Town Hall Feasibility Study

Summary Report

Architectural / Engineering Services

Prepared by: McGinley Kalsow and Associates LLP

April 2, 2008

Section I (PDF) - Contents
- Report Cover
- Executive Summary
- Background and Existing Conditions
  - Feasibility Study Review
  - History of Town Hall
  - Space Needs Study
    - Matrix I - Space Needs Study
    - Matrix II - Department Space Projections
  - Historical Evaluation of Building Fabric
Section 2a (PDF) - Alternative Design Schemes
- Description of Preliminary Design Alternatives
- Alternative 1 - Three-Story Scheme with Small Utility Addition
Section 2b (PDF) - Alternative Design Schemes (continued)
- Alternative 2 - Four-Story Scheme with No Addition
Section 2c (PDF) - Alternative Design Schemes (continued)
- Alternative 3 - Three-Story Scheme with Restoration of Auditorium and Major Addition
- Existing and Proposed Net Area Comparison
- Project Cost Summary - CPA Qualification
Section 3 (PDF) - Feasibility Study Conclusions and Recommendations
- Conclusions of Study
- Recommendations for Action and Implementation
- Town Hall Preservation Timeline
Appendix
- Section 4 (PDF) - Needham Town Hall National Register Historic District Form
- Section 5 (PDF) - Existing Plans
- Section 6 (PDF) - Structural Engineer Inspection & Evaluation Report
- Section 7 (PDF) - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Report
- Section 8 (PDF) - Conceptual cost Estimates, Update 2
- Section 9 (PDF) - Temporary Structural Stabilization Drawings