Recommending Strategies for the Repurposing of Gould Memorial Library

Bronx Community College is a community college within the City University of New York system. The Bronx Community College Foundation (BCC Foundation) provides support for scholarships, research, and program development at the college. Gould Memorial Library (GML), located on the Bronx campus, is a nationally-designated landmark in need of renovation and a revitalized use. BCC Foundation enlisted a Capstone team to explore an optimal use for the building, taking into account the needs of the surrounding Bronx community. The team assessed existing conditions; researched repurposing efforts of other institutions with designated landmarked facilities; developed a stakeholder map of students, government, businesses, and nonprofits; designed and executed a student survey; facilitated a stakeholder symposium; and interviewed other stakeholders. The team presented a final report incorporating their research findings, analysis, summary of the stakeholder symposium and engagement, and proposed reuse recommendations for GML.