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Friends of the Library present terrace plan; groundbreaking expected in April
Summary
Staunton City Council heard an update from the Friends of the Library on a terrace project funded by an estate gift; plans include an accessible meandering path, raised patio, shade sail and landscaping, and the Friends will turn the completed project over to the city.
Friends of the library volunteers told Staunton City Council on March 27 that a terrace project adjoining the library is moving from design toward construction, with a hoped-for groundbreaking in April.
The project is being led by the Friends of the Library and will be funded in part by a bequest from the estate of Julia Kiesling. Kennen Bowen, a member of the Friends Terrace Committee, said the design changes since earlier briefings include a meandering accessible path that reduces slope and avoids the need for expensive handrails, and a terraced patio with seating and two picnic tables. She told council the shade structure would be a permanent fabric…
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