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Council reviews Banneker Room renovation plans; members press for sight lines, ADA access and AV trials
Summary
Design team presented schematics to widen the dais, add ADA access, and modernize AV and lighting. Councilmembers asked for revised sight‑line options, a technology site visit and confirmation of schedule and budget.
Howard County officials and design consultants presented updated plans for the Banneker Room renovation during the council’s September meeting, outlining changes to the dais, audiovisual upgrades and an installation timeline dependent on procurement of long‑lead AV components.
The presentation was led by Zach Kullenbeck (project representative) and Krista Carrigan of Michael Graves Architecture. Carrigan described the primary goals: “to expand the dais so that it's larger to accommodate more people upfront, but also to provide ADA accessibility,” and to update lighting, audiovisual systems and flooring.
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