Two new branch libraries have been completed under DPW's supervision and are now providing San Franciscans world-class neighborhood libraries. DPW is proud to design and manage the renovation of Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, and also to oversee the construction of the brand new Ingleside Branch Library.

Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library was completed on time and on budget and celebrated its re-opening on October 24, 2009. The updating of this branch created a very welcoming, open and comfortable space that is expected to be well used by the community for years to come. The renovated and expanded library is a wonderful tribute to the legacy of its namesake Harvey Milk.

Hundreds of community residents celebrated the opening of the new Ingleside Branch Library on September 12th. Designed by Fougeron Architecture/Group 4, the new 6,100-square-foot branch provides a prominent civic presence on Ocean Avenue, adding to the revitalization of this commercial strip. The library is the neighborhood's first city-owned branch and is seismically safe and ADA accessible. Highlights include more public computers, wireless access, distinct Children and Teen areas, a program room with after hours community access, early learning features for young children, a beautiful public art sculpture, and a flexible design to accommodate future technologies.

Congratulations to DPW's BLIP Project Management Team of Lena Chen, Samuel Chui, Michelle Woo, Mindy Linetzky and Amber Vasche for a job well done. And for the Eureka Valley Branch; thanks to staff from BOA and BOE including: Gary Hoy, Will Kwan, Phil Sowers, Eric Bura, Latoya Burton, Brian Gatter and especially project architectMiguel Tello, who recently retired; and the Bureau of Construction Management's Ray Birmingham and Dennis Oates. For the Ingleside Branch Library, thanks to BCM staffBrian Wong and Ray Birmingham; and courtyard landscape designer John Thomas(BOE).

The photo on top: Mayor Newsom (center) and Suerpvisor Sean Elsbernd (right) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Ingleside branch library. The photo above: DPW director Ed Reiskin (right) along with (from left to right) Treasurer José

Cisneros, State Senator Mark Leno, and Supervisor Bevan Dufty were invited to the re-opening celebration at Eureka Valley branch library.