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Town 'N Country Commons
Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County | 43,000 SF | 2008
Town 'N Country Commons is a unique facility in that it combines a library, senior center and Head Start facility and sits adjacent to a four-acre neighborhood park. The 45,000 square foot facility replaced an aging one-story library.
Upon entering the main lobby, patrons have access to an art gallery, coffee vending area, Friends of the Library bookstore, multi-purpose community room, as well as the internal entries to the senior center, Head Start program, and the library.
The majority of the 25,000 square foot library component is housed on the second floor of the building. Casual reading areas can be found along the exterior walls and windows, and tutor/study rooms provide dedicated quiet spaces. The library also features an abundance of public computers.
Senior Center
The 10,150 square foot senior center component was designed to accommodate independent active seniors, day-care seniors, and seniors with dementia who require full-time supervision and care.
Head Start
The 5,200 square foot Head Start component has three large classrooms with capacity for 36 children each, all of whom have direct access to a secure outdoor playground area.
Park
An open green space was designed around a gazebo within the adjacent, four-acre neighborhood park to accommodate large events. A paved walking trail meanders around the perimeter of the park that links to the gazebo, children's playground, and butterfly garden.
