Mayor's Noble Task Force Community SURVEY

The site of the former Alfred Noble Library, vacant since 2019, is seeing renewed hope for re-use following the formation of a task force in December 2025.

By April, the task force is charged with providing the Mayor with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to distribute to potential partners.  This RFQ will outline the requirements and priorities for site redevelopment, with a preference for preserving the building to ensure the Noble property remains an asset to the community.

At this time, the future of the structure is unclear.  While plans to demolish were halted in 2023, the city does not presently have the ability to fund repairs or renovation.  A full assessment in 2025 identified substantial interior water damage and mold.  Any effort will require a significant investment of outside resources.

The Mayor's Noble Task Force began regular meetings in January to draft an RFQ and identify opportunities for site activation.  The phased planning includes ideas for the near and long term, looking at what can be done even before potential funding becomes available.

This survey is intended to gather community input on what the Alfred Noble site should support moving forward. It focuses on outcomes, priorities, and tradeoffs rather than specific programs or designs.

Your responses will help inform how ideas and proposals are evaluated — not serve as a vote or final decision. Feedback will be reviewed in aggregate and used alongside other considerations such as feasibility, funding, and long-term stewardship.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

Alfred Noble Site Survey