In this first episode of a two-part series, Lisa Oldham, the President and CEO of New Canaan Library, and Miki Porta, the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Coordinator for the New Canaan Library, discuss the design and construction process for their new library, which opened in February 2023. From fundraising 75% of the total project cost to participating as a pilot with Grace Farms’ Design for Freedom initiative, their project involved some rare and unique circumstances and elements. Learn more about the intentional decisions made to foster a holistic approach to sustainability and the impact of the built environment on people. For photos of the library, visit the ALA Library Design Showcase, for which New Canaan Library was selected as an exemplary climate-conscious project.