BUILDING REPURPOSING OF MARY CHENEY LIBRARY

The Town of Manchester is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations or entities to occupy and repurpose the historic Mary Cheney Library building, a landmark located in a public park in downtown Manchester. The selected proposal will be granted use of the building, with the expectation that the exterior be fully preserved while the interior is adapted for new community‑focused uses (e.g., cultural, commercial, mixed‑use). Only one proposal will be chosen based on alignment with the town’s goals for revitalizing the downtown district. • Location: Mary Cheney Library, downtown Manchester, CT – visible, accessible public park. • Objective: Preserve the historic façade; create a vibrant community asset through adaptive reuse. • Desired uses: Flexible – could include cultural, retail, office, or mixed‑use concepts that complement the downtown character. • Scope: Full interior renovation and ongoing operation/management of the repurposed space. • Selection: Single award to the most qualified entity meeting the town’s stated goals.