This project developed a new capital planning strategy for Hennepin County Library. HCL previously planned building projects for its 41 libraries based on a time-schedule, which proved to be too prescriptive and did not account for varying building use and impact. This new capital framework uses a data-driven approach to determine capital improvement projects. Weighing three sets of data—community disparities, library usage, and asset condition—this holistic approach allows HCL to plan building projects in a more proactive, equitable, and sustainable way.