Programming for the Future: Why Early Planning Determines the Success of Modern Courthouse Design, Part I
Courthouses are among the most demanding civic buildings to plan.
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Massachusetts Chooses Development Team, Site for Springfield Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts is advancing plans for a new Springfield Regional Justice Center with a delivery model and development team aimed squarely at project execution: a long-term leased courthouse of up to approximately 330,000 square feet, backed by a public-private development team led by FD Stonewater and CoJo Partners.
Hudson County Opens New $350 Million Justice Complex in Jersey City
Hudson County, N.J., marked a major milestone in its long-running courthouse modernization effort with the June 6 ribbon cutting for the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex, a new $350 million justice facility in Jersey City named for former U.S. Rep. Frank J. Guarini.
A New Era of Justice in an Existing Footprint
When justice populations expand and operations broaden, many communities must decide whether to either renovate existing buildings or invest in replacements — often balancing nuanced decision-making against tight timelines and limited resources.
New Huntsville U.S. Courthouse Dedicated in Alabama
A new federal courthouse designed by Fentress Studios has been formally dedicated in historic downtown Huntsville, Ala., marking the opening of a 123,000-square-foot facility that will house multiple federal courts and related agencies.
Transition Underway for New $514 Million Sacramento Superior Courthouse
Sacramento Superior Court officials have begun the process of opening a new 18-story, 538,000-square-foot courthouse in the Sacramento Railyards, launching a multi-week transition intended to consolidate court services in a single location.
The New Accessible Courthouse
Many courts have hired accessibility experts and implemented accessibility improvements within the limitations of their buildings by adding ramps, lifts, power door operators, and more.
Broward County Judicial Complex Features Successful Design
The Broward County Judicial Complex West Building celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 11.
Indiana Correctional Facility Goes Kosher
PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) is now providing Kosher meals to inmates who require the specially prepared, religiously appropriate fare. A recent cleansing of a designated kitchen at the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF), as well as the addition of some new equipment, will allow the facility to begin producing kosher meals in-house.