New Sullivan County, Tenn., Jail Improves Classification and Care
The new $106 million, 190,000-square-foot Sullivan County Jail was recently completed in Blountville.
The new $106 million, 190,000-square-foot Sullivan County Jail was recently completed in Blountville.
Douglas County, Kan., broke ground earlier this year on the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, an $82 million civic and public safety project that marked the largest capital improvement project in the county’s history.
DeKalb County Commissioners approved plans to build a new jail on Smith Road, opting for a more cost-effective site and approving up to $35 million in funding without requiring a public referendum.
For Treanor, a Lawrence, Kan.-based architecture firm, the foundation of impactful justice design isn’t just vision—it’s collaboration. As the firm’s portfolio has grown across the country, one principle remains clear: Strong partnerships are essential. Not just to win the work, but to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Racine County, Wis., had for years dealt with a situation experienced by many communities across the country. While the county aimed to provide in- custody youth with a supportive, tailored rehabilitative environment, the facility available was ill-equipped to help meet this progressive mission.
Over the past decade, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has embarked on a transformative journey to reimagine its approach to justice.