Civic Spaces

There’s a reason people “believe in Brentwood.” It’s a place where the community comes together, looks after its own and boasts a good amount of public pride. It’s also why so much research and care is going in to its new municipal building. The state-of-the-art complex broke ground in May 2019 on a site with a blighted structure along a main corridor, so it is providing two services: out with the old and in with the new. The facility, expected to considerably reduce operating costs, is slated to open in 2020.

HHSDR completed study, site selection, design and construction contract administration services for the new building. The project features site design and building materials to complement the neighborhood, along with large expanses of glass, exposed steel and masonry to create a pleasant, naturally lit environment, geothermal system and reflective roof. The interior spaces include a glass-walled conference room, display area for community use, activities room with a graphic wall/floor feature and a large public meeting room to serve the community.

How does a community ensure its citizens can keep up with the fast-paced changes of the technology industry? Simply put, training. The Training and Workforce Development Center in Hermitage provides a place where education, business and industry can help people gain hands-on training in the STEM industries. It’s also where local residents can earn college credits. The Center features a modern computer lab, teaching lab, industrial project lab and lecture hall as well as sustainable design features.