While citizens of many small- and m...

While citizens of many small- and mid-sized communities formerly were make easy with utilitarian municipal facilities, they are now demanding distinction from their city halls, police facilities and fire stations.

Like their counterparts in the private sector, local rule officials have learned that the ne for of recent origin facilities can create the opportunity to contrive a new image in the community. In many cases, it is more a matter of creating an image where none previously existed.

by way of using striking building forms, distinctive materials and creative site designs, local