Bonab City Civic center

A civic center or civic centre is a prominent land area within a community that is constructed to be its focal point or center. It usually contains one or more dominant public buildings, which may also include a government building. Recently,[when?] the term "civic center" has been used in reference to an entire central business district of a community or a major shopping center in the middle of a community. In this type of civic center, special attention is paid to the way public structures are grouped and landscaped.
In some American cities, a multi-purpose arena is named "Civic Center", for example Columbus Civic Center. Such "civic centers" combine venues for sporting events, theaters, concerts and similar events.
In Australia, a civic centre can refer to a civic precinct, a show or meeting venue, or can also be used as a brand of Shopping Centre.
Civic center planning can be very challenging, as architecture and design options are as diverse as the members of the public the buildings will serve. Planning also involves weighing the importance of short-term issues against long-term objectives and can often mean dealing with conflicting political agendas. These things can be particularly challenging given that taxpayers are footing the bill.
To begin, city planners join forces with an experienced architectural firm, such as HMC Architects, and hold public meetings to gain a deep understanding of the community’s needs. They then review their own operational needs while also considering public safety and the strict federal, state, and local building regulations they must adhere to in design. Once that information is examined, goals are weighed against the needs and the budget, clear objectives and responsibilities are established within timelines, and solutions are suggested and ultimately chosen.

Civic center planning can be very challenging, as architecture and design options are as diverse as the members of the public the buildings will serve. Planning also involves weighing the importance of short-term issues against long-term objectives and can often mean dealing with conflicting political agendas. These things can be particularly challenging given that taxpayers are footing the bill.

To begin, city planners join forces with an experienced architectural firm, such as HMC Architects, and hold public meetings to gain a deep understanding of the community’s needs. They then review their own operational needs while also considering public safety and the strict federal, state, and local building regulations they must adhere to in design. Once that information is examined, goals are weighed against the needs and the budget, clear objectives and responsibilities are established within timelines, and solutions are suggested and ultimately chosen.