Faced with space constraints and aging infrastructure, the City of Baytown engaged PGAL to develop a master plan and facility needs assessment for its administrative departments. Through collaborative workshops, staff surveys, and on-site evaluations, the team identified current operational demands and long-term growth projections.

Client
City of Baytown
Construction Delivery
CMAR
PGAL Scope
Full Architectural Services, Master Planning, Needs Assessment
Completion Date
2012
city hall exterior

The project was executed in two phases to minimize disruption and align with funding strategies. Phase I introduced a 12,000-square-foot expansion designed to meet Gulf Coast hurricane standards. The addition created new offices, conference rooms, break areas, and dedicated space for the Mayor’s Office, City Clerk, Administration, and Legal Department. These updates improved workplace efficiency and strengthened opportunities for public interaction.

Phase II focused on renovating the existing 24,000-square-foot City Hall. Improvements included a redesigned lobby and reception area, updated public restrooms, and upgraded service windows to streamline permitting and customer service. Staff areas were reconfigured and modernized to better support departments such as engineering, planning and development, human resources, and IT. A small basement space was also adapted to provide additional storage and support functions.