Princeton Municipal Center

Princeton gets one-stop shop for city services

Princeton, TX

For years the city departments in Princeton, Texas, were spread out across town.

Police and fire here. Parks and recreation over there. Utilities and billing somewhere else.

The new $18M Princeton Municipal Center changes all of that, giving Princeton leaders and community members a one-stop for all of the city’s services, including police, fire, courts, parks and recreation, and utility billing.

The 46,000 SF facility boasts a modern design, with an exterior featuring a mix of glass, aluminum composite paneling, and brick facade. A breezeway with a stainless steel roof connects the front of the building to a welcoming courtyard and pond. Rainwater flows down the breezeway roof into a granite channel in the courtyard.

A modern touch is also seen inside the new center. Glass offices and exposed ceilings represent the city’s devotion to transparency for its residents. The entry features exposed wood ceilings, tile walls, and terrazzo floor. Video boards allow visitors to view what events are happening in the city.

During the construction of the municipal center, the city also asked Crossland to provide the Princeton Park Building to use for park restrooms. This building, which houses restrooms and city equipment, was completed using tilt-wall construction. It features an outdoor seating area that is open to the public. This structure serves as the hub for connecting the municipal building and the park trails that Crossland is building.

The total project, which began in Fall 2020, encountered a variety of challenges brought on by the Covid pandemic. Many places that provided materials were either shut down or running at limited capacities. Crossland worked closely with the client and architect to find alternative solutions to finish the project on time.

At the ribbon-cutting in April 2022, Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacon said: “We want to be a city that is defined by progress with purpose. I personally feel that our Municipal Center exemplifies that desire.”

Project Facts

Industry Sector: Community
Cost: $15,205,000
Size: 45,885 SF
Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build / Hard Bid
Self-Perform: Concrete
Owner: City of Princeton
Architect: Perkins & Will

At the ribbon-cutting in April 2022, Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacon said: “We want to be a city that is defined by progress with purpose. I personally feel that our Municipal Center exemplifies that desire.”