Space Needs Analysis | City of Boulder’s Municipal Court

Challenge

Operating in leased space, the City’s municipal court is operating in below average spacial conditions and within the flood plain. Understanding the growing needs of the court’s operations will help inform the City’s larger Facilities Master Plan update project as the City’s study of the former Boulder Community Hospital facility.

Approach

Trestle analyzed the existing conditions and future space needs of the City of Boulder's Municipal Court. Currently located in the Boulder County Justice Center, the City's Municipal Court has seen an average of 20,700 case filing in the past 7 years. Extensive research was conducted to compare space sizes, design layout, and operations to government and industry standards to provide detailed analytical and spacial recommendations to meet future and operational needs. 

Result

Trestle research findings and recommendation were incorporated in to the City’s Facilities Master Plan update.