Sterling Heights City Center Campus

The newly renovated City Center Campus underwent a comprehensive three-year, $25 million transformation to modernize its facilities and better serve the community. After two decades without major updates, the buildings no longer met the needs of their occupants. To address this, IDS, AEW, IMEG, and Roncelli Inc. worked collaboratively to enhance building efficiencies, optimize department workflows, improve security and accessibility, and upgrade infrastructure with energy-efficient heating, cooling, and LED lighting.

A key highlight of the project was the complete reconfiguration of the Police Station to enhance both officer operations and public interaction. The layout was strategically flipped to create a more functional environment, with major improvements to offices, interview rooms, conference spaces, roll call and training rooms, and a cutting-edge Crime Lab.

Significant attention was also given to modernizing officer locker rooms and public restrooms, ensuring they met contemporary standards of comfort and accessibility.

Campus-wide design standards were established for finishes, lighting, and mechanical systems, ensuring consistency across all future projects. According to City Manager Mark Vanderpool, all renovations were completed without a tax increase and strategically planned to meet the city’s needs for the next five to ten years. The revitalized campus now stands as a testament to smart, forward-thinking municipal planning, creating a more efficient and welcoming environment for both city employees and the public.