Strategic, actionable justice facility planning that empowers decision makers and set the foundation for design. Our approach to planning guides our clients through the complex decision-making process that’s necessary to create a comprehensive facility master plan. Doing so allows for essential collaboration to take place, resulting in successful infrastructure establishments.
At CGL, our justice facility planning services go far beyond facilities. Getting to the right solution starts with a study and understanding your systemic issues. And by equipping you with information, we help open the door to planning for the future and new possibilities.
We recognize the challenges you face each day on the job. Whether lack of funding, aging infrastructure, or a struggle to identify priorities, we help you overcome the obstacles that can stunt your growth, limit your ability to serve the general public, and keep you from recognizing your full potential. We employ certified planners, former criminal justice administrators, statisticians and criminologists who specialize in corrections, detention, justice, public safety and government facilities to help.
Our experts look at the big picture, ask the right questions, analyze the feedback, gain consensus, and help you set a road map for the future. At CGL, our focus and internationally-recognized specialty is to support the evolving needs of government leaders and authorities. By leveraging our unmatched in-house expertise, we are able to offer the following unique benefits.
A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed justice facility project is viable — technically, operationally, and financially. CGL’s feasibility studies examine existing conditions, population projections, space needs, and site options to give decision makers a clear, unbiased picture before committing capital resources.
A justice facility master plan is a comprehensive, long-range roadmap for developing, renovating, or replacing correctional, detention, and courthouse facilities. It aligns operational needs, staffing projections, budget constraints, and community goals into a phased, actionable plan. CGL has delivered 1,500+ such plans across all 50 states.
The detailed work tasks provided within each service are tailored for each client, depending on the desired objectives, on a project-by-project basis.
A key service line since our founding, justice facility planning is an important first-step to developing long-term partnerships with many of our clients. At CGL, our goal will always be to strive for the best possible client service so we can provide a 360° approach to your needs.
The detailed work tasks provided within each service are tailored for each client, depending on the desired objectives, on a project-by-project basis.
Meet More of Our ExpertsFrom initial feasibility studies and needs assessments through facility master planning and phased development, CGL’s justice facility planning team brings 50 years of experience and 1,500+ projects to every engagement. We support government leaders across all 50 states with strategic, public safety and justice-focused planning that addresses today’s challenges while building flexibility for the future.
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