Eau Claire City Hall is a combination of two historic buildings joined by an annex. The remodeling project to complete renovations included a three-year plan, and the award-winning project won the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2020 Small Cities/Rural Communities Project of the Year for Historical Restoration/Preservation.

Space Needs Assessment in 2017

The primary focus of the remodel was to provide a more efficient and functional building for the public that offered a more welcoming approach to conduct business. To achieve this, the City hired JLG Architects to conduct a space needs assessment of the building in 2017.

Information about JLG's design work in Eau Claire City Hall.

Construction & Temporary Move in 2018

Following the conclusion of the space needs assessment, construction plans for the remodel were able to be finalized. Market & Johnson was the general building contractor hired by the City to complete the renovation work to City Hall.

It was ultimately decided to relocate all employees within City Hall to a temporary location at 2020 Prairie Lane for the approximate time of one year during the renovations. Moving of employees began during the summer to the temporary space. By that fall, all employees had successfully been relocated, and the temporary City Hall building located on Prairie Lane was open to the public.

Renovations Complete in 2019

Staff Moves Back Downtown: August 2019

The renovations to City Hall in downtown Eau Claire were wrapping up by the end of August 2019. City staff began the move back downtown in stages with all departments settled into the newly remodeled building by early September 2019.

City Hall is Fully Operational: September 2019

The newly remodeled City Hall complex located at 203 S. Farwell Street opens back up to the public on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, and is once again operational following the completed renovations.