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Contributed by: DR. SEAN REIF D.C. on 7/2/2008

The "branch city hall" is NOT a new idea, but a number of metropolitan areas have begun to consider decentralizing certain administrative functions to bring government services CLOSER to the people. Government needs to be at the neighborhood community level.

Some municipal services have TRADITIONALLY been decentralized. FIRE STATIONS, libraries, police precincts stations, health centers, hospital clinics, and auditoriums are common. Opportunities to serve the public more effectively should be INVESTIGATED at the planning level. Also, offices for utilities, building and zoning inspections, engineering services, licenses and permits, courts, city attorneys, and welfare.

Planning for branch city halls or sub-civic centers must begin with the decision that certain services CAN be decentralized. A survey is necessary of existing city agencies to determine which can increase efficiency and service to the public by decentralizing certain operations. An entire range of services need not be duplicated at each center. Some departments have larger service districts than others and it is possible to vary the services that are included in each center.

The center should be close to the center of population, and near other community facilities such as shopping centers, frequented by the public. The BRANCH CENTER should be a POSITIVE ELEMENT and force in the design and development of the community and neighborhood.

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