The new traffic management facility for Escambia County and the City of Pensacola will integrate two secure areas for Local Traffic Management Operations and the Emerald Coast Regional Council. The site is located directly next to the local Emergency Operations Center and is meant to be connected in the future with pedestrian access. Transportation is advancing, and so should the projects WGI designs, so this 28,000-square-foot building is uniquely designed to function  intuitively for the user groups with integrated technology and a branded artificial intelligence application. Secured access and biometric scanners are balanced with clear visibility throughout the facility. The clients want to be able to showcase the functions and secure them at the flip of a switch, which requires thoughtful care in layout and utilization of technology.

The facility will also be designed with a level IV hardened rating and with the ability to operate independently for a week in the event of a disaster. The site will incorporate sustainable measures, such as bioswales, efficient and safe site lighting, natural Florida vegetation, large ponds, and water collection. The facility will also incorporate sustainable techniques such as energy-efficient equipment and fixtures, resilient and low VOC material selections that are easy to maintain, HVAC zoning, and natural daylight. All of these sustainable incorporations work together to provide collaborative open spaces for the user groups and promote user wellness and comfort through design.

Project Highlights

• Artificial intelligence
• Integrated technology
• Secured access
• Biometric scanners
• Futuristic design
• Sustainability