Project Overview
The City of Willoughby will establish a new police station at 37733 Euclid Avenue, the former Meister Media Worldwide building. This project emphasizes the city’s commitment to modernizing public safety infrastructure and ensuring that the police department is equipped to serve the community effectively.
The current police station, located at 36700 Euclid Avenue, was built in 1975 and has been deemed functionally obsolete. A comprehensive Facility Program and Needs Assessment study conducted in 2021 by the Police Facility Design Group revealed significant deficiencies, including outdated infrastructure, inadequate space for current operations, and an inability to meet modern law enforcement standards.
In May 2023, Willoughby residents approved a Safety Levy that will generate the necessary funding to support the new police station. The levy also provides for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Willoughby Fire Department, replacing a 20-year-old vehicle, and creates a sustainable revenue source for future capital needs, such as vehicles and equipment for first responders.
This forward-thinking approach addresses current challenges but also ensures that Willoughby’s first responders have the resources they need to protect and serve the community for years to come.
Project Timeline
January 2022 (Completed) | Facility Program and Needs Assessment study conducted by Police Facility Design Group
June 2022 | Willoughby hires Bowen and Associates conducted an architectural assessment and fit plan (https://willoughbyohio.com/city-to-study-feasibility-of-new-police-facility/)
December 2022 | City of Willoughby purchases the former Meister Media Building for potential use for the future police station
May 2023 | Safety Levy passed
December 2024 | Police Station Bids collected
January 2025 | Infinity Construction selected
April 2025 | Interior demolition started
May – June 2025 | Continued interior demolition, structural upgrades
July 2025 | Site drainage, jail and range excavation, landscape removal
August 2025 | Concrete foundations for the new jail and firing range were completed as underground utility work continued
September 2025 | Structural steel installation began
October 2025 | Exterior walls and roof work progressed while mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were installed
November 2025 | Interior framing was substantially completed, with continued progress on utilities and building systems
December 2025 | Drywall installation began
January 2026 | Interior finishes, flooring, painting, and millwork installation got underway
February 2026 | The sally port, dispatch area, and detention areas continued to take shape, with exterior site work progressing as weather permitted.
Spring 2026 | Interior finishes continued, technology installation and site improvements
Current Renderings
Articles
May 12, 2024 | https://www.news-herald.com/2024/05/12/schematics-for-new-willoughby-police-station-completed/
May 2, 2023 | https://www.news-herald.com/2023/05/02/election-2023-willoughby-voters-display-support-of-safety-services-levy/
April 16, 2023 | https://www.news-herald.com/2023/04/16/election-2023-willoughby-voters-asked-to-approve-safety-services-levy/
December 16, 2022 | https://www.news-herald.com/2022/12/16/willoughby-purchases-meister-media-building-for-new-police-station/
Project Partners
Bowen and Associates – Project architect
Infinity Construction – Construction team