ClosedAugust 31, 2026 · ran 55 days

How can we make the Civic Center more fun and dynamic for the community?

Our beautiful, Frank Lloyd Wright designed Marin Civic Center was purpose-built to reflect the needs of the community. Share your ideas (programs, events, spaces, features, etc.) on how we can make the Civic Center a place that creates a stronger sense of community for everyone. Note: This is an internal pilot—not a Civic Center renovation project or master plan update.

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In Numbers

  • 116People who shared ideas
  • 140Ideas
  • 20Comments
  • 335Votes

Themes

The themes that rose to the top, drawn from the most-supported ideas. Select any one to read the contributions behind it.

  • Food, café, and market hub

    Ideas focused on restoring or reinventing the cafeteria/cafe, expanding everyday food access, and using food vendors, trucks, pop-ups, kitchens, and markets to make the Civic Center a social gathering place.

    28 ideas3 comments71 upvotes

  • Events, performances, and festivals

    Ideas proposing concerts, movies, cultural festivals, holiday attractions, watch parties, family nights, and other recurring public events that activate the campus after hours or seasonally.

    22 ideas8 comments76 upvotes

  • Recreation, sports, and wellness

    Ideas centered on active recreation, exercise, games, employee wellness, and stress relief—from fitness classes and sports leagues to game rooms, therapy dogs, and relaxation spaces.

    17 ideas0 comments23 upvotes

  • Tours, wayfinding, and civic education

    Ideas about helping people navigate and understand the Civic Center through tours, docent programs, maps, signage, greeters, exhibits, and educational programming tied to architecture, history, and county services.

    17 ideas2 comments42 upvotes

From the County

Thank you to County staff for contributing your ideas. DPW will continue to share updates as the Civic Center continues on its modernization path.

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