Sunnyvale’s new city hall, which was in the works for years and built through the pandemic, opened for business Monday.
The new building is good looking and also, good for the planet. The all-electric building was planned with sustainability and innovation in mind.
The construction opened up 6 acres of green area, several heritage trees were saved and more trees were planted. The building also takes advantage of the sunshine, so it can be net-zero.
Before the move from the old city hall, the records went electronic, doing away with paper and associated storage.
Mayor Larry Klein said the city is putting its values on display, showing residents that