The large gathering space (and adjacent commercial kitchen, toilet room, and showers) can be used as a temporary shelter, for mass casualty events, or for testing or vaccine distribution. Wood County Resiliency Center’s large gathering space will also have the flexibility to be subdivided into socially distanced courtrooms with judges’ chambers and a jury room, something the county lacked during the pandemic. Multiple drive-through bays and a commercial kitchen allow for food distribution or testing, as needed. A redundant 911 Center is also included in the facility.

When not in use for emergency functions, it will provide the public with a high-quality community gathering space and provide additional space for the Wood County maintenance department. The gathering space was designed with a convention-style layout. The main meeting room will support 400 people in a banquet setting, while the multiple meeting rooms could host breakout sessions. The entrance was sized to serve as a pre-function space and the wide corridors will allow for displays and vendors. High quality and durable finishes were selected to support the various functions the building may house. The main entrance was sited to face the historic Wood County Courthouse, while exterior materials were selected to create a visual connection with the nearby Wood County Justice Center.