The HLA Group provided landscape architecture design services for the entry plaza and rear courtyard at the new Auburn Justice Center within the historic Dewitt Center. The HLA Group worked closely with the architect to elevate the building, investing the Justice Center with an appropriate sense of civic presence. Native plants indigenous to the Sierra Nevada foothills were selected and water-conserving irrigation was installed. An emphasis was placed on security design in order to protect the site, create the perception of safety, reduce opportunities for crime or sabotage, and improve quality of life for people using the site.