CANNON BEACH, Ore.—The City of Cannon Beach has officially opened its new 5,270‑square‑foot Police Station, marking the completion of a multi‑year design and construction effort led by P&C Construction and CIDA, Inc. The facility replaces the city’s aging, 70‑year‑old station and introduces a modern, resilient public‑safety hub built to serve the community for decades.
P&C Construction—one of Oregon’s longest‑standing builders—brought its deep experience delivering essential facilities in coastal and high‑hazard environments. The firm’s team emphasized constructability, long‑term durability, and cost control, coordinating closely with city staff to navigate the complexities of building critical infrastructure in a small coastal community. Their approach included enhanced moisture‑management strategies, corrosion‑resistant materials, and rigorous quality‑control processes tailored to Cannon Beach’s marine climate. The company’s collaborative delivery model helped maintain momentum even as unforeseen site conditions emerged.
On the design side, CIDA, Inc., a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering group known for civic and public‑safety work, developed a building that balances resilience with a strong sense of place. Drawing on extensive stakeholder engagement, the design team crafted a facility that supports modern policing needs while reflecting Cannon Beach’s architectural vernacular. Their work integrated FEMA‑recommended coastal resilience strategies, redundant building systems, and a layout that supports both daily operations and emergency‑response surges. The firm’s in‑house structural, civil, and interior specialists contributed to a unified design solution that elevates safety, efficiency, and community identity.
Architecturally, the building reflects Cannon Beach’s coastal character through cedar shingles, wood‑framed construction, and a low‑profile massing that blends with surrounding civic structures. The design team prioritized durability and performance, incorporating a high‑efficiency building envelope, aluminum‑clad wood windows, and bullet‑resistant glazing in critical areas.
Inside, the station features a multifunction training and emergency operations room, interview suite with integrated audio‑video recording, evidence processing areas, and a dedicated wellness space for officers. Natural light, acoustical control, and durable interior finishes were central to the design, supporting both functionality and long‑term maintenance.
Construction included significant site improvements, such as secure staff parking, public access upgrades, and infrastructure work required by state transportation officials. Despite a major sewer redesign during construction, the project maintained its overall schedule, allowing the city to open the building to the public this month with an open‑house celebration.
City leaders praised the project for delivering a facility that is both functional and beautiful, and noted that the station’s completion marks a major milestone in Cannon Beach’s broader civic facilities modernization effort.
Photo Credit: CIDA Inc.
