The new Lucy F. Covington Government Center provides a 21^st century civic center and professional environment to a community deeply rooted in its history and culture. Connection to the land and the cycles of nature are examples of core tenets of Native American tribal culture integrated into the design and details of the center. The building design responds to the surrounding environment – particularly the extreme conditions of the high desert. The design will balance the aesthetics of tradition, culture, and a strong relationship to nature with those of progress and growth. The new center will include shared-use meeting rooms, multi-use event spaces, informal meeting places, integrated multi-media technology, a café, fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor spaces, support facilities, and storage.