[2] It features eco-friendly innovations, including a solar-powered air-conditioning system, a rooftop garden, and a rainwater harvesting area.

[4] Additionally, a six-story multilevel parking building is under construction adjacent to the city hall.

It is located on the former site of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), and will also be connected to the city hall via a bridge.

[5] The architecture of the Iloilo City Hall draws inspiration from the Old City Hall, incorporating neoclassical architecture while introducing new Art Deco features, including uniformly arched windows, high ceilings, a dome, and an extensive use of patio furniture.

Its design was inspired by the "Lady of Freedom" atop the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.[3] The statue was conceptualized by artist Ed Defensor and cast by Franz Herbich at Herbich International Art and Manufacturing Corporation in Liloan, Cebu.