Capitol Hill’s northern firefighting outpost, Fire Station 22 will undergo a 15-month rebuild starting in March.

On E Roanoke right by the I-5 onramp, the new station will be more than double the size of the existing one, as it expands from about 4,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet. The new, two-story station will have a concrete hose tower, and a brick and glass façade. It’s also designed to be eco-friendly, with a LEED gold certification, and includes solar panels, an underground stormwater cistern which will provide 100% of the station’s non-drinking water needs, permeable pavers in public areas and a host of other sustainable features. Also, a London Plane tree will be preserved.

After firefighters are relocated to a temporary setup, demolition should begin. The city plans for construction to be complete by June 2017. Continue reading →