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From: Erica Chua
To: Zach Houvener <zhouvener@redmond.gov>; Brittany Pratt <bpratt@redmond.gov>
Subject: Email Response to Chris via QAlert
Date: 2025-03-24 07:11:04.680613-10:00

Zach and Brittany,

 

Please see below for my email response to Chris, just an FYI no action needed.  I have updated QAlert.




Chris,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and passion about the Old Firehouse Teen Center. We understand how much the space has meant to you and so many others, and we truly appreciate the sense of community it has fostered over the years.

The decision to relocate teen programs is not one that was made lightly. After comprehensive facility assessments, it became clear that the building, while having served us well for 73 years, is facing significant long-term challenges beyond routine maintenance. This relocation is a proactive step to ensure that teen services continue without interruption, while we explore options for the future of the building.

We recognize the importance of music and self-expression in our community, especially as a central hub for youth in Redmond and the surrounding areas. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting live music, we have relocated all scheduled live music shows to other suitable venues within the City of Redmond. We are dedicated to ensuring these opportunities for youth and the community continue to thrive.

Please know that no decisions have been made yet regarding the Old Firehouse building. That will be determined through a public process with the City Council, and we encourage your continued involvement in the conversation during upcoming opportunities for public comment. Your voice is an important part of this process, and we are committed to finding a solution that best serves the community's needs.  You can learn more about the engagement process at: Redmond.gov/teenservices <https://www.redmond.gov/2262/Teen-Services> .

Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We value your input as we move forward.


Thanks!

 

 

Erica Chua (she/her/hers)

Recreation Manager, City of Redmond



  425-556-2311

  425-556-2300

  echua@redmond.gov <mailto:echua@redmond.gov> 

  www.redmond.gov/Register

MS:4NPK • 15670 NE 85th St • Redmond, WA 98052

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From: City of Redmond Customer Service <noreply-servicerequest@redmond.gov> 
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 8:05 AM
To: Erica Chua <echua@redmond.gov>
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #46929] (Teen Services and Programs) - Redmond, WA

 

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Redmond, WA

A new service request has been filed. 

Service Request Details 

ID 

46929 

Date/Time 

3/24/2025 8:05 AM 

Type 

Teen Services and Programs 

Address 

16510 NE 79th St, Redmond 

Origin 

Control Panel 

Other 

	
Comments 

I am not in support of the decisions made for the firehouse. The community that has been built around this place is a community that myself, and thousands of others hold dear to heart. I personally have made friends and built so many meaningful connections that would have only been possible through the beautiful sanctuary that is the OFH. On top of this I would like to mention that the firehouse quite literally is the epicenter of the music scene for youth in the king county area. I don’t mean to sound over the top with the following but:

If the firehouse and all of its resources are not only maintained but built upon, music and self expression in Redmond and surrounding areas will thrive and flourish as it always has

If these resources and opportunities are taken away, music and art as it is known in Redmond and surrounding areas, will die.

Submitter 

Chris
Redmond, WA
Chris@handbyte.com <mailto:Chris@handbyte.com> 

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Redmond, WA

	

2025-03-24 15:04:38Z



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