Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Cincinnati's first LEED-certified public building opens today

Cincinnati's first LEED-certified public building will open today at a dedication ceremony for Cincinnati Fire Station No. 9, (BIRD'S EYE) in Paddock Hills.

The new building, at two stories and 15,555 square feet, will house Engine 9, Squad 9 and Ambulance 9 of the Cincinnati Fire Department.

The new station replaces Engine 9's former station, which was built in 1929, and is the first new fire station built in Cincinnati since 1982.

The ribbon-cutting will occur at 10 AM and will include a meal and a display of fire department apparatus.

Shuttle buses will be available at the Jimmy Woods Learning Center, , and the Ohio National Guard Armory parking lot, , from 9 AM-10 AM and for one hour following the ceremony.

Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory, city manager Milton Dohoney Jr., members of City Council and representatives from Cole + Russell Architects are expected to attend.