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Martinez unveils new administration building with grand opening ceremony set to take place on Tuesday, July 9
Martinez, California – Local leaders and residents will gather in downtown Martinez on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Contra Costa County Administration Building. The ceremony is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT at 1026 Escobar Street.
Key speakers for this important event will include Eric Angstadt, Chief Assistant County Administrator of Contra Costa County, Federal D. Glover, Board Chair and District 5 Supervisor, and Brianne Zorn, Mayor of Martinez. Celebrating not only the completion of the building but also the beginning of a new chapter in public service and civic involvement, the celebration promises to be an important event for the city.
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Built on a site rich in history, the new administrative building once housed a much older office tower and a jail going back to 1902. Both buildings were destroyed to provide space for this creative endeavor built by Webcor and designed by Perkins&Will. As a modern marvel, the structure combines sustainability with cutting-edge design. Its low embodied carbon materials, responsibly sourced materials, and onsite photovoltaics for improved energy performance define a new benchmark for public buildings in the region.
Apart from its sophisticated architecture, the structure greatly improves the surrounding communal space. Along with roadway improvements and a sophisticated stormwater system meant to solve the particular groundwater issues and terrain of the location, it features a new public law library, ground floor retail spaces, and a parking garage.
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The new administration building is a hub for community and creativity rather than only a place of employment. With the new building, local officials are simplifying services and encouraging better community involvement with departments including the Public Defender, County Sheriff’s Civil Division, Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice housed here.
Apart from revitalizing the nearby historic plaza, the project promises to be pillar for government effectiveness and community interactions.
Members of the community are welcome to participate in the celebrations and see the opening of a structure capturing modernism meeting legacy. This event represents a major progress toward improving Contra Costa County’s municipal infrastructure and encouraging a more involved and serviced community.
