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Hundreds protest quick move of Old Firehouse teen programs; council schedules study session
Summary
Dozens of teens and community members urged the Redmond City Council to reverse or pause a recently announced relocation of programs from the Old Firehouse Teen Center, saying the proposed moves to Marymoor Village and other sites are inaccessible and risk losing a unique youth space.
Dozens of teens, alumni and parents told the Redmond City Council on April 1 that the city’s decision to move programs out of the Old Firehouse Teen Center with less than three weeks’ notice has left many youth without an accessible, dedicated space.
Speakers said the city announced the relocation of teen programs from the Old Firehouse to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village and other facilities while emphasizing that the building remains safe for occupancy. Multiple speakers described the Firehouse as a culturally important, teen-run space that supports mental health, music and arts and offered “a place to belong.”
The public outcry began after the mayor’s staff read a statement explaining the move: city staff said comprehensive facility assessments identified hazardous building materials and long‑term maintenance needs that require extensive mitigation, and programs were being transitioned in March so services could continue while the city…
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