California Construction News staff writer
The City of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Library marked a major milestone last month with a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Hearn Community Hub, a six-acre development in southwest Santa Rosa.
Phase One of the project will include a new fire station, the Roseland Regional Library, and improved infrastructure and accessibility, creating a campus designed to serve residents for generations. The $35 million design-build project will be led by Swinerton Contractors.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
“This groundbreaking is the beginning of something special for Roseland and Santa Rosa,” said Mayor Mark Stapp. “The Hearn Community Hub will be where families gather, students learn, and neighbors connect—and also where our fire department houses critical public safety services. This is how we build a stronger, more inclusive Santa Rosa.”
Phase one highlights:
- New Fire Station 8: The 9,915-square-foot facility will enhance emergency response with specialized wildland firefighting equipment and space for a fire explorer training program for local high school students.
- Roseland Regional Library: The 12,475-square-foot interior space, with 3,000 square feet of programmable outdoor space, will offer technology, cultural collections, sustainability initiatives, and welcoming spaces for families and the community.
- Dutton Avenue Extension: Aligns with master planning for improved mobility and future roadway connections.
- Pedestrian, Bike, and Transit Access: Features a new street frontage and trail with a planned connection to the Colgan Creek Trail, as well as a new transit stop.
- Parking and Supporting Infrastructure: Designed to support Phase One amenities.
“This groundbreaking is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together,” said Eddie Alvarez, Councilmember for District 1 and former Santa Rosa vice mayor. “The Hearn Community Hub will serve as a cornerstone for community engagement and opportunity, and I’m proud to see this vision coming to life.”
Funding comes from a mix of local, state, and community sources, including $20 million from the City of Roseland (PG&E settlement funds and American Rescue Plan Act funds), $6 million from the California State Library, $4 million from the Sonoma County Library Commission, $3.5 million from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and $1 million from Sonoma County Library Foundation.
For more information, visit SRCity.org/HearnCommunityHub.
