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Brickway Buildings

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Project Overview

In July 2025, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the $32 million purchase of two office buildings on Brickway Boulevard in Santa Rosa. The acquisition provides modern, efficient, and sustainable workspaces for County employees and the public, while delivering long-term savings for taxpayers. Located at 3850 and 3880 Brickway Boulevard, the buildings are situated near the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport.

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Background

  • In 2024, the Board approved acquiring two buildings on Brickway Blvd.
  • Two Brickway Blvd. buildings were purchased for $32 million, offering major savings over constructing similar facilities from scratch.

Benefits of the Brickway Buildings

Cost Savings & Efficiency

  • Avoids high repair costs at aging facilities
  • Uses energy-efficient systems to cut operating costs

Location & Accessibility

  • About one mile from Highway 101 and close to SMART train service
  • Near other County agencies for more convenient public service

Quality & Flexibility

  • Modern buildings (built 2001 and 2016) with amenities and adaptable layouts
  • County ownership allows control over use and future needs
  • Provides service continuity during disasters by diversifying locations

Public Benefits

  • Multiple public-facing offices in accessible locations with ample parking and transit access
  • Modern customer service centers for departments such as:
    • Permit Sonoma
    • Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s Office
    • Registrar of Voters
    • Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

Timeline

MAR-JUL 2025 Brickway buildings purchase approved & finalized
Q2 2025 Concept design complete
2026 Staff from four departments move into purchased buildings

Current Views and Visualizations

image of the exterior of a two-story building The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved purchase of 3850 Brickway Boulevard and 3880 Brickway Boulevard. image of the exterior of a two-story building

Documents

FINAL Press Release: Brickway Notice of Intent
FINAL Brickway Staff Report
FINAL Brickway Building Floorplan
FINAL Alternative Properties Considered
BUDGET Brickway Appraisal

Contact

If you have ideas about other properties to be considered as part of this modernization plan, please contact Warren.Sattler@sonomacounty.gov