Groundbreaking Ceremony for Firehouse 44 in the River District
Published on September 16, 2026
What
The City of Charlotte and Charlotte Fire will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for a two-story, three-bay, 14,000-square-foot firehouse to serve the newly developed River District community. This structure will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and a warm, natural appearance. The city will pursue both International Living Future Institute’s Zero Carbon Certification and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification for the facility.
Who
- Reginald T. Johnson, City of Charlotte Fire Chief
- Dimple Ajmera, At-Large Council Member
- Joi Mayo, District 3 Council Member
- Dr. Robyn Byers, Assistant Director, Office of Sustainability & Resilience
When
Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m.
Where
7900 Dixie River Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
Parking
On-street parking is available along Dixie River Road or in the vacant development across the street at Upriver Road. Parking is not available at the groundbreaking site. Google Maps, Waze and MapQuest are recommended. For Apple Maps, use the link provided instead of entering the address, or search for “Charlotte Fire Station 44.”