State Rep. Paul Jacobs, along with Reps. Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas were provided the first tour today of the new underground parking facility at the Illinois State Capitol Complex on the north end of the William G. Stratton Building in Springfield.
The underground parking garage is designed to be a replacement for the north drive of the Capitol, which had 110 spaces for state employees. The garage will have space for 440 cars along with electric vehicle charging stations and room to add chargers. It will also be connected to the Stratton Building and the Capitol through an underground conference space that will also be home to space for rallies and a cafe for guests and employees.
According to Capitol Architect Andrea Aggertt, who oversees the Capitol renovations, the $225 million project will update facilities on the north wing of the statehouse and includes this additional parking underneath the Stratton Building for employees and the public.
