Other Historical Issues of Concern

Other significant concerns (though not committee projects) include the following:

Demolition Permitting Process
Just before Christmas 2005, a historic office building at 255 Washington was summarily destroyed. Spurred by the protest of WWPNA area neighbors, City Council is considering the addition of a historic preservation filter to the permitting process, for which neighborhood interest is earnestly solicited.

Gates Redevelopment: Cherokee and Lionstone
Many have expressed concern that Cherokee has not committed to any historic preservation in their massive redevelopment west of Broadway. And while the more responsive Lionstone developers east of Broadway agreed to preserve the historic Ford factory, their work also involved demolition of a sizeable number of Gates bungalows. Residents interested in tracking work in this historically-important area are encouraged to let us know.

Area Histories
We have a good deal of historical information about the area, but much more can be done. Stories of the residents, homes, and businesses in this area would be much appreciated, helping us to build a complete story of the area.

Submitted by Dave Burrell on April 6, 2006 - 2:47pm.