PROS: 1) Retention of scale and massing 2) Retention of Wilson Boulevard’s streetscape 3) Sustainability – Embedded energy and reuse of existing materials
CONS: 1) Limited historical value 2) Less flexibility for redevelopment of block
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Southern Half of Landmark Block
Investment Building
Commonwealth Building
Simmonds Building
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Southern Half of Landmark Block Investment Building
Commonwealth Building
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Preservation Scenarios Preservation (whole/partial/facade): PROS: 1) Retention of buildings with moderate architectural value 2) Retention of scale and massing 3) Sustainability – Embedded energy and reuse of existing materials HP STAFF, 2014
CONS: 1) Less flexibility for redevelopment of block 2) Loss of historic setting has removed buildings from original context
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Simmonds Building
HABS, 1990
Address: 2041 15th Street North HRI Classification: Not Ranked Architect: Frank Upman and Percy Adams Built: 1941
PROS: 1) Retention of building with architectural and historical significance 2) Retention of civic relationship and tangible connection to Lawyers’ Row 3) Retention of scale and massing 4) Possibility of relocation within Study Area for adaptive reuse 5) Sustainability – Embedded energy and reuse of existing materials