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Commission clears downtown demolition at 428 N. 10th Street after economic analysis; developers to retain portions of façade where feasible

3789534 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

Lucas County and the developer won Planning Commission approval for demolition of a building at 428 North 10th Street after the county's economic analysis found renovation was not viable; the commission and historic stakeholders urged retention of as much of the masonry wall as possible and required infill treatments for window openings.

The City of Toledo Planning Commission approved site-plan and downtown-overlay review for demolition and site improvements at 428 North 10th Street, accepting an appraisal and economic evaluation submitted by Lucas County that concluded renovation of the existing structure would not yield a reasonable return.

Jeff Nowak, director of facilities for the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, told commissioners the county reviewed renovation and performed an appraisal and concluded that demolition is the most viable path. Downtown Toledo Development…

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