Soledad Street predevelopment: environmental testing and façade preservation work advance for Republic Cafe and adjoining parcels

Aug 7, 2025

Staff updated the board on Chinatown predevelopment projects on Soledad Street, saying environmental testing and historic-structure reports are underway and that façade elements may be salvaged or replicated in new construction.

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City staff gave an update on predevelopment work in the Soledad Street/Chinatown area, including environmental testing for several parcels and structural and design reviews for the Republic Cafe block.

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