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Landmarks Association urges SLPS to factor redevelopment interest into school‑closure planning
Summary
Andrew Weil of the Landmarks Association told the committee vacant historic school buildings rapidly deteriorate after closure, urged the district to consult historic‑rehabilitation developers during closure planning, and recommended flexible timelines and sale terms that prioritize quick transfers to capable buyers to preserve value.
Andrew Weil, executive director of the Landmarks Association of Saint Louis, urged the committee to consider redevelopment interest as a criterion in closure decisions and to take proactive measures to prevent vacancy‑related deterioration.
"When sold, repurposed, and occupied, these buildings…
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