Chinatown predevelopment: demolition, stabilization contracts and affordable-housing plans discussed
City staff updated the Historic Resources Board that demolition of fire-damaged buildings at 34–40 Soledad Street is scheduled, stabilization/weatherproofing work for the Republic Cafe is under contract, and conceptual designs propose five-story affordable housing with recreated facades.
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City planning staff updated the Historic Resources Board on Chinatown predevelopment activities, saying demolition of fire‑damaged buildings at 34–40 Soledad Street (including 38 Soledad) is scheduled soon and that a contract is in process to stabilize and weatherproof the Republic Cafe (37 Soledad). "That demolition is moving forward, should be scheduled early this month," staff said.
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