Chinatown predevelopment: demolition, stabilization contracts and affordable-housing plans discussed
Salinas Historic Resources Board · November 10, 2025
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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.
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.