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Board grants 45-day stay on demolition of 1605 Franklin Street as residents press preservation options
Summary
The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety approved a 45-day stay of demolition for 1605 Franklin Street and heard public proposals to salvage the building, including removing the top floor to create an open-air urban garden. Supporters urged caution; others warned of slowed progress on long-listed unsafe structures.
The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety voted Jan. 20 to grant a 45-day stay of the demolition order for 1605 Franklin Street, a measure the board said was aimed at allowing additional time for alternatives and safety work. Chair called the vote and stated, "And so the order has passed, from 5 to 4."
During the public-comment period, Warner Grama said the 45 days previously allowed were “insufficient” to complete…
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