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Lilburn DDA debates salvage and redevelopment approach for 57 Railroad property
Summary
Board members discussed salvaging scrap metal from the 57 Railroad building to create modest revenue during cleanup and weighed preserving the structure versus pursuing redevelopment, stressing the need to identify a viable end user before large investments.
During the April 22 meeting the board discussed cleanup and future options for the 57 Railroad property. One pragmatic option discussed was salvaging scrap metal from the existing building to generate modest revenue while preparing the site for potential redevelopment or reuse.
Members spoke about the tradeoffs between preserving the existing building and pursuing redevelopment; cost, feasibility and potential uses remain open questions. Several board members emphasized the importance of identifying a viable end user or developer before committing to major redevelopment expenditures or demolition.
