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Neighborhood Vision 2025

Preserve Legacy Buildings

Along with relics of “Millionaire’s Row”, area churches and industrial buildings like Warner-Swasey are monuments to MidTown’s history. Retention of MidTown’s historic structures is essential, but it takes extra effort to overcome the redevelopment challenges many of these properties pose. It will take a committed team, creative funding, and thoughtful preservation that will make MidTown feel unique and rooted as it continues to grow.

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Preserve Legacy Buildings

Action

Create an Annual “Open House” Event in Midtown

Host an annual “Open House” MidTown event allowing people walk through buildings that are typically closed to the public.

Near-Term Actions

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Once list of historic structures is created, contact ownership & evaluate for safety as an Open House destination

Type of Action

Event Planning

Looking For

Building & Business Owners

9C

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Related Actions

Preserve Legacy Buildings

Preserve Legacy Buildings

Pursue MidTown Historic District Designation in the National Registry of Historic Places

Capitalize on MidTown’s historic assets to draw residents, workers, and visitors, pave the way for more historic preservation of neighborhood buildings.

9A

Preserve Legacy Buildings

Promote and Reactivate Significant Buildings in Midtown

Elevate the presence of history in MidTown by promoting historic assets in the area through walking tours, events, and web presence. Encourage the rehabilitation and reuse of historic structures wherever possible to protect the remaining MidTown legacy.

9B

Preserve Legacy Buildings

Create an Annual “Open House” Event in Midtown

Host an annual “Open House” MidTown event allowing people walk through buildings that are typically closed to the public.

9C
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