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The board evaluated whether to allow major rehabilitation, reconstruction, or partial demolition of two late-19th-century buildings in downtown Alameda. Residents and board members debated balancing historical preservation with the practical reality of severe structural decay and the need to revitalize an eyesore.
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Property owners will face significant construction and engineering costs to bring the severely deteriorated structures up to current building codes.
The property owners gain clarity on acceptable development parameters, and the community benefits from the potential revitalization of a blighted downtown site.
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