CPA Building historic designation

Urged the committee to weigh historic designations against the interests of the city's 600,000 residents, not just insiders.

Praised the building's architecture and supported preserving it, while mentioning concerns about neighborhood communication.

A longtime Detroit architecture documentarian cited the Book Depository and Michigan Central as proof preservation pays off and urged local protection for the CPA Building.

She and Richard Nordo, restoring the Old Western Market on Michigan Avenue, voiced strong support for the designation.

Asked who owns artifacts found on site and argued the same preservation energy should apply to the Renaissance Center.

Supported preservation but questioned what guarantee exists, citing the state fairgrounds demolition precedent.

Supported preserving the building and suggested naming it after Potawatomi leader Wabansi.

Generally supportive but asked whether historic designation raises rehab costs for future buyers.

The Corktown Historical Society president and ad hoc HDAB member voiced strong support, citing the building's role in the railroad workers' history.

Criticized the public comment cutoff policy, then supported the designation and asked about demolition enforcement after the Illich Madison demo.

Spoke on behalf of Preservation Detroit in support of the historic district.