Summary
A 1924 flat-iron neoclassical building at Michigan Avenue and 14th Street in Corktown would become a protected local historic district, blocking demolition and requiring exterior design review. Preservation advocates rallied behind it; some asked about demolition enforcement and rehab costs.
At a glance
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- 2
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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Historic designation itself shouldn't raise property taxes, and rehab projects could tap state and federal tax credits.
Preservationists, Corktown neighbors, and any future developer rehabbing the building.
No one, according to testimony — the owner hasn't objected and the rest of the block stays developable.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A 1924 flat-iron neoclassical building at Michigan Avenue and 14th Street in Corktown would become a protected local historic district, blocking demolition and requiring exterior design review. Preservation advocates rallied behind it; some asked about demolition enforcement and rehab costs.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A historic designation would protect the former CPA bank building across from Michigan Central from demolition while leaving the rest of the block open to new development. The owner hasn't objected, and designation unlocks state and federal historic tax credits for a future rehabber.
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