The New York SHPO has formally adopted a policy against facadism.  the
policy states that it is not preservation, but that in some cases, where it
is important to retain the facade as an element in the streetscape, it may
be acceptable mitigation.  I don't have the policy in an on-line document to
share, but if anyone wants it, e-mail me your fax number and I'll do the
deed at work.
Michael
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From: Norm/Ilene Tyler <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, January 03, 1999 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: Demolition in Ann Arbor


>Larry, I don't agree with you, although maybe I can't be so long-winded
>in saying why.  We often didn't agree on an application and its
>appropriateness, so this is no surprise.  Of course, Norm agrees with
>you, and there are others as well.  Still, my feelings as stated in my
>last posting are current.
>
>Probably 50% (not your stated measely 1%) of the old bus station in Ann
>Arbor will be reconstructed on a new foundation that will allow for a
>full basement over the entire site.  The original treatment has been
>long obliterated, which included not only the bus drive-through, but
>also the front-to-back waiting area and rear doors to the waiting
>buses.  Only the front portion of the open station interior remains, and
>this can be reconstructed with the facade, and incorporated as the lobby
>of the new 10-story building.  This seems like a logical and
>complementary evolution of the building over time that justifies
>approval of the plan.  It is also financially defensible and consistent
>with other downtown development plans for the city.
>
>Perhaps I can attach a scan of the original and proposed plans...
>
>Ilene