Reactivating upper floors of downtown historic buildings
Delaware
Summary
Downtown buildings are getting their long-dark second and third floors brought back to life, which needs windows for light and fire egress. The commission is also updating its Architectural Standards to handle these bigger renovations.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hartman said stairs and windows alone are running $200,000–$250,000 on his building — a labor of love, not a money-maker.
Downtown property owners redeveloping upper floors, and future residents or businesses using those spaces.
Preservationists may lament the partial loss of a faded ghost sign on the Sandusky Street building.
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