[DetroitMan]

A compromise was reached regarding saving the seaboard freight depot. The developer modified their plans and will now save 20 percent of the building. Below is the redesigned building.
703 Louisville-Savannah by brandon walker, on Flickr

Part of historic Savannah freight terminal salvaged; development plans move ahead
WCJL-February 28, 2019
Sharon Johnson

After receiving hundred of phone calls and letters from residents, city council tentatively approved a site plan for the Louisville Road "Gateway Project"- with a compromise.

Developer WEDP, the company that is planning to build at 703 Louisville Road, has changed their major site plan.

The developer is now planning on saving 20 percent of the freight station.

They will keep the "head house", or the tallest part of the building, completely in tact.

The company plans to deconstruct the rest of the building.

The city council voted six to three on the controversial plan.

Some aldermen say 20 percent preservation isn’t enough, while others say this is a decent compromise.

“It’s such a important property. It’s going to be the gateway to the canal district. We thought that some changes needed to be made, but they’re coming back with a new proposal that I think is going to be positively received," said Alderman Brian Foster.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/part-of...ahead/26577576