making buildings fit virginia faust, aicp n.c. department of commerce division of community...
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Making Buildings Fit
Virginia Faust, AICPN.C. Department of Commerce
Division of Community Assistance
With funding provided by the
Appalachian Regional Commission
Rediscover Existing Commercial Buildings
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Summary, Rediscover Existing Summary, Rediscover Existing BuildingsBuildings
• Remove false facades and aluminum awnings.
• Use historically appropriate paint schemes; don’t paint unpainted brick.
• Reopen bricked-up windows and doors.• Wherever possible, place parking at the
side or rear of the building, and have pedestrian seating outdoors or open areas with landscaping.
• Follow the Secretary of the Interior “Standards for Rehabilitation.”
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