"We are... thinking a lot about adaptive reuse standards for churches in this day and age, and I think that as protracted as this process worked out to be for this applicant, it should be looked at as a model for how to think about adaptive reuses for these challenging buildings."
"The plan also includes restoring the church's St. Felix Street and Hanson Place facades; repairing masonry and ornamentation; preserving religious iconography; upgrading windows; and adding new retail and community space."
The Central United Methodist Church in Fort Greene will undergo significant changes with the approval of plans for a 285-foot residential tower. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the revised plans after extensive discussions with the design team. The updated plans include a reduction in height, alignment with the church's geometry, and restoration of the church's facades. The project aims to preserve religious iconography and add retail and community space, reflecting adaptive reuse standards for churches.
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