Next phase of downtown Duluth redevelopment set to begin

Beginning this week, Duluth will begin strategic demolition of ‘The Block’, a 3-acre plot of land across from Duluth Town Green.

The historic pastorium building will remain along with the sanctuary portion of the old City Hall building. The back portion of the old City Hall building, referred to as the Administration Tower, will be removed with the granite block façade saved for use in future development. Other structures on the property will be removed to allow for construction of restaurants and retail shops.

Asbestos abatement will occur first, followed by weatherization of exposed surfaces on separated buildings, demolition, debris removal, site stabilization, and resource recovery. Demolition of ‘The Block’ is expected to be complete by the end of summer.