Laser scanning buildings before demolition
Summary
UWM's preservation institute pitched requiring a laser scan (about $1,500-$5,000 for small buildings) before demolition permits issue, preserving a 3-D record like the scans that helped rebuild Notre Dame. A pilot limited to historic properties is likely.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Scans would cost roughly $1,000-$5,000 for small buildings, likely paid by the permit applicant.
Historic preservationists, scholars, and future rebuilding efforts after fires or demolition.
Owners facing added demolition costs, particularly small residential demolitions in historic districts.
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