St. Louis County, Mo., has allocated $500,000 to help Ferguson raze and rebuild property that was damaged in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. Residents and county officials want several blighted sites in Ferguson and surrounding …
The city of Alexandria, La., can’t keep up with the demand for destroying dilapidated structures in the city. During the 20-month span from May 2010 to December 2011, City Attorney Chuck Johnson told the city council that 50 homes were …
The Detroit enclave of Highland Park plans to demolish more than 300 abandoned and neglected structures. The Detroit Free Press reported that the demolitions are paid for by part of a $13.8 million federal grant. Some have taken place already. …
