Knocking down abandoned buildings has a lot of benefits for Detroit − but it’s costly for cities
Tearing down abandoned homes has proven benefits, such as reducing crime and toxic materials, but it doesn’t pay for itself.
Demolition of empty Detroit hospital for future soccer stadium could start this summer
Southwest Detroit Hospital has been vacant for about 18 years and many nearby residents consider it an eyesore.
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Knocking down abandoned buildings has a lot of benefits for Detroit − but it’s costly for cities
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) It was one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation between 1900 and 1950.