Mayor Dave Bing unveils plan for demolition of 3,000 dangerous residential structures in 2010.
In an effort to reduce blight and eliminate potential hot spots for crime, Mayor Bing is committed to demolishing 3,000 dangerous, abandoned and dilapidated buildings this year. His goal is to demolish a total of 10,000 dangerous structures by the end of his term in December 2013.
Funding for the demolition effort will come from $20 million in federal funds that have been committed to the neighborhood stabilization program. Efforts are underway to secure additional support.
The City of Detroit is also making a concerted effort to target owners and developers who neglect their properties.
Update: City Makes Progress in Demolishing Homes
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