Too often, historic preservation and building re-use and renovation is not part of the discussion when cities address the issues of "blight" and abandonment. Progressive cities and urbanists know that demolition alone causes vacant lots in urban neighborhoods, which itself is a blight, and a loss to the cohesive fabric of a community. Here is a balanced article which discusses the ever important issue of saving what can be saved. Because once it's gone..
Blight in Toledo
Documenting historic buildings before they are gone, in Pittsburgh and beyond.
- My Preservation Projects!
- About the Site
- Photo Tours
- The Abandoned and Endangered Buildings List
- Rest in Peace: The Demolition List
- Pittsburgh Vernacular
- Urban Prairie in Pittsburgh: A Photo Case Study
- How to Purchase Abandoned Properties
- Pittsburgh's Lost Historic Buildings
- My Tribute to McKees Rocks and Stowe
Why would someone choose against removals of an abandoned building when all that that building represents is bad? Why not build something new and start afresh?
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