Study finds pros and cons in debate over the demolition of vacant homes.
The Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne recently completed research studying the effects of the demolition of vacant residential buildings in Fort Wayne.
The study focused on the debate about which is better for the community, leaving a vacant house standing or demolishing it. Even though both sides of the argument have their supporters, the research found that not one is better for the community than the other.
“The fact that there is no overwhelming evidence that says demolition is good, demolition is bad is actually an important finding,” said Andy Downs, with the Mike Down Center for Indiana Politics at IPFW.
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