The economic downturn has further blighted and depopulated many already ailing urban areas. In response, some land use experts are pushing the idea of demolishing abandoned buildings — and even whole neighborhoods — as a way to revitalize these cities.
Shrinking Cities
The economic downturn has further blighted and depopulated many already ailing urban areas. In response, some land use experts are pushing the idea of demolishing abandoned buildings -- and even whole neighborhoods -- as a way to revitalize these cities.
Guests:
Karina Pallagst, program director for the Shrinking Cities in a Global Perspective Program at UC Berkeley's Institute of Urban and Regional Development
Daniel Kildee, treasurer of Genesee County Michigan and chairman of the Genesee County Land Bank.