Demolition News

Phoenix issues demolition permits for Metrocenter mall

Metrocenter just took another step towards oblivion as city of Phoenix officials have given the green light for the iconic Valley mall to be torn down in the coming weeks. On Sept. 5, demolition permits were issued to a group of Florida-based developers, including Concord Wilshire and TLG Investment Partners, who will transform the mall’s […]

Chicago Tribune Freedom Center Demolition Begins, Paving Way For Bally’s Casino

RIVER WEST — Demolition of the Chicago Tribune’s Freedom Center began Tuesday to make way for the new Bally’s casino and hotel complex. In 2022, Bally’s Casino secured the city’s approval to build a casino at Tribune Publishing, 700 W. Chicago Ave. The casino, meant to beef up funding for the city’s police and fire […]

Site of deadliest church shooting in US history is torn down over protests by some Texas families

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. A judge cleared the way last […]

Mobile to approve demolition of civic center; New renderings released

The City of Mobile has offered a sneak peek of what the new arena will look like after it is completed in 2027. Populous, a global design firm, has been working on the plans for two years. The goal was to design the outside of the building with a Mobile flare, keeping with the French-style […]

Downtown downfall: Time line set for razing Youngstown Realty Tower

Enough of the heavily damaged Realty Tower is expected to be demolished by Aug. 2 to allow the nearby International Towers and Stambaugh Building in downtown Youngstown to reopen by that day, a city official said. Charles Shasho, the city’s deputy director of public works, said he was given the Aug. 2 date on Tuesday […]

Hazmat & Government News

Demolition of Norfolk’s former DePaul hospital site expected to take a year

NORFOLK — Demolition crews in massive construction equipment have begun knocking down the walls of the former Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center hospital complex as a local nonprofit prepares to construct a youth center for after-school and summer programs. Demolition began Monday, said Chuck McPhillips, chair of the board of directors for Next Step to […]

LA temporarily halts demolition permits of low-income housing in Boyle Heights

In an effort to protect Boyle Heights residents from gentrification, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that temporarily prohibits demolition permits on low-income housing in the community. In a unanimous vote, the City Council passed the Interim Control Ordinance (ICO), introduced by Councilmember Kevin De León, who represents Boyle Heights in the […]

Boston Officials To Vote On White Stadium Demolition Plan

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans to demolish and rebuild White Stadium could take one big step forward on Monday. The Boston Parks Commission will soon vote on whether to approve the demolition of White Stadium in Franklin Park so the renovation process can start. The vote is set to take place at a commission hearing […]

EPA to Complete Major Phase of Cleanup at Former Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. Building Demolition and soil cleanup come to an end as sediment cleanup and groundwater monitoring ramps up

Fairfield, N.J. (July 26, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is delivering on its promise to Invest in America and clean up Superfund sites that have been waiting for funding. Using a total of about $30 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA has demolished the heavily contaminated […]

Tropicana Las Vegas one step closer to demolition with new permits

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – An implosion demolition permit for the Tropicana Las Vegas was officially filed with Clark County Thursday. The iconic 1950-era hotel first announced plans for a Fall demolition in March and would close its doors on April 2. The county was officially issued a commercial demolition permit in April, alongside efforts […]

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