More than 800 blighted buildings to be demolished in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAZ) – Greater than 800 blighted and vacant constructions will likely be coming down as a part of a brand new financial improvement program in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted introduced Friday.

The demolition tasks will likely be funded as a part of Governor DeWine’s Ohio Constructing Demolition and Web site Revitalization Program, which was developed to assist native communities tear down dilapidated industrial and residential buildings and revitalize surrounding properties to entice investments, companies, and jobs.

“There are websites throughout Ohio which might be excellent for redevelopment, however the price to demolish the crumbling constructions on these properties is standing in the best way of latest financial alternatives,” stated Governor DeWine. “By serving to to filter this blight, we’re investing in the way forward for our residents and our communities.”

“With these grants, we’re giving communities the sources they should assist clear up and revitalize websites to take away eyesores and entice new enterprise,” stated Lt. Governor Husted.

The demolition tasks introduced Friday will likely be funded with the Ohio Constructing Demolition and Web site Revitalization Program set-aside grants introduced for every county in July. Fifteen counties may also obtain extra program funding totaling $22.6 million to cowl demolition bills in extra of the preliminary set-aside grants.

DETAILS: Full listing of 825 demolition websites

Examples of latest tasks funded on this spherical of awards embrace:

• Jackson County Land Reutilization Company: Wellston will demolish an deserted industrial constructing, previously a bar and lounge, to hitch the positioning with an adjoining lot to be bought for future industrial improvement in downtown Wellston.

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