Anyone that has worked in the demolition industry for more than a few days will quickly realise that the general public very rarely supports their work. Conservationists, historians and vocal locals with a NIMBY (not in my back yard) attitude often voice their opinion against any form of demolition work, many staging protests that merely delay the inevitable.
So it is pleasing to note that local in Kansas City have not just welcomed the commencement of demolition works at the Old Bannister Mall; they’re actually turnining out to watch the works in progress. Admittedly, the mall has been overdue for replacement for some time and the current works will make way for a new soccer stadium for the local Kansas City Wizards team. But seeing families bring their children to watch a non-explosive demolition project in action is both unusual and welcome.
