City officials climb behind the levers to kickstart Lorain city redevelopment.
With backhoes and hard hats, Lorain city officials tore down the first abandoned home targeted by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Lorain Mayor Tony Krasienko said yesterday’s demolition officially kicked off the start of the program, which is funded by a $3.03 million federal grant. Nearly 45 homes in the city will be demolished and another 20 to 30 will be revitalized, he said.
“There’s no doubt that we have a need for it,” Krasienko said. “We’re going to see this area improve just by removal of this nuisance.”
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