Detroit to step up demolition of vacant and dilapidated homes in 2010.
Detroit officials say between 2,500 and 3,000 vacant homes are expected to be demolished this year in the city.
Planning officials told the City Council on Monday that the houses will be torn down with about $14 million in federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other funds.
Officials say it costs about $10,000 to demolish each single-family home. The city also is pursuing options to collect the cost of demolition from property owners.
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