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Raise and Revive: city reports 40 demolitions so far in 2025, eyes deconstruction pilot and revival strategies
Summary
Department of Neighborhood Services reported 25 private demolitions and 15 DPW razes so far in 2025, seven contractors now active, and a plan to pilot deconstruction; raise-and-revive work is outpacing new construction and staff and aldermen discussed how to pair demolition with revival efforts and ARPA-funded demolition budgets.
Mike Mysmian, deputy commissioner for the Department of Neighborhood Services, and commercial division manager Jumaane Cheatham reported to the Judiciary and Legislation Committee that the city’s Raise and Revive demolition effort had completed 40 demolitions so far in 2025 — 25 private demolitions by contractors and 15 DPW razes for city properties.
Mysmian said the department has expanded…
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