Latest news with #demolition
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Community ‘bittersweet' over demolition of Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta Medical Center will soon be demolished after more than 100 years as a hospital. 'It's a bittersweet moment,' Tommie Hinton, a nearby resident, said. Hinton knows how valuable the hospital was to the community. It was the place where his son was born and where his life was saved. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'Pretty much the reason that I'm alive is because there's walking distance to the hospital,' Hinton told Channel 2's Michael Doudna. Back in 2017, doctors saved Hinton's life after a bullet hit his femoral artery. He says doctors not only saved his life but also his leg, allowing him to be part of the hospital's demolition crew. "With time, everything changes, everything evolves, nothing's going to stay the same," Hinton said. Hinton was one of 10 Old 4th Ward residents trained by Heavy Equipment Training School. RELATED STORIES: EXCLUSIVE: Channel 2 gets an inside look before demolition of Atlanta Medical Center This is what could happen to the vacant Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center building Wellstar announces what they're going to do with the old Atlanta Medical Center 'The community is growing, so we must grow,' Marcus Haliburton Sr. said. Haliburton knows the community well and was born at the hospital. He says a donation from WellStar paid for the training of the 10 residents who now qualify to work on-site and at future locations. 'They got a skill that they can take on the road. They got certifications that they could use forever,' Lawanda Haliburton, Marcus' sister and company CEO, said. The hospital's demolition will not be a simple one, as there are some parts that have amounts of asbestos and lead. Developers of the site say it will take months to take down the hospital and had to call in special equipment. That includes a super-long excavator that can reach 14 stories into the sky, one of the largest machines of its kind in the country. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CBS News
13 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Public meeting to be held Friday on future of Damen Silos on Southwest Side
Public meeting to be held discussing Damen Silos on Southwest Side Public meeting to be held discussing Damen Silos on Southwest Side Public meeting to be held discussing Damen Silos on Southwest Side A public meeting to discuss the future of the Damen Silos will take place Friday evening on the city's Lower West Side. The Illinois landmark said the grain silos were built in 1906 and are one of the last remaining monuments to Chicago's historic dominance in the national grain industry. The city's Department of Public Health will be holding the meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Institute in Little Village. They are set to discuss safe demolition, oversight, dust control measures, and other protections. However, organizations, including the McKinley Park Development, want to stop the demolition. They have a petition going to make the silos a public park and festival grounds.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Demolition of abandoned building in downtown Red Deer postponed
The Empire Building in Red Deer in June 2024. (Google Street View) An abandoned building in Red Deer's downtown that was slated for demolition starting Friday will remain standing for now. The city announced earlier this week that crews would begin tearing down the Empire Building at 4909 48 St. starting Friday. On Thursday, officials announced the demolition had been put on pause. 'Due to some unexpected circumstances and an abundance of caution, the demolition will be postponed while the contractor proceeds with investigation and preparation work,' the city said in a news release. 'When a new timeline is determined, we will provide an update.' The building has sat empty since a fire in October 2021 despite calls from residents to demolish it.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta homeowner says he spent $200K on building a house for resale — and then the city knocked a hole in it
An Atlanta property owner says he found part of his home demolished and alleges city workers were responsible, causing extensive damage just as he was planning additional work before he put the property on the market. WSB-TV 2 Atlanta reported that Ronaldo Norman and his brother, who co-own a real estate investment company, had spent about $200,000 building a home in Southwest Atlanta. But when Norman arrived at the site in May, he says he found a large hole in the side of the house and bulldozers on the property. "I saw demo bulldozers and a big hole in the side of the property," Norman said to Channel 2 investigative reporter Ashli Lincoln. According to Norman, the damage was caused by city workers — but so far, Atlanta officials haven't publicly commented on the incident. Here's what Norman says happened, and what legal options property owners may have in similar situations. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Norman says he arrived at the site to find demolition equipment and a gaping hole in one of the walls. "Just think about it, come pulling up to your property, and you see a big hole in the wall, and no one can give me an explanation as to why," Norman complained. Norman alleges city workers took action because they thought his permit had expired. "May 22, the day after they expired, they came out here and put a hole in my property," Norman told reporters. He maintains the property was still in compliance, claiming he had filed for and received a six-month permit extension before the incident. Whether a home is under renovation or fully built, city governments must follow a legal process before demolishing a structure. Generally, a property owner would receive notice along with time to rectify any issues. Norman says he never received any such notice. City official's only response, he claims, has been to advise him to seek legal counsel. "This right here is a major setback because now we may have foundation issues," Norman said. Read more: You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to . In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how While rare, incidents like this show how important it is for property owners to protect their investments and to act quickly if something goes wrong. With no answers from Atlanta officials, the Normans may have to pursue legal action to recoup their losses. Here's what that process could look like — and what other homeowners should know if they ever find themselves in a similar situation. Consult a lawyer Because of a legal concept called sovereign immunity, suing a city can be complicated, but Georgia law does allow homeowners to file claims for damages, as long as they follow the right process. File a notice of claim This is a formal document notifying the city that you intend to pursue compensation. The time for doing so varies by State and Municipality and can be relatively short; your local lawyer should know this. Missing this deadline could prevent your case from moving forward. Collect all documentation This includes: Building permits and extension filings Photos or videos showing the damage Invoices and receipts for materials and labor Emails or letters from city agencies Any inspection reports or code violation notices (or proof that none were issued) Request records from the city Filing an Open Records Request may reveal internal miscommunications or mistaken permit data that triggered the demolition. Get a damage assessment A structural engineer or contractor can help assess whether foundational damage occurred and provide estimates to use in a claim. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Is writing on the wall for Peterborough nightlife scene?
A demolition notice is posted outside a boarded-up former late-night venue - but is the writing literally on the wall for a city's nightclubs?The venue on New Road, previously called The Bar, was once at the heart of Peterborough's nightlife now looks set to go the way of other venues before it, having being earmarked for demolition to make way for the multimillion-pound redevelopment of the city is a far cry from the glory days of the 1980s and 90s when, according to one observer of the city's nightlife scene, an estimated 6,000 people used to come clubbing in Peterborough on a typical weekend night. Pep Cipriano was "Man about Town" for local publication ESP Magazine, its chief columnist covering the city's nightlife recalls the "great atmosphere" of the 1990s."There were three major clubs, each with 2,000 capacity, and they were all full," he says."You dressed up to go out. It was a real occasion."Until the early 2000s, he says, there were at least six nightclubs, including Rinaldo's, Fifth Avenue, and Shanghai Sam's, which was later Quo Vadis and then Faith. Today, he says, there are two or three "traditional" nightclubs, with another two or three venues open after believes the growing influence of the internet has affected the traditional night on the town."The way you meet people has changed. The whole dynamic has changed," he says. Mr Cipriano is now chief executive of Peterborough Positive, the city's business improvement district (BID) Friday and Sunday, it is hosting three days of music and entertainment with the Glastonbury Weekender, including live-streaming the festival, in what he says is set to be "one of the biggest weekends of live music the city centre has seen in decades". Hannah Tinker worked with ESP Magazine to photograph people enjoying a night out."Back in the day there was a lot of variety, a lot of different types of music and it was very lively," she says."I feel sorry for the younger generation, as today many people just don't seem to have the funds." But where have all the clubbers gone? Peterborough law student Kelly Jesus says that, for some young people, clubbing does not hold the same appeal as it has done in the past."Clubbing can be quite expensive for a night out, especially if you compare it to a movie," she says."Sometimes you just want to have conversations with people and that can feel less superficial than dancing around, but everyone's different." Paul Stainton was a regular DJ in Peterborough but is now head of marketing and communications at the city's is staging an "Old Skool Disco" in its cloisters on Friday (June 27) and says there is still an appetite for people to get together and dance."I think young people miss out on having that fun," he says."It's also difficult for people in their 40s, 50s and 60s to find somewhere to go and have that fun again and relive their youth." In 2017, DJ and broadcaster Annie Mac came to the city to investigate a national downturn in clubbing for a BBC documentary, and discovered that venues were making way for new Thulbourn, Labour cabinet member for growth and regeneration on Peterborough City Council, says: "Whilst there is little we can do as a council to prevent privately-owned businesses such as nightclubs from closing down, there are planning policies in place designed to ensure the vitality of our city centre. "This is a similar pattern across the country because of several factors including changing economic conditions."However, our city centre still has thriving bars, clubs, restaurants and eateries." Peter Elderkin, another of the city's former DJs, and a former musician and music promoter, has written a memoir called Sugar Gravy is still positive about live venues, but says if they continue to close, it could affect the music industry."People can go online and have their channels and put their music out there but they won't get that live feedback - and you really need that live experience." Steve Jason, owner of the city's Met Lounge, which specialises in indie music, fears for the future of the traditional nightclub."In 1986 there were 36,000 nightclubs in the UK; now there's less than a thousand. It's only going one way," he changes and the internet have drastically affected the industry, he says, adding that it needs more young people and bands coming through to "inspire the next generation". Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
