Instead, the city demolished them and later turned the sites over as additional land for the playground.
Since vacant structures can be used for criminal activity, cities often demolish them.
The city has demolished many unused buildings in order to make way for new development.
In all, the city demolished only 13 of the 22 homes permitted under the agreement.
Despite protests from loyal patrons, the city demolished it and created the park instead.
Last summer, when the city demolished the building next door, the squatters planted a garden.
Under the program, the city has so far demolished 250 of some 600 abandoned homes in the worst neighborhoods.
After the fire consumed these homes, the city demolished what was left and created East Park.
In 1960, the city of Stuttgart demolished the store, despite international protest.
The city quickly demolished each house as soon as residents moved out.
