Confusion over property ownership, the unforgiving geography of Port-au-Prince and its tightly-packed housing are all major challenges, explains Michael Wyrick - one of those contracted by the government to help with debris clearance and building demolition.
But as yet, no scheme has tried to incorporate even part of the building - outright demolition has been seen as the only way forward.
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Steve Thomas, from Greater Manchester Fire Service, said there was a collapse in the building, with some demolition work required.
Last year, Mr. Snow said, contractors found a leak in a building that was slated for demolition, spurring them to test the nearby soil.
But planners advised the committee to back the demolition of the building and seven empty terraced homes at the site and approve a factory building and associated development.
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The building work will begin with the demolition of the old centre in the near future.
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The demolition of the 1858 building is among three applications for the site which have been recommended for approval, subject to conditions.
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She said because the demolition had taken place, building work could start promptly once planning consent was secured.
Commissioner, this Court held that a charitable contribution deduction was available for the donation of a building to a volunteer fire department for demolition in firefighter training exercises.
Demolition of parts of the old building also began this week.
The demolition of a "hated" cinema building on Bournemouth seafront has begun.
Last year, a complaint to the Buildings Department about rain water seeping into the building triggered an inspection that eventually led to the demolition order.
This includes the demolition of the theatre and its replacement with a community building.
In 2007 Wymering Manor was granted permission for use as a hotel but any buyer would need listed building consent in addition to planning permission for any alterations, extensions or demolition works to its interior or exterior.
The demolition of the Third Avenue Elevated subway line set off a building boom and a white-collar influx, most notably of young educated women who suddenly found themselves free of family, opprobrium, and, thanks to birth control, the problem of sexual consequence.
Some residents who didn't formally oppose the demolition said they are concerned that the city's penchant for building new rather than renovating may be shortsighted.
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