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Community hall likely to be bulldozed 'rather than waiting for it to fall down'

Brentwood Council plans to demolish the dilapidated Herongate Village Hall, estimating costs at £70,000 due to safety concerns.

How To Make TNT In Minecraft

TNT is a satisfying demolition tool in Minecraft that can be crafted using Sand and Gunpowder.

New Orleans former Six Flags park is finally being demolished 19 years after Hurricane Katrina's devastation

The former Six Flags park in New Orleans is being demolished, symbolizing a new beginning for the previously devastated site.

Serbia starts 'German Bridge' demolition despite outcry DW 11/02/2024

The Old Sava Bridge in Belgrade is being demolished despite public protests over traffic issues and historical significance.
#santa-cruz-wharf

Dolphin Restaurant razed, storm-damaged Santa Cruz Wharf repairs underway

The Dolphin Restaurant was demolished for repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf, highlighting the impacts of storm damage and the need for infrastructure improvements.

Dolphin Restaurant razed, storm-damaged Santa Cruz Wharf repairs underway

The Dolphin Restaurant was demolished to facilitate important repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after severe storm damage.

Dolphin Restaurant razed, storm-damaged Santa Cruz Wharf repairs underway

The Dolphin Restaurant was demolished for repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf, highlighting the impacts of storm damage and the need for infrastructure improvements.

Dolphin Restaurant razed, storm-damaged Santa Cruz Wharf repairs underway

The Dolphin Restaurant was demolished to facilitate important repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after severe storm damage.
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#historic-preservation

East Austin bids adieu to another historic bungalow - Austin Monitor

The historic Craftsman bungalow in East Austin will be demolished despite efforts to preserve its connection to civic leader Effie Yerwood.

Landmark commission stalls demo of midcentury Baptist church - Austin Monitor

The Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church in East Austin is facing potential demolition, prompting discussions on preserving its historic elements for community benefit.

San Jose housing project will flatten nearly all of former movie house

A San Jose housing development plans to demolish most of the historic Burbank Theater, disappointing preservation activists.

Newly constructed $19.2M waterfront Nantucket home that sold last year may be demolished: 'It seems like it's kind of a waste'

A Nantucket mansion sold for $19.2 million is facing demolition, proposing a shift towards modern architectures over historical preservation.

Borough Park's oldest synagogue demolished without permits after years of dispute * Brooklyn Paper

Borough Park's oldest synagogue demolished by developers.
Department of Building issues violations for illegal demolition work.

East Austin bids adieu to another historic bungalow - Austin Monitor

The historic Craftsman bungalow in East Austin will be demolished despite efforts to preserve its connection to civic leader Effie Yerwood.

Landmark commission stalls demo of midcentury Baptist church - Austin Monitor

The Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church in East Austin is facing potential demolition, prompting discussions on preserving its historic elements for community benefit.

San Jose housing project will flatten nearly all of former movie house

A San Jose housing development plans to demolish most of the historic Burbank Theater, disappointing preservation activists.

Newly constructed $19.2M waterfront Nantucket home that sold last year may be demolished: 'It seems like it's kind of a waste'

A Nantucket mansion sold for $19.2 million is facing demolition, proposing a shift towards modern architectures over historical preservation.

Borough Park's oldest synagogue demolished without permits after years of dispute * Brooklyn Paper

Borough Park's oldest synagogue demolished by developers.
Department of Building issues violations for illegal demolition work.
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#las-vegas

Video: Tropicana Casino Resort Demolished in Las Vegas | Entrepreneur

The Tropicana Hotel's closure marks a pivotal shift in Las Vegas's transformation into a sports-centric city.

WATCH: Iconic Vegas Hotel Gets Demolished in Massive Implosion Against Glitzy Backdrop of Fireworks

The Tropicana Casino in Las Vegas was demolished after nearly 70 years, marking a significant change in the Strip's development.

A Fireworks Show Will Celebrate the Tropicana Hotel's Legacy After It Gets Demolished Tonight - How to Watch

The Tropicana's demolition symbolizes a shift in Las Vegas from traditional hotels to modern entertainment venues.

This Is When Las Vegas' Iconic Tropicana Hotel Will be Demolished

The Tropicana casino in Las Vegas will be imploded on October 9, paving the way for a new MLB baseball stadium.

Video: Tropicana Casino Resort Demolished in Las Vegas | Entrepreneur

The Tropicana Hotel's closure marks a pivotal shift in Las Vegas's transformation into a sports-centric city.

WATCH: Iconic Vegas Hotel Gets Demolished in Massive Implosion Against Glitzy Backdrop of Fireworks

The Tropicana Casino in Las Vegas was demolished after nearly 70 years, marking a significant change in the Strip's development.

A Fireworks Show Will Celebrate the Tropicana Hotel's Legacy After It Gets Demolished Tonight - How to Watch

The Tropicana's demolition symbolizes a shift in Las Vegas from traditional hotels to modern entertainment venues.

This Is When Las Vegas' Iconic Tropicana Hotel Will be Demolished

The Tropicana casino in Las Vegas will be imploded on October 9, paving the way for a new MLB baseball stadium.
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'Out-dated' pool at all boys' school could be demolished in 2 million plan

St Anthony's School aims to replace an outdated pool with an astro-turf sports pitch to enhance recreational facilities.

Date planned for demolition of DIY superstore to make way for 600 new homes

The demolition of the former Homebase will pave the way for 1,800 new homes alongside various commercial facilities.
#national-gallery

Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet

Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.

Builders renovating National Gallery find funder's letter commending demolition

A long-lost letter from John Sainsbury, criticizing false columns in the National Gallery, was found during a demolition, expressing his delight at their removal.

Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet

Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.

Builders renovating National Gallery find funder's letter commending demolition

A long-lost letter from John Sainsbury, criticizing false columns in the National Gallery, was found during a demolition, expressing his delight at their removal.
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#urban-development

A 1950's tower on Madison Avenue in Manhattan is slated for demolition

A mid-century tower in Manhattan will be demolished to make way for new developments, reflecting a shift in urban space utilization.

Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate

Residents are resisting the demolition of a brutalist estate featured in A Clockwork Orange, citing homelessness, debt, and carbon pollution concerns.

A 1950's tower on Madison Avenue in Manhattan is slated for demolition

A mid-century tower in Manhattan will be demolished to make way for new developments, reflecting a shift in urban space utilization.

Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate

Residents are resisting the demolition of a brutalist estate featured in A Clockwork Orange, citing homelessness, debt, and carbon pollution concerns.
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It's looking like the end of the road for Newbury's iconic pink house

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to demolish the iconic Pink House due to a lack of bidders in its public auction.

Worker injured in gas explosion during demolition project in Lynn

A worker was injured in a gas explosion but is expected to survive, underscoring safety concerns in demolition projects.
#legal-battle

Demolition Crew Tears Down Texas Church Where Gunman Killed 26

The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where a mass shooting occurred, is being demolished despite opposition and legal battles.

Captain Tom Moore's daughter's unauthorised home spa finally demolished

The unauthorised spa pool block at the home of Captain Sir Tom Moore's family has been demolished.
Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband lost an appeal against the order to remove the building.

Demolition Crew Tears Down Texas Church Where Gunman Killed 26

The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where a mass shooting occurred, is being demolished despite opposition and legal battles.

Captain Tom Moore's daughter's unauthorised home spa finally demolished

The unauthorised spa pool block at the home of Captain Sir Tom Moore's family has been demolished.
Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband lost an appeal against the order to remove the building.
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A demolished communist palace and other rubble: How Berlin is managing its GDR buildings and monuments

Every building carries a story, some conflicting with the official narrative. The Palace of the Republic symbolized the end of the GDR regime through its demolition in 2008.

The London Buzz - 26th July 2024

Residents express concerns over demolitions, attacks, traffic, and nightlife issues in London.

Alleged fire starter of Miami apartment blaze has arson charge dropped, records show

Authorities dropped arson and firearm charges against Juan Francisco Figueroa related to a Miami apartment-complex fire and shooting.
Miami apartment complex demolished due to the fire, displacing many low-income elderly residents.

Iconic Northern California filming location turned to rubble

A 131-year-old warehouse used in 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' is being demolished due to safety hazards.

Germany: Berlin offers up Goebbels' villa for free DW 05/03/2024

Berlin's state government offers to give away or demolish villa once owned by Goebbels if no takers, highlighting the ongoing struggle to handle former Nazi buildings in Germany.
#museum-of-london

Campaign launched to stop demolition of Museum of London for office building

Campaigners continue fight to save Museum of London despite planning permission for new office complex.

Demolition of the old Museum of London approved - but also delayed

The City of London approved plans to demolish the former Museum of London building, pending review by Michael Gove's department.

Campaign launched to stop demolition of Museum of London for office building

Campaigners continue fight to save Museum of London despite planning permission for new office complex.

Demolition of the old Museum of London approved - but also delayed

The City of London approved plans to demolish the former Museum of London building, pending review by Michael Gove's department.
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Controversial demolition of empty Museum of London and neighbouring office block expected to go through

Plan to demolish Museum of London and Bastion House for office block likely to be approved despite opposition.
Controversy arises over the decision and its environment impact with calls for retrofitting instead of demolition.

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino gets ready to make way for new A's ballpark

The Tropicana Las Vegas, a historic casino with ties to the Rat Pack and the mob, will be demolished to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium.
The closure of the Tropicana marks the end of an era for Las Vegas, known for its continuous reinvention and transformation over the years.
#the-fillmore-miami-beach

Rehab or demolish? Miami Beach restarting discussions about the fate of Fillmore theater

The historic Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater is facing a decision between renovation or demolition.
$29 million has been allocated for potential renovation of the building after Miami Beach voters approved $159 million in bonds for cultural institutions.

Rehab or demolish? Miami Beach restarting discussions about the fate of Fillmore theater

The Fillmore Miami Beach is a historic venue facing renovation or demolition decisions.
Commissioners are considering investing $29 million to either upgrade the existing building or build a new state-of-the-art facility.

Rehab or demolish? Miami Beach restarting discussions about the fate of Fillmore theater

The historic Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater is facing a decision between renovation or demolition.
$29 million has been allocated for potential renovation of the building after Miami Beach voters approved $159 million in bonds for cultural institutions.

Rehab or demolish? Miami Beach restarting discussions about the fate of Fillmore theater

The Fillmore Miami Beach is a historic venue facing renovation or demolition decisions.
Commissioners are considering investing $29 million to either upgrade the existing building or build a new state-of-the-art facility.
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Landmark commissioners seek recourse for TxDOT's threat to Edward Rendon Sr. Park - Austin Monitor

The Historic Landmark Commission is joining activists to resist the demolition of a historic pecan grove in East Austin's Edward Rendon Sr. Park.
The grove, which dates back to 1964, sits within the area earmarked by the Texas Department of Transportation for construction staging purposes.

Google preps more work within footprint of downtown San Jose village

Google plans to demolish part of the former Orchard Supply Hardware complex in downtown San Jose as part of its transit village project.
The demolition will provide Google with flexibility on how to use the development site in the future.
Webcor, a veteran general contractor, has been tasked with conducting the demolition.

At least five killed in protest over mosque demolition in north Indian town

The demolition of a mosque and religious school in Haldwani town in Uttarakhand state has led to protests and violence, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and injuries to dozens of others.
Authorities claim that the buildings were built without permission and were not registered as religious sites. However, residents argue that the structures were nearly two decades old and were unfairly targeted.
#unauthorized-building

Captain Tom Moore: BBC memorabilia among items removed from illegally-built spa

Personal belongings linked to Captain Sir Tom Moore's BBC Sports Personality of the Year award were being removed from an illegally-built spa building in his name.
Neighbors expressed their frustration and accused the family of making a mockery out of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Captain Tom Moore's daughter's illegal spa finally being knocked down by builders

Workers are dismantling a luxury spa pool block built without permission at Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter's home.
Neighbours said the building had been an eyesore and had made the village a laughing stock.

Captain Tom Moore: BBC memorabilia among items removed from illegally-built spa

Personal belongings linked to Captain Sir Tom Moore's BBC Sports Personality of the Year award were being removed from an illegally-built spa building in his name.
Neighbors expressed their frustration and accused the family of making a mockery out of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Captain Tom Moore's daughter's illegal spa finally being knocked down by builders

Workers are dismantling a luxury spa pool block built without permission at Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter's home.
Neighbours said the building had been an eyesore and had made the village a laughing stock.
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Demolition of Captain Tom's family's spa begins

Demolition of an unauthorised spa pool block at Captain Sir Tom Moore's family home has begun.
The family lost an appeal against an order to remove the building and failed to challenge the decision in the High Court.

Northwestern University to begin Ryan Field demolition by month's end to make way for new stadium

Northwestern University plans to demolish Ryan Field and build a new stadium.
The new stadium will host full-capacity concerts and other events, despite opposition from nearby residents.

Parkview Financial Pitches 211 Apartments in Canoga Park

An affiliate of Parkview Financial plans to build a large apartment complex in Canoga Park.
The project will involve demolishing a graffiti-covered shopping center and constructing an eight-story building with 211 apartments.

New homes torn down by bulldozers over problems with foundations

Dozens of newbuild homes on the Darwin Green estate in Cambridge are being torn down due to faulty foundations, with 36 properties set to be demolished and remediation to be undertaken on a further 47 plots.
The developers, Barratt and David Wilson, first discovered issues with the foundations in June 2023 and have apologized to residents who had reserved these properties, offering support and alternatives.
The demolition process is expected to take 12 weeks and cost millions of pounds, with water cannons being used to reduce dust.
#brooklyn

Former newspaper building on Atlantic Avenue to be razed for apartments * Brooklyn Paper

An old factory building in Brooklyn may be torn down to make way for a new mixed-use development with 159 apartments.
Local developer Jacob Schwimmer has purchased the building and filed for a demolition permit and new-building permit.

Bed-Stuy's historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick church demolished for housing * Brooklyn Paper

The historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn has been demolished to make way for housing.
Passersby expressed sadness and wished that elements of the church could have been saved.

Former newspaper building on Atlantic Avenue to be razed for apartments * Brooklyn Paper

An old factory building in Brooklyn may be torn down to make way for a new mixed-use development with 159 apartments.
Local developer Jacob Schwimmer has purchased the building and filed for a demolition permit and new-building permit.

Bed-Stuy's historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick church demolished for housing * Brooklyn Paper

The historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn has been demolished to make way for housing.
Passersby expressed sadness and wished that elements of the church could have been saved.
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Brown Derby to Crown New Shopping Plaza

The original Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles is being demolished to make way for a shopping plaza.
The iconic 32-by-33-foot hat will be restored and returned to the site in a few months.
#parkland

Demolition begins on the Parkland building where 17 died in 2018 mass shooting

The demolition of the building where the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting occurred brings mixed emotions for victims' families and the community.

Six years after Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished

Demolition of Parkland school building where shooting occurred starts, symbolizing healing process for victims' families and community.

Demolition begins on the Parkland building where 17 died in 2018 mass shooting

The demolition of the building where the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting occurred brings mixed emotions for victims' families and the community.

Six years after Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished

Demolition of Parkland school building where shooting occurred starts, symbolizing healing process for victims' families and community.
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