The Problem with Rolling Fines.

[iloveionia]

So let's hope, that if indeed they were doing what they were asked to do by the "neighborhood," that they also listen now and do what the REAL neighborhood wants: to preserve properly our historic structures.

I say it again.  My house on Ionia sat for at least 10 years in abandoned blight. I'm glad I had an opportunity to save her.  Had it been demolished like it was supposed to back in 2007. . . . .

[sheclown]

The work cut out for us will be to voice what the neighborhood wants (ie. to protect its historic fabric) and to encourage the city to develop a better policy which balances the need for historic preservation with protecting public safety (one which does not involve eliminating the houses altogether.) 

Surely, there must be room for a "Plan B."