Asbestos is rather heat resistant. And once a house has been burned, the asbestos can no longer safely be separated from the rest of the debris.
Of course, in a controlled burn, the house could be abated of lead before burning. But then, I don't think people would appreciate inhaling lead fumes from all of these burning houses, either.
Arson costs the city MORE money to clean up, because all of the debris has to be treated as contaminated/hazardous waste! (not to mention the danger that fire personnel are put into) If you want fewer houses demolished, set some on fire.
walter_sobchak, I don't know how different the Chaney and Mooney buildings are, so maybe the comparison isn't appropriate, but they are from--generally--the same era, and all of the upgrades you describe were made to the old portion of Chaney. That's why I asked if you toured the building since the renovations.
The issue of temporary facilities might be a valid one. As I said, I'm not at all familiar with the current Mooney building, so the answer might be obvious, or it might not be.
"How many bars have come and went in the past decade downtown? Heck..how many at that location in the past year?"
Interesting arrangement of questions to dance around the truth. BW3 did fine for over a decade. Dooney's failed, like 70% of all new restaurants, and now we're trying this.
The number of bars/restaurants that closed due purely to economic reasons are in the minority.
Perhaps, if we eliminated the subsidies that allow the outer areas to have a smaller tax burden, leveling the "playing field," companies would come back to the center city?
I can sympathize with Mr. Peck, as downtown Youngstown is the place to be these days. It's unfortunate that he couldn't find an empty storefront that was more than 500 feet from the other tattoo parlor.
And, glbtactivist, I'm sure we can all agree that the opening of a new tattoo parlor is a sure sign of a middle-class community with a business friendly environment. LOL!
Except for being locally owned, instead of a national chain, what's the difference between the "bars" downtown, and the "restaurants" along 224 in Boardman, or Mahoning Ave. in Austintown?
North Siders: Unfinished demolitions escalating crime, blight
Asbestos is rather heat resistant. And once a house has been burned, the asbestos can no longer safely be separated from the rest of the debris.
Of course, in a controlled burn, the house could be abated of lead before burning. But then, I don't think people would appreciate inhaling lead fumes from all of these burning houses, either.
June 16, 2013 at 8:43 a.m. permalink suggest removal
North Siders: Unfinished demolitions escalating crime, blight
Arson costs the city MORE money to clean up, because all of the debris has to be treated as contaminated/hazardous waste! (not to mention the danger that fire personnel are put into) If you want fewer houses demolished, set some on fire.
June 15, 2013 at 11:02 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Bishop Murry decides against moving Mooney to the 'burbs
walter_sobchak,
I don't know how different the Chaney and Mooney buildings are, so maybe the comparison isn't appropriate, but they are from--generally--the same era, and all of the upgrades you describe were made to the old portion of Chaney. That's why I asked if you toured the building since the renovations.
The issue of temporary facilities might be a valid one. As I said, I'm not at all familiar with the current Mooney building, so the answer might be obvious, or it might not be.
June 5, 2013 at 2:52 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Bishop Murry decides against moving Mooney to the 'burbs
"As for renovating the current facility that is over 50 years old, you just can't polish a turd!"
Sure you can! Have you been inside Chaney HS since it has been renovated? Was the Mooney building really that sub-par when it was built?
June 5, 2013 at 11:01 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Panel approves new doors for downtown pub
"How many bars have come and went in the past decade downtown? Heck..how many at that location in the past year?"
Interesting arrangement of questions to dance around the truth. BW3 did fine for over a decade. Dooney's failed, like 70% of all new restaurants, and now we're trying this.
The number of bars/restaurants that closed due purely to economic reasons are in the minority.
May 23, 2013 at 4:26 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Report: Job sprawl persists in Youngstown-Warren area
Perhaps, if we eliminated the subsidies that allow the outer areas to have a smaller tax burden, leveling the "playing field," companies would come back to the center city?
April 20, 2013 at 6:11 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Tattoo shop owner says Youngstown 'shut the door in my face'
I can sympathize with Mr. Peck, as downtown Youngstown is the place to be these days. It's unfortunate that he couldn't find an empty storefront that was more than 500 feet from the other tattoo parlor.
And, glbtactivist, I'm sure we can all agree that the opening of a new tattoo parlor is a sure sign of a middle-class community with a business friendly environment. LOL!
April 17, 2013 at 10:49 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Downtown vigil backs marriage equality
@PJR, Jerry Sandusky's victims did not give consent. Also, they weren't old enough to make that decision. How does this relate to same sex marriage?
@BlueSteel, Not everyone believes that their creator is defined by the Bible.
March 27, 2013 at 9:53 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown planting group blossoms to 500 volunteers
I'm with One_Who_Stayed. zz3 obviously has no idea what they are talking about.
March 26, 2013 at 1:01 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown commission rejects downtown tattoo parlor
Except for being locally owned, instead of a national chain, what's the difference between the "bars" downtown, and the "restaurants" along 224 in Boardman, or Mahoning Ave. in Austintown?
March 20, 2013 at 5:56 p.m. permalink suggest removal