When it comes to ridding neighborhoods of deteriorating and dilapidated structures, we believe it is necessary for government to step in, especially if property owners won’t bring them up to code, and have them demolished.
That’s why we applaud High Point City Council for adopting ordinances recently to demolish four houses that have been deemed substandard based on numerous code violations. In addition, a fifth dwelling (1150-B Roberts Lane) for which inspectors found unsafe equipment was not repaired by owners, was ordered to be vacated and closed. Because of deteriorating conditions and associated blight on the neighborhoods, demolition was ordered for properties at 1112 E. Russell Ave., 525 Walnut St., 1807 Johnson St. and 1306 Vernon Place.
The High Point Enterprise has provided information over the years that explains that taking such action can be a long and involved process. We’re pleased to see that the city hasn’t allowed that to be an excuse not to take corrective action and is moving forward with demolition of deteriorating structures. We certainly hope such vigilance and corrective action continues.
Other people who own and/or reside in properties that are cared for properly in such neighborhoods deserve to have action taken to rid the area of blight.
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