The fight against blight in Muskegon Heights
By: Emily Guiles There have been 61 houses torn down and counting in the fight against blight in Muskegon Heights. The demolitions officially began in July of 2015, and is being led by Muskegon County Land Bank Director Tim Burgess. Another 35 homes in the Northeast quarter of the city are being prepped for demolition by undergoing asbestos treatments. In December 2014 the city was awarded 1.8 million in federal Hardest Hit grant to start the demolition project. The amount […]