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St. Louis is transforming its urban landscape with federal American Rescue Plan funding, demolishing over 500 blighted homes to make way for new development and community renewal. While large-scale clearing winds down, unsafe structures continue to be removed, and a $6.5 million partnership is building 50 new homes on former vacant lots. Residents applaud the progress but urge a balance—prioritizing rehab over demolition to preserve neighborhood character and potential. This investment is sparking real change, turning neglected spaces into opportunities for a stronger, more vibrant future.

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