Sunday Poll: Support or oppose MSD plan to raze vacant buildings to reduce water runoff?
In the news recently:
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District wants to spend $13.5 million of its own money to tear down vacant properties. Grassy lots would let stormwater slowly percolate into the ground instead of rushing into the combined sewer system that serves much of St. Louis.
While it could take several years to spend down the money, even the longest spending scenario would amount to a near doubling of St. Louis’ demolition budget. And areas where MSD sees the most benefit in terms of runoff and watersheds also are the areas – primarily in north St. Louis – where the city’s vacant properties are concentrated. (Post-Dispatch)
So I want to know if this is something you support or oppose?
This unscientific poll will remain open until 8pm.
— Steve Patterson