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Originally Posted by Justin7
^ There is a difference between single family homes and large commercial projects. There is a difference between performing renovations and replacing a functional building with a vacant lot. Are you entirely incapable of nuance?
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from a legal perspective what is the difference? Please explain. You are suggesting that the public is harmed by a building being demolished and the government should take punitive action against a commercial property owner that does not build on some arbitrary timetable after acquiring a property. What is the basis for the government to get involved in issuing fines and penalties? The fact that some people are skyscraper fans and don't like waiting to see them built? Look at all the twists and turns that led to the Laurel finally becoming a reality, do you really think piling millions in fines on that lot would've HELPED get things started? Recessions, ownership changes and a host of other things slowed down the process of developing that parcel. I don't think it was delayed because the owner just loved having an underperforming grass lot.