In a bid to purge urban decay and restore community safety, the City of Anderson, under Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. and Building Commissioner Todd Fisher, has recently razed two derelict properties signaling another victory in their war on blight. According to an announcement on the city’s official government social media page, the demolitions serve as a proactive measure to combat safety hazards and undue social nuisances in the affected areas.
Specifically, 1412 Cedar Street, which was beyond repair with half of its structure missing and surrounded by a hazardous yard, was one of the buildings demolished. The other, 209 W. 12th Street, had become a regular subject of local complaints due to safety concerns and negative activities following a fire that damaged the second floor. In both instances, absentee property owners neglected the degenerating conditions, prompting the city to intervene. Mayor Broderick, and the Municipal Development Department are dedicated to addressing such issues systematically by taking out blighted properties, one by one.
Residents are encouraged to join forces with the city officials by reporting problematic properties or inquiring about development status through the Municipal Development Department, reachable at 765-648-6055.
