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Should the local government regenerate this area?
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Selected claim, supporting its parent
To move forward with the renovations, the government or developers may have to buy the houses from the local residents.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1, children below
Many countries have policies that allow the government to force homeowners to sell their homes against their will, such as
eminent domain
laws.
Con claim 1
Urban regeneration can occur without buying up land and buildings that are currently inhabited. It can instead focus on redeveloping neglected sites.