A blighted area is a section of a city characterized by dilapidated structures and substandard living conditions. Urban renewal initiatives are designed to address these areas by rehabilitating or demolishing buildings that don't meet housing codes, and by constructing new buildings.
Demolition involves the destruction and removal of an existing structure from a site, which is a necessary step to prepare a site for new construction.
Urban renewal is the process of redeveloping deteriorated sections of a city, often through demolition and new construction. It aims to revitalize urban areas to spur economic development and improve living conditions.
