850 Barret Ave Urban Government Center demo
Demolition crews tear down a former city office building on the Urban Government Center site at 850 Barret Avenue, February 3, 2025 (WDRB photo)
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The city approved the wrecking permit Monday, giving developers 30 days to start and finish the demolition, according to the Department of Codes & Regulations
Redevelopment of the former Urban Government Center is moving forward with demolition, but some community members are against the current plan.
Crews have begun demolishing the long-vacant Urban Government Center in Paristown, clearing the site for a planned $250 million redevelopment.
