Jackson's Blight Crisis Deepens | Jackson News

Two South Jackson blight sites, Belvedere Manor and Alta Woods Presbyterian Church, face imminent demolition—but rising costs and a $80 million funding gap threaten progress. With asbestos concerns pushing Belvedere’s demolition price to half a million dollars, city officials scramble to clear over 5,000 neglected properties on a budget of just $907K. Fires, safety risks near schools, and low lien recovery rates compound the crisis. A new blight task force is pushing for federal aid, while city leaders race to find smarter ways to fund cleanup—before the backlog overwhelms them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40221077f48efa0a