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May 6, 2007
Probe into Pacific St. collapse continues - Mystery surrounds crumbling of Ward Bread Bakery building
Courier-Life
By Gary Buiso
“We simply don’t believe that the building was unstable—that is until Ratner’s contractors went in,” said Daniel Goldstein, a spokesperson for Develop Don’t Destroy, a group that was seeking a court order to stop demolition of nine vacant buildings on the site.“Had they thought the building was unstable, you have to believe that Ratner would have taken at least the precautionary measure of placing protective sidewalk sheds along the building in order to safeguard the community,” Goldstein said.
“We are very fortunate nobody was hurt by the heavy falling debris that cascaded down five stories to the sidewalk and street below. There should be no ‘next time,’ and the ESDC has got to ensure that.”
Posted by amy at May 6, 2007 11:57 AM