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Gary Community School Corporation launches online survey for building demolitions

Gary Community School Corporation Manager Dr. Paige McNulty discusses the future of some of the corporation's abandoned buildings during a public forum Oct. 25.
screenshot from Gary Community School Corporation Facebook video
Gary Community School Corporation Manager Dr. Paige McNulty discusses the future of some of the corporation's abandoned buildings during a public forum Oct. 25.

The Gary Community School Corporation is asking the public which abandoned schools they'd like to see get demolished.

Manager Dr. Paige McNulty says there are five closed buildings the district would like to tear down, but may only be enough money for one or two. "With the last two or three properties, whichever are left, we will look to put fencing around them as we move forward," she said during a public forum Tuesday.

Now, an online survey lets residents share which schools they think are the most important to demolish.

Meanwhile, the school corporation is still looking for potential buyers for the former Lincoln, Webster and Roosevelt school buildings.

Michael Gallenberger is a news reporter and producer that hosts All Things Considered on 89.1 FM | Lakeshore Public Media.