Feed The Goat
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It's not the huge loss some think it is - it's the architectural equivalent of putting a bullet through the head of the horse that fell at Becher's Brook.
Is it unfortunate? Yes
Is it an unprecedented tragedy? No
Thats the way to do it!
If you find yourself owning a slightly historical building that you can't do anything with why not follow this easy 1-2-3 plan.
1) Leave it to decay and basically let it turn to Rat Shot
2) Swing a wrecking ball through the most it, and leave it a bit unsafe
3) Say you are going to build affordable housing on the site. If this fails try an orphanage or a pets home for sick kittens
The council will lap it up.