In most places in the US the same would be true.

"Paul Sengupta" wrote in message
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Well, I don't know about in the US, but in the UK it wouldn't
be up to one individual, the council would have to decide and
get at least some public opinion to help them decide. Planning
permission for the change of use would have to be sought.

I would guess it's the same there...but that's not what the
mayor did...he used the excuse of a terrorism threat or whatever
to destroy the airport without as far as I know, getting planning
permission.

Paul

"Gary L. Drescher" wrote in message
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So you believe we live in a country where (except in Chicago) a public
official who initiates a renovation project is thereby subject to arrest
and
involuntary hospitalization, unless the police think the project was
sufficiently popular?