THE derelict centre of a troubled estate could soon be revitalised under a new million-pound project.
Council chiefs in York want to demolish the Sanderson House, in Bramham Road, Chapelfields, and replace it with affordable family homes.
Plans are also being drawn up to revamp the community centre site opposite and build a new shop and more houses.
The flats could be torn down as early as October, subject to consultation, and the Tees Valley Housing Association is drawing up a £1.2m plan to build affordable family homes at the site.
Residents will be consulted about plans for the community centre site later this year.
A council spokesman said: "Hopefully this project will revitalise the whole community."
"It will give a massive confidence boost to what has been one of York's problem areas. We've so far had a very positive response from residents."
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