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"Lost its structural integrity."

Thanks for listing the reason.

But I just find it implausible that the Superdome must be torn down. prior to the storm weren't they saying it was designed for winds greater than the 165 mph? I think an analogy to an old oak tree is fitting. It came through these winds (weren't the top gusts @ 150, steady winds at @110?). Sure it's a mess and would take much to clean and repair the roof. But that effort would be less than a drop in a bucket compared to first of all DEMOLISHING and the REBUILDING.
I would guess we will see two factions rising: one wanting to see the city restored to what it pretty much was--only better--and the other for just restoring the historical parts, the refineries and ports, and commercial parts.
I wonder if the faction for minimal restoration are making a quick push to demolish the landmark.