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Unsafe and Unhealthy Buildings Background The Project Area consists of 143 structures. Most of the facilities were originally constructed between mid-to late 1940s to store and transit war materials and equipment for the war efforts against Japan. These buildings are over 60 years old and in most cases suffer from deterioration and dilapidation. Renovation of older and substandard buildings requires substantial capital. The lack of opportunities to reuse the facilities, and limited resources of the Port are disincentives to renovation, redevelopment, and reuse. A structure or facility is categorized as unsafe and unhealthy if it exhibits one of the following conditions: deterioration and dilapidation, defective design, and hazardous contamination. Severe deterioration, dilapidation, and defective design can result in unsafe and unhealthy conditions that could cause bodily harm to those near or within a structure. For example, if the exterior surfaces of a structure are not properly maintained, this could expose the interior framing and foundation to the elements weakening the structural integrity of the building. Weak structural integrity of the buildings jeopardizes the health and safety of the people living or working in the building. Defective Design resulting from lack of adequate space for vehicular movement and loading and unloading creates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and drivers. For example, limited space between the warehouses forces the truck drivers to maneuver through narrow spaces and shoulder of the road creating a higher occurrences of traffic accidents. Hazardous contamination causes buildings and properties to be unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work due to health hazards associated with hazardous materials. Approximately 96 (67%) of the 143 structures had one or more of these conditions, of which defective design was the most common condition. Table B-1 lists the unsafe buildings and its blighted conditions. ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON MAY 3, 2004 ROUGH AND READY ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - B-5 - PRELIMINARY REPORT