In 2016 demolition started to redevelop the brownfield site into housing. In 1975 British Railways announced plans to demolish and redevelop both stations. Hess wanted the city to redevelop the stadium to expand its capacity. Louisville continued to struggle during the 1980s in its attempt to redevelop and expand. These include "Main Street" programs that can be used to redevelop rural downtowns. As early as 1972, consideration was given to how to redevelop the moribund Docklands. Shortly afterward, the city began tendering proposals from developers who wanted to redevelop the terminal. The fire prompted new interest in the area and hopes to redevelop it. High Rock's request for public funds to redevelop the building was turned down. The canals made it possible to control flooding and redevelop marsh lands to agricultural use. Plans to redevelop the area were announced by the SMG. There were many proposals to redevelop the site. In 1909, they invited proposals to redevelop the site. There had been plans to redevelop the school since 1995. However, plans to redevelop parts of the Liverpool have been marred by controversy.