BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

The city of Birmingham is working to bring new life to properties abandoned by their previous owners.

Residents in the Fountain Heights neighborhood told WVTM 13 you can see the need for the Birmingham Land Bank all around. Neighbors said some lots have been vacant for as long as they can remember and hope someone will help clean up the place they call home.

Clarence Arnold said it’s frustrating to see abandoned properties like the one across the street from his house. Arnold said he moved in 30 years ago and the neighborhood used to be beautiful.

“If they would put homes in or on the property, maybe the person that buys the property will take more interest in it and keep it going,” Arnold said. “When I bought this property over here, it looked just like this propert

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