RESIDENTS FEAR PLAN TO RAZE BLOCKS.(CAPITAL REGION)

Byline: ERIN DUGGAN Staff writer

A section of a tough city neighborhood with high crime rates and low owner-occupancy could be demolished under one plan being considered by the city, neighborhood leaders say.

The plan to raze several blocks of Park South has not been discussed publicly, but concerned community leaders and neighbors plan to meet tonight with top city officials to find out more about what might happen to their neighborhood.

``The consensus is that there needs to be new investment in the neighborhood,'' said Development and Planning Commissioner Lori Harris, who said the city won't present a plan tonight but will solicit ideas and …