But there are some ugly eyesores and derelict buildings that blight the cityscape and residents would love to see tackled in 2024. We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers which of these eyesores they hope will be demolished or spruced up in the next 12 months.
There were hundreds of responses, from derelict office blocks to abandoned pubs and empty land. Some of the eyesores have been left to rot for years, while others are set to be demolished or receive a new lease of life very soon.
Here are some of their suggestions.
Here are some of their suggestions.