As criticism from local officials and the public continue to fester over the decision to demolish the Realty Building following the Chase Bank explosion in May - the owners of the building are doubling down.

In a new letter addressing the criticism, Live Youngstown and Yo 47 are calling out the various rallies and round-table discussions about the demolition.

"We have gathered facts and can see a practical path forward and we won't let the voices of those who don't know the facts be louder than ours," the statement read. "Which is why we are now addressing some recent events and a series of questions."

Live Youngstown says that while five structural engineers have said that the building could be stabilized but they could not guarantee that its longevity could be insured. The cost to stabilize the building would be around $750,000, according to the letter.

Additionally, engineers from United Engineers & Consultants in New Jersey said that trying to repair the building could potentially lead to a partial collapse of the building. They go on to say there are multiple "unknown unknowns" that the fastest way to get residents of the building and other properties to come back to some sort of normalcy is through a controlled demolition.

The owners of Realty Building add that it was "unfathomable" why they were never invited to discuss the demolition through any roundtable, rally or discussion - like the ones held last week or the recent roundtable event U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown attended yesterday.

Instead they say they are focusing on restoring order and giving local businesses impacted by the explosion  the resources they need to reopen, which will begin immediately as the demolition begins.

Soon, Live Youngstown says they will be planning a roundtable discussion with the "true stakeholders of downtown as we remain committed to action."

The owners also address public leaders that have opposed their decision to demolish the building.

"Those who believe this will be the downfall of Youngstown, don't know Youngstown," the letter concludes. "They aren't properly acquainted with Youngstown's resilience; in fact, the underestimate it and don't have the acumen to lead it forward. Ideas without action cannot create confidence."

You can read the full letter below: