Hmmm... clearing forest... not other benefit than the one you have already mentioned (I suppose one could be modded in, not sure though)
Hmmm... demolish building...
One scenario occurs to me... If I build the unique faction Tower of Dominion, in my main city. But no longer need it in that city, I cannot build one in another city, so I can demolish this building and build it in another city...
Maybe you built slums just for the growth bonus, but once your city is level 5, you demolish the slums so as to not incur the penalty to unrest anymore (as the growth bonus is not as vital in such a city)
I'm sure I can think of a few others, but not very many.