Blight Tourism in Detroit Grows in Popularity

The city of Detroit is known more for its iconic blight than the vehicles that once rolled off the floors of the now-abandoned factories that gave it the nickname “Motor City.”  But, Detroit’s decline has given rise to a new phenomenon that is growing in demand - blight tourism. The throngs of rock music fans are now a distant memory at Detroit’s Eastown Theater. On this cold morning, the sidewalk in front serves as a bed for the homeless. Step inside, and the once iconic stage...

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