This report is part of “Flint Unfiltered: Stories from An American Water Crisis,” a project that DCReport has partnered on with the School of Journalism at Northeastern University. Eight of their enterprising students delved into the story of Flint, Michigan, the site of one of the country’s worst public health crises. As part of our mentoring program, we’re amplifying their efforts by sharing the amazing work produced by their students, as well as personal essays from Flint residents and stakeholders. Please visit the project’s website HERE.
Flint Is Full of Abandoned Houses, but Some Hope the Low Prices Will Spark a Market Comeback
Taking into account the city’s recent history of financial decline, Emily Niedermeyer, a student reporter from Northeastern University, sought to determine the status of the city’s real estate market today. Do property values reflect poverty levels and the effects of a water crisis? How are developers and investors trying to change a landscape that includes entire blocks of abandoned homes? Here’s Emily’s report:
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