Thousands of subdivisions across the country have been abandoned mid-development by owners and developers hit hard by the economic recession. This video takes a tour inside one of these "zombie subdivisions".
The video takes a look inside Waterlace subdivision outside Atlanta. 400 homes were planned for the subdivision. Only 13 were built.
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Suburban Renters Flocked to Atlanta During the Pandemic
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Alabama scores up to $2.5 billion federal loan for largest infrastructure project in state’s history
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Despite court ruling, Trump is keeping nearly all wind projects in the US on hold
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
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