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July 02, 2019

20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit

By Metro Times Staff

As Detroit's population continues its decades-long decline, nature is returning. Some neighborhoods have been taken over by trees and tall grass.

Photos by Steve Neavling
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20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling
20 photos showing how nature is reclaiming Detroit
Steve Neavling

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