Vacant lots with ‘No Trespassing’ signs are a common sight in southern Dallas, with many sitting neglected for decades. According to a Dallas Morning News analysis, about 62% of over 26,500 vacant land parcels across Dallas are in southern Dallas, which is predominantly Black and Hispanic.
Urban Decay
These neglected lots bring blight, rising crime rates, and plummeting real estate values, instead of growing families and community well-being. The persistence and volume of these vacant lots signal urban decay, despite an economic boom in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
