Detroit Neighborhoods in Ruins Since Recession; Locals Seek Federal Aid
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Images show deserted Detroit neighborhoods deteriorated rapidly from 2008 recession.
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Home values plummeted but taxes stayed high, forcing foreclosures.
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"Hurricane without water" wrecked Detroit. Locals want federal disaster response.
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Strategies Stop foreclosures, reduce underwater mortgages, sell to owner-occupiers.
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Housing is a human right. Financial markets caused crisis. New economy needed.