Urban Decay Uncovered

Large-scale demolition has paved the way for modern cities, but the aftermath reveals a troubling legacy of disinvestment and racial inequality. As populations flee to the suburbs, abandoned neighborhoods in St. Louis become targets for brick thieves, who exploit the perceived lack of value in these structures. The durability of the bricks stands in stark contrast to the neglect of the homes they once supported, highlighting a deeper issue of systemic neglect and the loss of community.