Abandoned Schools In Detroit For Saleprivacy - Dpscd owns dozens of abandoned buildings but instead of allowing other schools in the area to purchase these properties, the school district is unwilling to lift deed restrictions. The city of detroit currently stewards a portfolio of over 60 vacant historic school properties. This challenging reality is the result of decades of population decline and municipal bankruptcy. Schools left vacant in detroit have been left open to weather and vandals, and neighbors say the properties are a burden on surrounding communities. Courtesy of city of. An abandoned elementary school, formerly owned by the district, has been up for sale since 2009. But the district refuses to allow the current owner to sell it to detroit prep charter.
Dpscd owns dozens of abandoned buildings but instead of allowing other schools in the area to purchase these properties, the school district is unwilling to lift deed restrictions. The city of detroit currently stewards a portfolio of over 60 vacant historic school properties. This challenging reality is the result of decades of population decline and municipal bankruptcy. Schools left vacant in detroit have been left open to weather and vandals, and neighbors say the properties are a burden on surrounding communities. Courtesy of city of.