Geisterstadt
Geisterstadt, literally ghost town, is a term used to describe a formerly populated settlement that has been abandoned or largely depopulated. Such towns may retain some structures and infrastructure, but population density is very low and essential services are often no longer available. The phenomenon occurs in many regions and across different historical periods, from mining closures to war destruction and rapid urbanization elsewhere.
Causes of what becomes a Geisterstadt are varied. Economic decline, particularly the collapse of a dominant
Characteristics of Geisterstädte often include vacant or deteriorating buildings, deserted streets, and a lack of public
Notable examples exist around the world. Bodie, California, is a well-preserved ghost town managed as a state