This former Detroit bank is now a one-of-a-kind residence with original vaults, soaring ceilings, and a party-ready patio.

A Detroit-based nonprofit has transformed an abandoned building into a thriving summer camp facility, providing a cool refuge for local youth during hot summer months.

A study that two of us published in 2017 answered this question in the affirmative: Tearing down an abandoned building in Detroit does increase the value of nearby properties by a small amount: $162.