Detroit paying average of $36K to remove, replace ‘dirty’ dirt

Detroit is spending an average of $36,000 per property to excavate and replace contaminated soil from over 500 sites, reflecting a major cleanup effort to address long-standing environmental issues. This initiative aims to mitigate health risks associated with hazardous materials, underscoring the city's commitment to improving public health and urban sustainability. With more than half of the targeted sites still needing attention, the scale of the project highlights the significant financial and logistical challenges involved in urban environmental remediation.