Cities crumble, wildlife thrives from "summary" of The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
In the absence of human activity, cities slowly start to deteriorate. Without maintenance, buildings and infrastructure start to decay. Man-made structures, designed to withstand the elements and constant use, begin to succumb to the forces of nature. The foundations weaken, cracks appear, and eventually, the structures collapse under their own weight. As cities crumble, nature begins to reclaim the urban landscape. Plants push through cracks in pavement, trees grow on rooftops, and vines cover the facades of buildings. Without human interference, wildlife starts to flourish in this reclaimed territory. Animals that were once displaced by urban development start to return, finding new habitats in abandoned buildings and overgrown parks. Birds build nests in deserted skyscrapers, while rodents scurry through empty str...
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