Ghost Neighborhoods 3D Reconstruction Project

under construction

The Ghost Neighborhoods project by Harvey Miller's team at Ohio State University reconstructs erased Black neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio, using detailed Sanborn fire insurance maps and community testimonies to create accurate 3D models of lost neighborhoods. The project incorporates community feedback and oral histories to ensure emotional resonance and historical accuracy. It aims to scale the process using machine learning to reconstruct other demolished neighborhoods across the U.S. affected by urban renewal and highway construction.