25 Abandoned Places Across America Where People Quietly Live for Free

Twenty-five places across the United States where people built lives in spaces nobody else wanted — tunnels, riverbeds, abandoned factories, forest clearings, and concrete slabs left over from a closed military base. Some of these communities lasted a few months before being swept. Others have been running for over twenty years with elected leaders, written rules, and weekly meetings. This video looks at what actually exists in these places, how it got there, and what keeps happening after the city clears it out. #HomelessInAmerica #TentCity #SlabCity #DignityVillage #SkidRow #Homelessness #AbandonedPlaces #HousingCrisis #FreedomTunnel #Encampments #AmericanLife