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Haunted Attractions Help Revive Neighborhoods

Bloomberg Markets Saturday 31 October 2026, 13:34 UTC 1 min read
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Journalist Elizabeth Yuko tells Bloomberg This Weekend how haunted attractions are drawing visitors and investment to struggling neighborhoods, including Baltimore’s Old Town and former industrial districts in Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Yuko explains how haunted-house operators can become unlikely partners in urban revitalization by investing in infrastructure, attracting businesses and finding new uses for neglected properties.

Journalist Elizabeth Yuko tells Bloomberg This Weekend how haunted attractions are drawing visitors and investment to struggling neighborhoods, including Baltimore’s Old Town and former industrial districts in Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Yuko explains how haunted-house operators can become unlikely partners in urban revitalization by investing in infrastructure, attracting businesses and finding new uses for neglected properties. (Source: Bloomberg)
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