Characterization and Classification On Anthropogenic Landscapes of Major Cities in the US.

Describing and classifying urban soils according to the rules of Soil Taxonomy can be challenging as anthropogenic actions impact the determination of diagnostic features.  Soils on vacant lots were investigated in Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Detroit, MI on vacant lots and as well as soils in public parks in Cleveland, OH and Omaha, NE.  The management of the urban soils during both demolition and restoration is the primary factor affecting how these antropogenic soils are classified.