Challenges Of An Urbanising World:Lesson 3 Detroit Flashcards

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What was the population of Detroit in 1950#?

A

Over 2 million

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Name of Of companies who used to be base in Detroit?

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Chrysler, Ford-Car companies(this companies provided a large number of jobs for working class)

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3
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What is happening now in Detroit?

A

Deindustrialisation which has led to counter urbanisation and people moving out in droves

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What jobs are available?

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No tertiary sector jobs because there are no need fo them due industry moving and no secondary sector becuase those are cheaper in places like China

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What is the land use in Detroit?

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Many areas resemble ghost towns
House prices under $1000 are common
33500 empty houses
Grand structures for example the grand central station has been sitting empty for months

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6
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What global economic change occurred?

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Change from primary to secondary industry

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Where did the companies go?

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Went to countries like India and China where labour is cheaper

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What happens when industry moves out?

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Counter urbanisation 
Large amount of people move out of Detroit 
Crime is rapidly growing 
44 schools have shutdown
Unemployment rates at 50%
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