Challenges Of An Urbanising World:Lesson 3 Detroit Flashcards
What was the population of Detroit in 1950#?
Over 2 million
Name of Of companies who used to be base in Detroit?
Chrysler, Ford-Car companies(this companies provided a large number of jobs for working class)
What is happening now in Detroit?
Deindustrialisation which has led to counter urbanisation and people moving out in droves
What jobs are available?
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
What is the land use in Detroit?
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
What global economic change occurred?
Change from primary to secondary industry
Where did the companies go?
Went to countries like India and China where labour is cheaper
What happens when industry moves out?
Counter urbanisation Large amount of people move out of Detroit Crime is rapidly growing 44 schools have shutdown Unemployment rates at 50%