Changing Spaces Making Places: Globalisation Case Study - Detroit, Michigan, USA

Question 1

What happened between 1920 and 1950 in Detroit?

Answer 1

Detroit was the 4th most populous city in the USA.

Question 2

What happened from 1950 to 1970 in Detroit?

Answer 2

Detroit‘s population decreased by 60%.

Question 3

What happened in the 1970s in Detroit?

Answer 3

There was a political and racial crisis after the 1967 riots.

Question 4

What was the main factor behind Detroits decline?

Answer 4

Deindustrialisation.

Question 5

What happened to Detroits economy and crime rates?

Answer 5

The crime rates increased and the wealth gap largened.

Question 6

What are the four problems in Detroit?

Answer 6

Unemployment rate of nearly 30%, many buildings are left abandoned and not demolished or regenerated, high rates of homelessness and the prominence of street gangs which makes Detroit more dangerous

Question 7

What are 2 solutions to rebrand Detroit?

Answer 7

Detroit needs more varied industry and poorer and abandoned areas need regeneration