Detriot Flashcards
1
Q
Socio-economic impacts
A
Poorest city in the US in 2005
36% now live below the poverty line
During peak wage was $3, 2X the normal with car manufacturers employing over 90,000
Lost 60% of tax revenue since 1950
Filed for bankruptcy in 2013
2
Q
Demographics
A
2 mil peak population
Now 600,000
White flight from 1960s - jobs in suburbs and 1967 race riots
1980s - black population increased 44% to 67%
Black unemployment at 45%
3
Q
Environmental
A
Lost 29% of homes
50% of street lamps don’t work
Av house prices $7500
Post apocalyptic films used Detroit
Less pollution
Life expectancy decreased to 69 years
CBD maintained its built environment
