Movie-ing to the city Flashcards
Why did people move to LA in the mid- ninteenth century?
to escape the problems of big industrial cities such as Chicago and Detroit
How many cities does LA incorporte?
88
Is the people in LA wealthy?
Those in central LA such as Hollywood are, but those in greater LA are poorer as its made up of low density housing
Why is LA know as the donut city?
Because LA is dominated by headquarters of TNCs which means there is limited employment opportunities
Whats the largest ethnic group in LA?
Mexicans - but many other cultures have made the city multicultural by adding places such as Chinatown, Little Italy etc.
What is a cultural impact of the multi-cultural feel is only in the suburbs of LA?
they suffer from deprivation such as unemployment, high crime rates and poor access to schools and health