Theoretical Reasons To Explain The Shrinking City Phenomenon

From 1890 to 1920, cities in the United States experienced a rapid growth that was unprecedented in years previous. This growth was caused by a number of factors and resulted in both positive and negative consequences. Such factors included, industrialization, technological advances, migration and immigration. Although American cities greatly improved by the expeditious urbanization, these factors also developed numerous challenges including pollution, sanitation problems, a need for environmental reform, political corruption, overcrowding, high crime rates and segregation.

Everyone knew that when one stayed in the water too long, one drowned. However, that was not the case. In Alden Nowlan’s, “The Fall of the City,” Teddy was a young boy who had a very vivid imagination. Although at times it went to the dark side, it was ultimately the mistreatment from his aunt and uncle which cause Teddy to destroy his city. For example, his uncle’s threats of physical abuse leaded Teddy drowned in his imagination, the only place where he can feel safer. Although Teddy hardly spoke back to his uncle, he was still threatened that he will not “be able to sit down the rest of the week.” The threat isolated Teddy from his uncle and Teddy felt as if he has no one to turn to. Without someone who truly understands his feelings,

All in all the industrial revolution had a positive effect on society, accomplishing things many do not realize and creating a turn of events that would put the USA as the world power. New farming methods meant better diets, which lead to lower death rates. Efficient and useful inventions, as well as machinery, made it easier for people to work, and made more job opportunities, as well as enjoyment in the workplace. More and easier ways of travel became commonplace, such as railroads. In addition, as cities began to grow, streetlights provided safety at night, and our economy grew greatly. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily negative consequences for society because it caused children to be used as workers and made school

It can also be argued that urban consolidation has only been moderately effective in Sydney as population density remains fairly low for such a large city. For these reasons, it can be seen that the city’s urban consolidation strategies may need to be reviewed.

"Urban consolidation is the process of increasing or maintaining the density of housing in established residential areas. The ultimate aim of urban consolidation is to reduce development on the fringe areas of the city. It is often realised by densification, high-rise development and urban renewal." The process of Urban Consolidation involves an increase in the number of houses or apartments within existing areas so that they can have more efficient use of services and reduce the impact on the environment. Urban Consolidation is used as a means to reduce the total amount of land needed to house the population. Ultimately it is through the; demographics and population, changing nature of the built environment, and transport, that a study of urban consolidation in chatswood can be underaken.

Is it a coincidence certain areas only consist of black civilians or white civilians? The articles “The City as a Growth Machine by Logan and Molotch, Minoritized Space by Michel Laguerre and The Construction of the Ghetto by Massey and Denton demonstrate segregation between racial backgrounds are divided into into specific neighborhoods that contributes as a benefit towards whites. I will be arguing how the theory of Karl Marx on estranged labor is related into these article but also Angela Harris theory on Critical racial theory contributes, clarifies and supports the author 's reasons on why segregation still exists among communities. I will be connecting argument by adding evidence to support my argument with Karl Marx and Angela Harris theory within the articles.

Interestingly enough, the decline of a major American suburban area went unnoticed for several years. Several economists realized that the failure could’ve been caused by the lack of actual “metropolitan-ness” in the area, meaning that the city wasn’t economically associated with the suburban towns that surround them.

The industrial element of cities that the rich population ran from in the early part of the 20th century is gone thus the same population in essence is moving back to the suburbs. The violence that once riddled the cities has been in a downward trend which also induces demographic inversion. Walkability is something that is now valued by the middle class who are ditching there long commutes for the sidewalks of the inner city. Lastly the populations whom once found themselves with four walls, a lawn and picket fence have more earning ability and a deeper pocket of savings which is now ground for living in the city. The fundamental truth to all of this is, according to Ehrenhalt, “If some people are coming inside, some people have to be going out” and, the minorities are moving out and the majorities are moving in.

Detroit was once one of America’s biggest and most important cities. Motor City, home to most car manufacturers in America. Had a thriving economy with all the manufacturing jobs involving automobiles. This city of 1.8 million people in 1950, is now only about 700,000. The death of Detroit was caused by many factors. Especially the changing job market and industry relocation. Many companies moved away from Detroit, either into the suburbs or other countries it was cheaper to produce products in. This lead to a massive population decline in Detroit. The next cities to suffer this, Seattle and Portland.

With the loss of population and jobs, city had loss of tax base and entered into the vicious circle where within the cities, there was a deterioration of basic services, whereas in the

The decline in total population in Detroit City was caused by several reasons, such as mass movements to suburban areas in 1950s and racial tension causing an urban riot in the 1960s. The more city growth, the more people comes, the more people develop and offer something new, and it was including new area of housing. Housing

Urban sprawl has affected three major cities in many different ways. It has affected the city of Portland with wildlife being cut down for new growth. Secondly it has affected the city of Toronto with run down buildings in its urban core and the speculation on the cost of money to create things. Thirdly it affected the city of Atlanta with air pollution, people were moving out and working in the cities so that created a lot of air pollution. In this essay it addresses three cities and how urban sprawl affected them.

Johann, I disagree that if the there was a popular vote that the big cities would dominate. According to a Gallup poll over 75% of the countries both Democrat and Republicans think that terrorism, economy, employment, jobs, and healthcare are important to them (Newport). So, the little towns, the small cities, and the big cities all share similar issues. Also, politicians don’t go to big cites, small cities, or little town, they only go to swing states. The big city of New York and Los Angeles are already ignored by politicians. According to National Popular Vote “85% of the population of the United States lives in places with a population of fewer than 365,000 (the population of Arlington, Texas—the nation’s 50th biggest city).” (National

One of the main causes of decline is a lack of employment. In many areas with one ruling industry when the industry collapses the town is left with high levels of unemployment. As countries continue to develop their primary and secondary sectors shrink as it becomes cheaper for TNC’s to outsource work to other cheaper countries. This among other reasons can leave towns and cities in decline as there are no longer jobs available and people have to move away for work or stay unemployed which has bad economic effects.

If you live near a major city like I do, you know about the high price of living and the constant traffic. The reason of this is that these cities have high demand for specific occupation. The flip side of this problem is that small cities like the place where my mom grew up have low population because people don't want to work there. The trend is going to continue unless there is an urge to change. The breakthrough will finding ways to bring young educated people to parts of the country other than major cities. Currently there are scholarship programs aimed to get people to move to less populated cities to work in to spread it out. But I believe that in the next few years, this will grow and more money will be put to spreading out demand for