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
- in 1980s black population increased 44% to 67%
- Black unemployment at 45%
3
Q
Environmental
A
- Av house prices $7500
- Less pollution
- Life expectancy decreased to 69 years
4
Q
car manufacturers
A
ford, general motors, chrysler
5
Q
% of jobs lost in Detroit due to capital flight
A
55%
6
Q
when were the riots and how many people died
A
1967 and 40 died
7
Q
what happened to built environment due to structural economic change
A
- lost 29% homes
- 50% street lamps didnt work
