urban challenges ap human geography. what is the “inner city?” residential neighborhoods that...
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Urban ChallengesAP Human Geography
What is the “inner city?” Residential neighborhoods that surround
the CBD. Suburbs exist on the periphery of the
city. High concentrations of low income
residents (compared to the suburbs) Inner city residents face a unique set of
challenges.
Deterioration Over time, houses grow
old and fall into a state of disrepair
Landlords abandon properties instead of maintaining them.
Filtering- larger houses are divided into multiple units.
Redlining- banks deny loans to people living in certain areas.
Urban Renewal The process of
identifying blighted neighborhoods, purchasing the property, clearing the site (including residents), and redeveloping the area.
Controversy: destroys traditional neighborhoods, “negro removal (1960s)
Gentrification Middle class
suburbanites move back into the city and renovate housing
Shorter commute, closer to nightlife/ recreation
Rents/ taxes increase May change ethnic
patterns (minorities are displaced)
Social Issues Underclass- refers to residents trapped in
continuous economic and social problems. “Culture of Poverty”
Unemployment Alcoholism Drug addiction Lack of education Crime Homelessness
Economic Issues Inner city residents require public
services, but cannot pay taxes to cover them.
Two choices: Reduce Services (close libraries, reduce
public transit, outdated school equipment) Middle class residents may leave
Raise Taxes