| Description |
This course will focus on the dynamics of urban revitalization. Beginning in the 1950s, many neighborhoods that were home to the working class and a stepping stone to the middle class began to decline economically and became densely concentrated with the urban poor. In recent years, many neighborhoods have been rejuvenated. We will examine the lifecycle of these communities, the forces behind their decline, the policies and players that have spearheaded their revival, the reasons some neighborhoods have yet to recover, and the policy conflicts and community tensions that arise when gentrification gains a foothold in the inner city. |