Introduction
According to Antonios, the article “Decline of Inner Suburbs” was written in a clear, easy-to-understand manner. The piece by Lucy & Phillips (2000) states that the household income in some suburban and metropolitan areas declined. Among the reasons is little to no reinvestment in structures which shortens the lives of buildings. He claims some neighborhoods are deemed undesirable. What can reverse the harm done to cities, suburbs, and society? At least people are at a point where they are aware of the problem.
Discussion
According to Roberto, the decline affected many homes built after World War ll. A significant concern of the drop is the lowering of wages. Corporations became greedier and forced families to have both parents working. Suburbs were intended to distance higher-income families from the working class and pollution of factory-filled cities. Wiener states that there is an outdated system of help for those who need help, which is why people in the suburbs struggle so much.
From the description by Rose, the article mentioned that there is not always a correlation between suburban decline and its proximity to a central city. People saw suburbia to get away from the harsh environments of the city. Poverty rates in the suburbs have not done their job well, showing that non-profit services set up to help the poor could not keep up with the changes of suburbia.
From Sylinda’s perspective, the reading also explained that suburbs were “inconvenient” by limiting traffic with turns and cul-de-sacs. They were built poorly to stop people like the homeless or criminals from entering them. That white individuals are more prevalent in the poorer suburbs is one aspect she found interesting. Poverty is described as an increasing problem.
Conclusion
Tiffani alludes that suburban expansion has its consequences. Throughout the decades, the inner suburbs have become more diverse in demographics and income. Many inner suburbs have declined as contractors build outward and cities become more gentrified. More public services were required as more low-income residents moved into the suburbs. Social workers in many suburbs became overwhelmed with caseloads, while densely populated cities had far more services allocated to smaller areas. They demonstrate that as expansion moves outward, the residents of the inner suburbs become more isolated and subjected to inequities. Therefore, cities should implement policies to limit sprawl, encourage compact development, and allow mixed-use zoning.
Reference
Lucy, W. H., & Phillips, D. L. (2000). Suburban decline: The next urban crisis. Issues in Science and Technology, XVII(1). Web.