Detroit (Far Place Study)

• Where is Detroit, Michigan located?

  On the Detroit River in North America
• What does social segregation refer to in Detroit?

  Divides between black/Hispanic downtown and white suburbs
• How do external agencies influence place-meanings in Detroit?

  By shaping the actions of local communities
• What significant road separates parts of Detroit?

  The 8-mile road
• What was launched by Henry Ford in 1903?

  The assembly line for the automotive industry
• What does Eminem's "8-mile" represent in relation to Detroit?

  An insider perspective on the city
• What is the demographic composition of Detroit?

  82% African American with $26,955 median income
• What is the demographic composition of Grosse Point?

  85% white with $101,094 median income
• What economic changes led to deindustrialisation in Detroit?

  Inability to compete with global industries
• What happened to Detroit's population from the "great migration"?

  Rose to 1.85 million by 1950
• What was the state of Detroit's economy in 2013?

  Declared bankruptcy with $20 billion in debt
• What percentage of children in Detroit live in poverty?

  60%
• What was significant about Detroit during the 1950s?

  Had the highest median income in the US
• What does the term "rust belt" refer to in the context of Detroit?

  A region in economic decline after industrial shifts
• What does the art series "Canvas Detroit" aim to achieve?

  To re-create Detroit's culture and history
• What is the violent crime rate in Detroit?

  2,000 violent crimes per 100,000 people
• What does the poem "An Abandoned Factory" by Philip Levine depict?

  An insider perspective of working in Detroit
• How did the global recession affect Detroit's demographics?

  Caused huge population decline and white flight
• What are the key themes represented in "8 Mile" by Eminem?

  • Economic decline in Detroit
  • Limited opportunities for the poor
  • The dangerous elements of urban life
  • Cultural representation of the city
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of community involvement in Detroit's revitalization?

  Strengths:

  • Enhances local pride
  • Involves youth in positive activities
  • Improves quality of life

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited resources for large-scale projects
  • Potential for conflict among community members