Neighborhood Change
Session Description
In this session, we’ll begin exploring the measurement of neighborhood change as well as underlying theories of transition.
Before Class
WBEZ: There Goes the Neighborhood
Who Can Live in Chicago?: A Tale of Three Cities
The Socioeconomic Change of Chicago’s Community Areas (1970-2010)
Reflect
- What role should planners take in managing neighborhood change?
- How do planners balance changes across multiple neighborhoods?
- How can value judgements placed on change influence the types of solutions we propose (and their feasibility)?
Slides
Resources for Further Exploration
The Three Cities Within Toronto: Income Polarization Amongst Toronto’s Neighbourhoods, 1970-2005