Detroit is the first city of its size to become bankrupt and some policy makers have argued that, since then, it has entered a 'new beginning'. This book critically examines the evidence for and against this claim. Joe T. Darden analyzes whether Detroit's patterns of race and class neighborhood inequality have persisted or whether investments have led to improvements in academic achievement, homeownership, employment, and reductions in poverty and violent crime. He measures, quantitatively, the benefits and disadvantages of staying in urban Detroit or moving to the suburbs, and provides evidence to answer whether Detroit, after bankruptcy, is becoming an inclusive city.

About the Author
Joe T. Darden is Professor Emeritus of Geography, Environment & Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University. He won the American Geographical Society 2022 Van Cleef Memorial Medal for his distinguished work in the field of urban geography.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529235661
Author Joe T. Darden
Format Hardback
Page Count 234
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press