Urban Challenges and Social Issues

The video discusses the challenges faced by urban populations, including economic issues like redlining and blockbusting, social problems such as crime and environmental injustice, and the impact of gentrification. It also explores solutions like inclusionary zoning and local food movements to address these challenges.

What was the primary purpose of redlining in the 1930s?

• To support suburban expansion

• To encourage minority homeownership

• To identify high-risk areas for lending

• To promote urban development

How did blockbusting contribute to urban challenges?

• By causing white flight to the suburbs

• By promoting racial integration

• By increasing property values

• By reducing housing discrimination

What is a significant social challenge faced by urban populations?

• Overabundance of public services

• Rising levels of crime

• Access to luxury goods

• Excessive green spaces

What is environmental injustice?

• Equal distribution of environmental resources

• Disproportionate exposure of poor communities to environmental hazards

• Increased pollution in wealthy neighborhoods

• Government policies favoring environmental protection

What characterizes disamenity zones?

• High levels of urban development

• Lack of basic services like water and sanitation

• Presence of luxury housing

• Abundance of amenities

What is a common feature of squatter settlements?

• Abundant public amenities

• Temporary and often illegal housing

• High levels of government investment

• Permanent legal housing

What is the main difference between gentrification and urban renewal?

• Gentrification involves tearing down old structures

• Urban renewal involves completely rebuilding areas

• Urban renewal focuses on renovating existing properties

• Gentrification revitalizes areas without displacing residents

What is a potential downside of gentrification?

• Reduction in public services

• Displacement of low-income residents

• Increased crime rates

• Decreased property values

What is the goal of inclusionary zoning?

• To reduce urban population density

• To promote commercial development

• To provide affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents

• To increase luxury housing

How do local food movements benefit urban communities?

• By increasing food prices

• By reducing access to fresh produce

• By providing nutritional food to low-income residents

• By promoting fast food consumption