4. Describe the chronological evolution of Detroit from Native American community to modern day through the lenses of our pantheon of economic theorists. Which theories support the development of Detroit at which times? How?
The Native American community where Detroit now sits was populated with French forts by late 17th century which changed hands to British and then the Americans by the 19th century. With a comparative advantage in furry mammal habitat, the Detroit area sponsored its excess though the lucrative, overseas fur trade demonstrating Ricardian economic theory.
Shortly after the War of 1812, the fur trade began to decline due to over hunting. Exploitation of another natural resource, logging, was then established in this localization economy. With it came an infrastructure of logging roads …show more content…
The abandoned suburbs can be revitalized through careful planning and implementation of smart-growth techniques; redevelopment should occur around existing infrastructure to foster viability - this will lead to urban vitality though the road may be long.
5. Interpret this painting within the framework of Galster’s theories on Detroit. In addition to its theory-based, interpretation, include information on the artist and the location of the piece.
This masterpiece of Diego Rivera adorns the south wall of the Detroit Industry Mural exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Art of Detroit, MI. Rivera, originally from Mexico, was commissioned by Ford to create the frescos from 1932-1933 that depict scenes and abstractions of industrialization in the manufacturing belt and Ford’s Rogue Factory. These scenes complement Goerge Galsters’s interpretation of industrialization in his book, Driving Detroit that outlines the rise and fall of Detroit centered around socio-economic and racial disparity and economic failures, as
The Native American community where Detroit now sits was populated with French forts by late 17th century which changed hands to British and then the Americans by the 19th century. With a comparative advantage in furry mammal habitat, the Detroit area sponsored its excess though the lucrative, overseas fur trade demonstrating Ricardian economic theory.
Shortly after the War of 1812, the fur trade began to decline due to over hunting. Exploitation of another natural resource, logging, was then established in this localization economy. With it came an infrastructure of logging roads …show more content…
The abandoned suburbs can be revitalized through careful planning and implementation of smart-growth techniques; redevelopment should occur around existing infrastructure to foster viability - this will lead to urban vitality though the road may be long.
5. Interpret this painting within the framework of Galster’s theories on Detroit. In addition to its theory-based, interpretation, include information on the artist and the location of the piece.
This masterpiece of Diego Rivera adorns the south wall of the Detroit Industry Mural exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Art of Detroit, MI. Rivera, originally from Mexico, was commissioned by Ford to create the frescos from 1932-1933 that depict scenes and abstractions of industrialization in the manufacturing belt and Ford’s Rogue Factory. These scenes complement Goerge Galsters’s interpretation of industrialization in his book, Driving Detroit that outlines the rise and fall of Detroit centered around socio-economic and racial disparity and economic failures, as