The 'Rust Belt' should learn somethings from 'Dixie'

The 'Rust Belt' should learn somethings from 'Dixie'

"Despite well-publicized problems that earned it the nickname of the “Rust Belt”, on paper the Midwest....has seen its population, job, and income growth badly trail the nation. During the 2000s US population grew by 9.7%, the Midwest* 3.8%. For jobs, the US lost 1.5% but the Midwest 7.8%....

....The modern history of Midwest cities is enmeshed in the history of race relations, particularly between black and white. Places like Chicago and Milwaukee remain among the absolutely most segregated in America. Race riots have been defining feature of cities ranging from Detroit to Cincinnati....

.....the Great Migration that brought blacks north in search of factory work is reversing, with black residents actually seeing more welcoming environments and better economic opportunities in Southern metro areas like Atlanta, Houston, and Charlotte. As well, historically it’s been the more ambitious who leave, not such a good thing for the people and places left behind...."

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http://www.newgeography.com/content/...evere-problems

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http://www.newgeography.com/content/...an-rust-belt-l