dumpster56
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GrowingChicago Pictures, Downtown Gary Indiana, Complete Abandonment
What is happening to our america?
What is happening to our america?
What is happening to our america?
Gary's fortunes have risen and fallen with those of the steel industry. In the 1960s, like many other American urban centers, Gary entered a downward spiral of decline. Gary's decline was brought on by the growing competitiveness in the steel industry, thus US Steel had to have layoffs. This had the effect of increasing crime and dependence on drugs. US Steel continues to be a major steel producer, but with only a fraction of its former level of employment. While Gary has failed to re-establish its manufacturing base since its population peak, two casinos opened along the Gary lakeshore in the 1990s. Today, Gary faces numerous difficulties, including unemployment, major economic problems, and a high rate of crime, though the city has made some progress in addressing these issues since the 1990s.
Also, teach business so that the ex criminals could open small business as they get released.
I would argue for natural economic evolution. It isn't pleasant if you are on the receiving end but for one reason or the other, the employment rate remains relatively low.Let's see - Steel plant closes due to lack of competitiveness. The town of Gary is hurt by this. What/who was responsible for that?
Maybe that tells us what is 'happening to our america'?
-ERD50
Great idea DEX!So what should we do with that city?
Surround it with fences and guard towers and then take all the prisoners we have in jails that have potential to become good citizens and house them in the city. Teach them the construction skills needed to fix up the city and have them do it. Turn it into a showplace for low poluting, high tech living block by block. Also, teach business so that the ex criminals could open small business as they get released.