- Describe the “”Patchwork Metropolis””. What drives it? Why is it a serious concern? (You should find the answer in Chp 7 in the book of “The New Urban Crisis”, see attachment)
- Per Florida, what is “”slumurbia””. (This is word is in Chp 8, starting on page 153 “The New Urban Crisis” book. See attachment)
- Florida argues that the conventional notion of “”gentrification”” relative to the new urban crisis is a bit of a red herring. How does he define gentrification, it causes and effects, and why does Florida think it is a red herring? (This you should find the answer in Chp 4 starting on page 57 “The New Urban Crisis” book, see attachment)
- What is eminent domain, how do you see it as a tool for economic development and what liabilities/excesses are inherent in it? (You should find the answer in Chp 42 – Chp 45 in the book of “Eminent Domain and Economic Growth”, the link is https://www.vitalsource.com/)
- What are your thoughts about the current immigration “”crisis”” at the southern border, and how do you see immigrants as a factor, or not, in the “”new urban crisis””. (You should find the answer in Chp 38 – 41 in the book of “Immigration and America’s Cities, the link is https://www.vitalsource.com/)
- Green describes some successful uses of “”Smart cities”” technology, such as Johnson County, Kansas. Why and how was this successful? (You should find the answer in Chp 7 in the book of “Smart Enough City, the kindle book. You should have the app already)