Shrinking Smart: Containing Urban Decline in Decatur, IL
Burns, Iain
Loading…
Permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/122300
Description
Title
Shrinking Smart: Containing Urban Decline in Decatur, IL
Author(s)
Burns, Iain
Contributor(s)
Greenlee, Andrew
Issue Date
2022
Keyword(s)
urban decline
Rust Belt
abandonment
Geographic Coverage
Decatur, Illinois
Abstract
Urban decline is a phenomenon seen in many cities in the North American 'Rust Belt,' including the city of Decatur, Illinois. Decatur's urban decline is observable in its population trajectory; poverty rates; housing vacancy rates; and racial inequality. This report examines the history of Decatur's urban decline and suggests several strategies for containing urban decline in the city, including expanding housing code enforcement measures and revitalizing the local economy by capitalizing on local strengths.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
