Case Study: The Criminalization Of Detroit

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1. After what had happened to Detroit, is it ever possible for the city to make a comeback? Detroit has gone through so much devastation and is starting to slowly improve, are the small improvements enough to be maintained?
2. The Criminalization of Urban Space and the mass incarcerations of black citizens and citizens in general, if this did not work then how can legislators pose a real solution that can benefit the city of Detroit?
3. Based on the effects that had happened Detroit loss more than just the structure, it began to lose the individuals living within the city. The question arises on how much money, time and effort would it be possible to rebuild the city and there is the thought of those who want to use the city for profit, such

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