Adam Stehura & Melissa Long
Urban sprawl vs. Densification
The late industrialization and rapid development of China is a central focus for the international community. The acceleration of building technologies combined with the appearance of entire cities conceived whole-cloth has had dramatic impacts both locally and abroad. Does the growth of Chinese cities, such as Beijing, mirror previously development in cities across the United States?
Through parallel examination of the revitalization efforts in Cincinnati, Ohio and the rapid growth of Beijing, China we hope to analyze the impact of development on those citizens who already inhabit these spaces of change. Unfortunately, in both instances, the process of development often results in the displacement of lower income citizens that live in these areas of development. We hope to identify a specific area in either city and propose a way the current residents might cultivate and create their own capital to enhance and maintain their residence through public space.