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RUST BELT DYSTOPIA - Coggle Diagram
RUST BELT DYSTOPIA
Conclusion
Tourism and manufacturing help somewhat
Smart decline untested but has potential
No initiative fully successful
Hybrid approach may be best
Rust Belt Decline
Manufacturing moved away
Population and economy declined
Once booming industry region
Tourism
But jobs are low wage
Attractions must be well-managed
Can bring income to cities
Smart Decline
Frees up funding for other needs
Untested in practice so far
Shrink city size by demolishing unused buildings
Economic Restructuring
Requires investment in incentives
Lower paying service jobs often result
Diversify industries
Regeneration Initiatives