Why are eastern parts of cities poorer?

Researchers have found that it’s due to the impact of air pollutants at the time of the Industrial Revolution, as prevailing winds in the U.S. and Europe typically blow from west to east. And it’s an impact that has lasted into today.

Why is the East Side always the bad side of town?

in much of the northern hemisphere, the prevailing winds are westerlies – blowing from west to east. The massive, unchecked pollution from these early industries would therefore drift eastward, making the air quality much lower in the east end of cities, lowering the desirability (and price) of the housing.

Why are western parts of cities richer?

This is because the areas of greatest disamenity were the riverbanks which were hosts to major heavy industry. Thus the wealthiest residences were built as far away from the edges of the city and as close possible to the major amenity- Central Park.

Why is the south side of cities always bad?

In the US the term “the wrong side of the tracks” used to be common, applied to industrual cities with a major railroad running thru them. Often the ‘wrong side’ was East, downwind of the factories (as prevailing winds are from West in temperate climates.). North or South is not the issue.

Why is the East poorer than the West?

Why was East London so poor?

The East End has always contained some of London’s poorest areas. The main reasons for this include: The medieval system of copyhold, which prevailed throughout the Manor of Stepney into the 19th century. There was little point in developing land that was held on short leases.

Why is there so much poverty in cities?

The income elasticity of demand for land is too low for urban poverty to come from wealthy individuals’ wanting to live where land is cheap (the traditional explanation of urban poverty). The urbanization of poverty comes mainly from better access to public transportation in central cities.

Why was the East End so poor?

Why are southern parts of cities richer?

The reason for southern parts being better is due to the growth of cities from one central location into a southward direction, like Delhi and Chennai. Mumbai on the other hand grew from a southern direction itself, so it has the planned and well laid British designed parts, while the poorer localities grew northwards.

What makes East London special?

East London is all about its long, white stretches of sandy beach that appeal to surfers, swimmers and sun worshippers alike. The beaches here are some of the finest in the world and a few, like Nahoon Reef, are a surfer’s paradise and host to international surfing competitions.

How do cities reduce poverty?

All of these strategies can be found in local anti-poverty initiatives, as well initiatives such as: youth mentoring; job training; reducing unintentional pregnancies; raising minimum wages; providing universal basic income; increasing transport access, and many more.