Scenarios about 'urban decay'
The deterioration of cities or urban areas characterized by declining infrastructure, abandoned buildings, economic disinvestment, and population loss. Urban decay became particularly pronounced in many Western industrial cities during the mid-to-late 20th century as manufacturing declined, suburban flight occurred, and economic policies shifted. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of urban development, industrial policy, or social movements could significantly alter the trajectory and extent of urban deterioration in major metropolitan centers.
What If New York City's Fiscal Crisis of the 1970s Was Avoided?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New York City escaped its devastating fiscal crisis of the 1970s, potentially changing the trajectory of urban America and preventing decades of austerity and decline.
What If The Rust Belt Never Formed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the American manufacturing heartland maintained its economic vitality and never experienced the devastating industrial decline that created the Rust Belt.