In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex sociological process of urban decay, exploring how once-thriving cities fall into disrepair, decrepitude, and "urban blight". We examine the root causes of this phenomenon, including deindustrialization, population decline, and the fragmentation of families and social cohesion.

Join us as we break down the history and global impact of urban rot:

• The Exodus: How the shift from public transit to private cars and the post-WWII boom of suburbs—often driven by "white flight"—drained resources and people from city centers,.

• Systemic Failures: We discuss how urban planning decisions, freeway construction, and discriminatory practices like redlining accelerated economic deprivation in the United States,.

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