Many of today's major American cities are sprawling metropolises that cater to the extremely wealthy while also housing the very poor. Author Richard Florida describes the growth of inequality and segregation in cities as "the new urban crisis." Join us today as we discuss this phenomenon and what can be done to fix it.
Guests:
- Richard Florida, author, "The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class—and What We Can Do About It"
Event:
The Provost's Discovery Themes Lecture Program presents Richard Florida, The New Urban Crisis
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Mershon Auditorium