Overview
Instructions:
In this assignment, you will analyze the maps you created in Assignment 1. You will
apply course concepts to explain patterns of racial and economic segregation over
time and find one local issue that relates to them.
1) Review Your Maps
Examine your maps carefully. Look for:
Changes in racial group distribution
Changes in income levels
Expansion of suburban areas
Signs of gentrification
2) Select Two Course Concepts
Choose two concepts from the course readings. Examples include:
Segregation
Redlining
Suburbanization
Gentrification
Spatial inequality
3) Find a Local News Source Related to Urban
Inequality
Find one local news source (e.g. the Santa Barbara Independent) that discusses a
topic related to:
Development Projects (i.e. new buildings or stadiums)
Gentrification
Housing inequality
Homelessness
Policing
4) Write Your Paper (800-1200 words)
Introduction
Introduce your city
Briefly summarize the patterns shown in your maps
Analyze Patterns
Describe how segregation has changed over time
Compare different neighborhoods or regions
Apply Concepts
Define each concept
Apply each concept to your maps
Use specific examples
Key Processes
Discuss suburbanization and gentrification if present
Explain how race and class patterns interact
Conclusion
Summarize your main findings
5) Submission
Include your maps at the beginning of the word document or pdf submission. Make
sure the legend and all of the data are visible. Include your analysis after the maps.
Double check all information before submitting.