Back on the block. I’m teaching Urban Politics this semester. First time in a few years. The first day is usually a give the syllabus send them home type of day, but I wanted to deal with the big questions. So I started with two youtube videos (last time I taught the class youtube didn’t exist):

The first I got from my man K.O.:

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The second I got looking to find something to juxtapose the first with:

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These videos work to drive home very specific images of Detroit, but also specific ideas about what cities were designed for.

The syllabus for those who want to follow along.