The article, Downtown Renaissance, is bout the population growth in cities. After World War II, the population growth in the united states began to become more dense in city areas causing the income to drop. This change made people begin to think that the city life was over, but cities struck back creating a more attractive place filled with new attractions such as shops and restaurants. The commercial industry grew and expanded with the new and improved city life. The article states that people began to go to the city just for prom pictures; there was a noticeable amount of people wanting to be in the city, and have a city background just for pictures. By personal experience, i know that my family always takes the Christmas card picture in the city so that the background is complimentary with the image we are trying to portray to others, that of elegance and sophistication. The city of Greenville suffered a population secretion after World War II as well, and with the same cause, the same outcome. In the 1970s and 80s cities were "places of crime and danger" according the Paul Levy, the president of the Philadelphia Center City District.The population was increasing due to the amount of improvements the city had to offer. Cities seem to become more populated with the more attractions and activities offered. In times of depression and sorrow, people look to "get away" from everything. A populated city is the center for activity; allowing people to shop and have an elegant meal, the perfect escape for a stressing person. This is the reason that the population grew in cities. With the improvements of industries and commercialism, the population is still growing, and the city is becoming more wealthy. Cities are helping people realize the world around them, and are allowing people to have a positive "get away".


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