Equitable Growth in Detroit: 7th Period by Brandon Moss https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2 Team Research Collection en-us 2020-09-03 18:29:03 UTC 2025-04-24 09:21:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png What are the main struggles in Detroits economy https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153950846 Higher taxes and poor services are the main struggles in Detroits economy ]]> 2022-04-22 17:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153950846 The tax paying average https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153951486 In 2021 42.9% of U.S. citizens paid taxes, while 57.1% did not. Any household with an income of between 40,000 and 50,000 also didn't have to pat taxes.]]> 2022-04-22 17:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153951486 Why is economic growth important? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153952829 When the economy grows the government can make more money from collecting taxes. This allows the government to provide more services for their residents. Such as education, health care, social protective services etc. So, the more an economy grows the better the quality of life should be.

]]> 2022-04-22 17:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153952829 Why is Equity important https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153959063 Equity is important because it makes sure people get what they need and extra help if they need it.]]> 2022-04-22 18:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153959063 The Detroit income average https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153959097 The average income in Detroit households is $31,133]]> 2022-04-22 18:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153959097 Kameron Roberson https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153962857 Equal Job and Housing Support Oppurtunities for the homeless.]]> 2022-04-22 18:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153962857 https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153965886 Making it cheaper to live, the amount of homeless people shows that living is too expensive.]]> 2022-04-22 18:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153965886 Dejajuan Ramsey https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153967783 Creating organizations for people with low income , especially focusing on helping people get better jobs and be able to provide more for their children ]]> 2022-04-22 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153967783 Question 21 https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969519 The programs that are currently in place that ensure equitable economic growth are Equitable Economic Development Fellowship through the National League of Cities, PolicyLink and Urban Land Institute.]]> 2022-04-22 18:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969519 Our Focus: Companies vs. Citizens https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969630 - Will economic growth primarily affect citizens or companies?
-Will the economic growth lead to permanent safety net or only small changes?
-How does economic growth affect citizens?
-How can equity benefit Detroiters?
-Why should all residents of Detroit benefit from economic growth?]]> 2022-04-22 18:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969630 Kailyn https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969733 How has the economy been growing so far?
 Economy has been growing by consumer spending and business investments.]]> 2022-04-22 18:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153969733 What are things that we need for economic growth? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153970216 Some factors that can effect economic growth are access to natural resources, technology, labor force, and increasing the output of goods. What we can do in Detroit specifically is increase job opportunities by creating new spaces of work. Additionally, we can repair communities that have damaged structures (such as parks, sidewalks, abandoned houses) So more people would feel enticed to work in Detroit.]]> 2022-04-22 18:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153970216 Question 23 https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153972564 Economic growth benefits both companies and citizens because for citizens economic growth enables comsumers to comsume more goods and benefits to enjoy better living standards and for companies include higher average incomes.]]> 2022-04-22 18:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153972564 19. Why is equity important? – Equity is important because everyone deserves to get what they need when they need it. 20. How can equity benefit Detroiters? – Equity is getting what you need when you need it, so equity can benefit Detroiters by giving them what they need. 25. Will growing the population affect growth? – Yes. The economy can grow or crash depending on the skills of the population. https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153977053 2022-04-22 18:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153977053 The main struggles in Detroit’s economy?? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153979650
Poverty,  transportation (streets, potholes, ongoing construction) , ]]> 2022-04-22 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153979650 Creating more shelters for the people without homes. https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980127 2022-04-22 18:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980127 What is the average income in Detroit? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980436 Detroit has an unemployment rate of 9.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Detroit has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

]]> 2022-04-22 18:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980436 Citizens vs. Companies: Equity & Benefits https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980450 How can equity benefit Detroiters? 
Problems: The job opportunities in Detroit are not equitable. There’s a very high unemployment rate. 
Benefit: More jobs allowing residents to make more money. Businesses would have more employees. 


Why should all residents of Detroit have the privilege of benefitting from economic growth? 
Detroit’s public image would improve drastically.  
There would be more funds to use to improve/fix the city. 
Citizens would be more likely to work hard thus giving businesses higher quality products from their workers. 
Violence such as muggings would be less common. 
]]> 2022-04-22 18:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153980450 Detroit vs Pittsburgh https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153982580 Unlike Detroit’s 9.8%, Pittsburgh has an unemployment rate of 7.1%]]> 2022-04-22 18:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153982580 Lianah https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153984715 The benefits of economic growth for citizens Higher Average incomes.]]> 2022-04-22 18:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2153984715 How many houses have access to decent air conditioning? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160934097 According to a study done by the Environmental Science & Technology Journal, about 47% of Detroiters have no air conditioning and only have access to windows.]]> 2022-04-27 18:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160934097 Why might people not want to replace AC units on their own? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160934791 AC units can cost an upwards of $10,000. Detroit already has a poverty rate of about 35%. These are the people who are more likely to live in houses without A/C systems. So, they may not be able to afford repairs]]> 2022-04-27 18:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160934791 How much would it costs to replace windows? https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160935832 Window repairs for one window can range from $150-$350. With the average being $250]]> 2022-04-27 18:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160935832 Resources for home repair https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160944593 Move-In Detroit Loans | Apply Now | Hebrew Free Loan Detroit (hfldetroit.org)
This one is specifically for Jewish people]]> 2022-04-27 18:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brandonmoss/gz3rytilabmtvta2/wish/2160944593