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Originally Posted by 10023
Rich people leaving cities is what destroyed most American cities after WW2. It’s why most American cities are not the vibrant places they once were.
But I don’t see this being a worthwhile debate, so I will leave it at that.
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That is true, but that was also a result of policies and beliefs that prevented the people left in US cities at that time from growing their own wealth and controlling the communities. Kinda connects back to the white flight thread.
I don't think London will face the same problems. The US problem was based on old racist beliefs and policies. London, as well as New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other cities today, is very cosmopolitan where groups from all income levels, races, nationalities, etc can possibly live in harmony.
I know you mentioned before that rich people are the most important group in a city. I agree that they are important, but they aren't the only ones that make up a city. If a city is only filled with rich folks, it's basically a gated community that pretty much is the same no matter where you go in the world because they are all part of the same elite group. Cities are interesting because of the diversity.