Skid rows : a geographical perspective

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1982-12

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University of Oregon

Zusammenfassung

This study will focus on changes that skid row is experiencing. Following an introductory statement which defines skid row and reviews the area historically, an examination of skid row evolution on a national basis is presented. Specifically, this involves a comparative analysis of thirty-one skid rows representing all regions of the United States. Each skid row is examined as to its 1950, 1968, and 1979 size. and location. Much of the information for this analysis is based on responses to questionnaires and census data. With few exceptions, skid rows have changed substantially from 1950 to 1979. Most have declined significantly in size or relocated to new sites in the central business district. Almost all the cities surveyed have retained a skid row, in some form, over the thirty years studied. A closer view of skid row evolution and change is presented utilizing a case study of Portland, Oregon. Portland was selected for study because it is fairly representative of skid rows in general. It has had a skid row for approximately a century and its process of establishment, growth, and decline through the years has followed a pattern which is typical of other skid rows studies throughout the United States. For example, the current "0ld Town" trend occurring in some skid rows is also happening to Portland1s skid row. Sanborn Maps, city directories, field observations, and census tract reports provide land use data for Portland. Despite the efforts of planners and others to remove skid row from the landscape, with rare exceptions it has existed as an urban phenomenon for at least a century to the present day.

Beschreibung

xvi, 206 p. A print copy of this title is available through the UO Libraries under the call number: KNIGHT HV4504.K56 1982

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Portland (Or.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century, Cities and towns -- United States, Skid row

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