Tracking Ethnically Divided Commuting Patterns Over Time: A Case Study of Atlanta

The article written by Woo Jang, is an analysis of the racial divide that happens among many different neighborhoods and regions of the city of Atlanta.  It analyzes the demographic and historical changes that have happened and how it has shaped the culture and identity of the city. The article then goes on to explain how the growing demographic changes from groups for Asia as well as Latin America have drastically changed  the image and  demographics of the city. These newer immigrants are typically going after the lowering paying jobs but their kids are obtaining higher degrees. Majority of these residents lived in the city of Buford, where majority of the racial enclaves live. To contrast this, many of the white citizens of Atlanta are starting to move back into the downtown.  Many of which are moving for the prospect of being closer to their jobs. African-Americans of the town in contrast are starting to move out into many of the southern counties. This article is a stark reminder of the effect of history and demographics can have on the image and culture of a city.

Jang, Woo, and Xiaobai Yao. “Tracking Ethnically Divided Commuting Patterns Over Time: A Case Study Of Atlanta.” Professional Geographer 66.2 (2014): 274. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 24 Feb. 2016.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Atlanta