Shrinking Cities

Shrinking cities are urban areas experiencing significant population decline due to factors like deindustrialization, economic challenges, or suburbanization. As residents move away, these cities often face vacant buildings, reduced tax revenue, and economic decline, which can lead to abandoned neighborhoods and decreased services. The phenomenon highlights how economic shifts and societal changes impact urban landscapes, prompting cities to adapt through measures like repurposing empty spaces or encouraging new development to revitalize their communities.