Everyone Deserves a Good Home

The suburban sprawl outside Washington D.C. boasts of some of the wealthiest counties in the nation. People with bank accounts padded by good government jobs, a technological career, or development enjoy cushy lives. In contrast, Washington D.C. struggles with its high poverty and crime rates and bad public education. With the exception of people who live in richer communities such as Georgetown, residents and business owners are in no place to sufficiently support many services required of the city.

This is the situation that authors of Introduction to Sociology seemed to be referencing as they talked about suburban wealth causing inner-city decay.
If I were a member of the Washington D.C. City Council, I would concentrate on building a community that can support better schools and make for safer, healthier communities.

No one wants to live in dangerous, shabby areas. This is why I believe that the Washington D.C. government should do much to encourage and sustain revitalization. Non-profit groups interested in improving the city should put some focus on supporting cultural and business initiatives to make the city more attractive and build community.

I have no research to prove this statement, but based on personal experience, even larger cities such as New York are more attractive to wealthier people because of the shops, culture, and business opportunities it presents. I realize there are dangerous parts of New York, but even in the small amount of time I have spent there I noticed a small-town feel in the city that is sorely lacking in Washington D.C. Bagel-shop owners chatted with loyal customers. People acted more comfortable.
For the sake of many suffering Washington D.C. residents, I hope D.C. becomes a place like this soon!