Why the East Ends of (Most) Cities are Poorer

Summary by Krater

This video explores how historical westerly winds and industrial pollution shaped economic disparities between the east and west sides of northern hemisphere cities, concluding that past pollution continues to depress eastern property values. It also promotes Skillshare courses on plant care.

From the video

Answers: Why are the east sides of cities poorer than the west sides?

• Westerly winds
• Coriolis effect
• Industrial Revolution air pollution
• Urban wealth disparities
• Neighborhood sorting
• East side versus west side city differences

What it concludes

• Westerly winds in the northern hemisphere blow from west to east due to the Coriolis effect.
• Historical industrial pollution carried by westerly winds caused long-lasting wealth disparities that persist on the east sides of cities today.
• Even when pollution stops, wealth does not return to the east sides of cities.