B&W Batch #2
iambarr | March 14, 2009
The term Hooverville was coined by Charles Michelson as a reference to the president who “caused” the great depression.
The term Bushville has arisen in the past few years as a way of linking George Bush and the 08 collapse with Herbert Hoover and the 29 collapse.
Fark coined the subtle, but hilarious term Shruburbs based on [...]
iambarr | March 14, 2009
Shanty towns (also called squatter settlements camps, favelas or Georgie Slums) are settlements (sometimes illegal or unauthorized) of impoverished people who live in improvised dwellings made from scrap materials—often plywood, corrugated metal, and sheets of plastic. Shanty towns, which are usually built on the periphery of cities, often do not have proper sanitation, electricity, or [...]
iambarr | March 14, 2009
“This website is a tool for individuals and groups involved in the research and planning of temporary encampments of autonomous emergency shelters.”
Originally devoted to Victoria, BC. Now seems to have enlarged its scope to include the US and more of Canada.
iambarr | March 14, 2009
Becca clued me in to the existence of tent cities, something I had never really known existed. She told me that these tent cities are appearing in the west and mid-west because of the housing collapse. I immediately said “Holy shit that’s so sci-fi!” to which she responded, “that’s so great depression.” I’ll readily admit [...]
