The Impacts of Tech Hubs: Inequality and Resistance

Sidewalk Labs' tech-driven approach to urban development in Toronto ended when residents rejected the proposal. Atlanta, known as Silicon Peach or Tech Lanta, is the fastest growing urban tech hub with high income inequality. Tech booms often worsen inequality, displacing locals and enabling surveillance. However, Atlanta and other places are also witnessing a historic mobilization of residents who prioritize people and public goods over profit and policing.