Argument 37 提纲

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Arg 37 construct factories to revitalize the city-o

The following appeared in a recommendation from the planning department of the city of Transopolis.

Ten years ago, as part of a comprehensive urban renewal program, the city of Transopolis adapted for industrial use a large area of severely substandard housing near the freeway.Subsequently, several factories were constructed there, crime rates in the area declined, and property tax revenues for the entire city increased.To further revitalize the city, we should now take similar action in a declining residential area on the opposite side of the city.Since some houses and apartments in existing nearby neighbourhoods are currently unoccupied, alternate housing for those displaced by this action will be readily available.

Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.



G1: Ten years ago, as part of a comprehensive urban renewal program, the city of Transopolis adapted for industrial use a large area of severely substandard housing near the freeway.

G2: Subsequently, several factories were constructed there, crime rates in the area declined, and property tax revenues for the entire city increased.

C1: To further revitalize the city, we should now take similar action in a declining residential area on the opposite side of the city.

G3: Since some houses and apartments in existing nearby neighborhoods are currently unoccupied,

C2: alternate housing for those displaced by this action will be readily available.


A1 (G1, G2): Adapting the area for industrial use was the main reasons why factories were constructed, crime rates declined and tax revenue increased.

A2 (C1): It is feasible to take similar action on the opposite side of the city now given the changes of the economy and other factors.

A3 (G3, C2): The unoccupied houses and apartments are suitable for relocation.


- Whether the investors would be interested in building factories in the new area
- suitable manufacturing projects (market with strong demand for the products)
- supply of inexpensive skilled labor
- safe environment for operating factories

- other reasons why crime rates declined and property tax revenue increased
- maybe a new police chief was assigned to improve the efficiency of the police
- the installation of surveillance cameras
- funded NGO projects to engage the youth at risk

- whether the unoccupied houses and apartment could accommodate the displaced residents
- whether the residents are willing to relocate
- the ownership of the houses and apartment
- the conditions of the houses and apartment and the cost of renovation



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