Chapter 9: Cities

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Although its population would allow Aspen to be considered a small town, the Colorado state Constitution allows it to declare itself a town or city. As a result, Aspen is a very small city in regards to population. There is not much cultural diversity in the city since about 94% of the population is white and is mostly a white-collar city. The city relies heavily on tourism and thus the city and natural environment are the main attractions. There are many people that cannot afford to live in the city and have to move outside the city and commute to work. The concentric model zone does apply for Aspen, but the lower class is taken out because they cannot afford to live in the city. The lower class and a certain portion of the middle class have to rely on commuting from bedroom communities such as Basalt and Carbondale.


http://www.ultimatetaxi.com/1999/aspen530.jpg
Picture of Aspen along the mountain during the winter.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspen,_Colorado#Transportation
http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Aspen-Colorado.aspx#1