The refugee city of Damascus has many characteristics that differ from those of American cities. In Damascus, the refugees are struggling as a community with remembering the horrors they experienced in their home. They are all struggling daily to get enough food, water, and shelter for their families, which does happen in America, but not as much in such a condensed area. Also, they are not allowed to leave the city unless they get special permission or they need medical attention. However, in America people are free to come and go wherever they please. There is a similarity in the way the people act. America is a place of free market economy, and the refugees in Damascus have taken it upon themselves to live that way. The developed a market, built stores, sell/trade shelter, and do whatever they can to make money for themselves, which is basically capitalism like in the United States. The Chinese cities described are very different and far more developed than the cities in America. Cities in the United States are very congested and have extremely large ecological footprints with little to no efforts to change. However, the cities in China are quickly developing in many ways. They are building taller buildings and making the cities more accessible. Most people are able to take public transportation, bike, or even walk anywhere they may need to go, basically eliminating the need for cars.
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