If we enter a depression, what will life in cities be like?

Question

Crime, chaos, unruly mobs? Will cities collapse? Will people flee to the suburbs?

Answer 1

Life will be generally the same, and we still aren't even officially in a recession yet, so I wouldn't worry about it.

They will probably be more crime, mostly fraud, but I believe most people will be fine, there won't be a collapse of cities, shut down of social services, or anything like that.

It will be ok! :-)

Answer 2

High level of civil unrest just like the LA rights and Katrina, so have a gun. Most likely all stores, hospitals, and schools will be shut down.  In the end result there will be a lot of chaos.

Answer 3

Most likely an increase in crime, and scams and frauds of all sorts.