The oil industry played an important role in the early development of Los Angeles by providing the source of power for many industries. The oil is a very important source of power which fueled the development of the motor vehicle industry as well as aircraft industry. This also facilitated a lot of innovation and technological advancements in Los Angeles. The oil industry also contributed greatly to the labor and employment opportunities in to the people of Los Angeles which in turn helped in raising their standards of living. Many industries in Los Angeles therefore rely on the oil industry in order to run their daily operational activities.
The oil industry in Los Angeles therefore played a major role in the rapid economic development. The provision of fuel enabled development of industries especially those based on oil as the source of power. The faster development of automobile industry in Los Angeles is attributed to the oil industry. The exhibition provides an analysis of the structures build from 1940 to 1990.The structures rapidly grew both in design and size making Los Angeles a complex city made up tall structures. The unemployment rate in Los Angeles remains relatively higher than the average national rate. The high economic growth rate is attributed to the oil available in this region. There was an increase in employment by 80 percent from the year 1940 to 1960.The construction industry employment increased by 67 percent in the period of 1940 to 1960.
The history of this oil industry in Los Angeles is responsible for the location of buildings and structures. The oil wells have greatly influenced the urban planning in Los Angeles in order to facilitate the growth of the economy while at the same time ensuring protection of the environment. The location of oil wells was done in a manner that could cause minimal environmental problems. The exhausted oil wells have been converted to structures like recreational grounds. The important issue to consider is the influence of the oil industry on the lives of people and the environmental impact. The corporate social responsibility by the companies in the oil industry should be taken into consideration. The impact of the oil industry on the industrial development in Los Angeles is also a matter that need closer consideration in order to assess the contribution from other industries other than oil industry.
References
McMichael, P. (2008). Development and social change: A global perspective. Los Angeles: Pine Forge Press.
