Detroit, Michigan
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This 7 page paper examines the city of Detroit. Research is provided on aspects such as the economy, the educational system and politics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA750DM.rtf

Developing Downtown America
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This 3 page paper outlines the project of the National League of Cities and HyettPalma Inc called America Downtown -- New Thinking, New Life, which has the aim of revitalizing and regenerating town areas. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEdowntw.rtf

DISASTER PREPARATION AND THINGS TO CONSIDER
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This 3-page paper provides a sample essay of how to prepare for disaster. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTdisaprep.rtf

Douglas Yates / 'The Ungovernable City'
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A 5 page book review that outlines Yates' premise about the local governmental inadequacies that have resulted in the diminished capacity urban centers, including New York and New Haven. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Yates.rtf

Drugs and Urban Violence
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This 15 page paper discusses various aspects of the issue of drugs and urban violence and comments on the strength of the link between drug use and urban violence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: HVDruVio.rtf

Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and The Imagination of Disaster
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This 15 page paper addresses this major issue. Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has also been described as the city of dreams and the city of hope. In an almost prophetic tale of conflict and decline, Mike Davis, in Ecology of Hope: Los Angeles and The Imagination of Disaster, argues that Los Angeles is a city poised for disaster. It is Davis' developed belief that Los Angeles is a city that was constructed in a manner that lends itself to susceptibility to disaster, and promotes a lifestyle that is completely unprepared for these types of natural responses to urban development. More particularly, the major changes that land developers, business leaders and urban planners have made to the region determine the vulnerability of the city to natural disaster. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEcoFea.rtf

Economic Development in Phoenix
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A 5 page paper examining reasons that business and workers continue to move to Phoenix. The population of 3 million grew by 80,000 in 2000, a rate of growth expected to continue for several years. Phoenix has shown no signs of inner city decay that has been common in other rapidly growing areas, and in fact only Atlanta is growing at a faster pace. The paper lists factors that planners will need to address, as well as those that make Phoenix attractive to business. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSphoenix.wps

Empowerment Zones
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of just what the Empowerment Zones are and how they have been implemented. Urban renewal is discussed in general. The successes and failures of the program are outlined and alternatives are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA029pow.rtf

ESSAY ANSWERS ON SOVEREIGNTY AND SPRAWL
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This 3-page paper answers questions about suburban sprawl and state sovereignty rights in the wake of Bush v Gore in 2000. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTsovespra.rtf

Farm Preservation in Pennsylvania
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This 10 page paper provides a look at farm preservation and how Pennsylvania has fared. Solutions for communities are proposed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA117Pa.doc

Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
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A 12 page research paper on the history and characteristics of New York's Fifth Avenue. The writer describes the changing structure, architecture, the spectacular parades, and the stores of the famed avenue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. (Begins Before the Twentieth Century).
Filename: Fifthave.wps

Fire Prevention: Two Cases in Connecticut
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A five page paper which looks at fire prevention and fire safety codes, with particular reference to large institutions such as hospitals, and cites two specific cases from the State of Connecticut involving fires in health-care facilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLfire.wps

Five Day Natural Disaster Scenario
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5 pages. This paper will simulate a five-day diary of the happenings during a natural disaster. The natural disaster this paper covers is the tornado that hit downtown Fort Worth, Texas in March of 2000. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JAntdstr.rtf

Florence, Alabama And Atlanta, Georgia: Compare/Contrast
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6 pages in length. One of the most obvious differences between Florence, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia is that Atlanta is far more popular and recognizable by name alone. The extent to which Atlanta's reputation shadows that of its Alabama counterpart is both grand and far-reaching; that Florence strives to reach the tourism and status level Atlanta has attained speaks to the tremendous value of reputation. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCAtlanta.rtf

Fort Worth Business
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A 6 page overview of business development in Fort Worth. Presents a largely positive view but introduces the question as to whether this development can be expected to pay for itself. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: FortWort.wps

Golden Gate Park / An Urban Landscape
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A 5 page paper that considers the urban landscape of the Golden Gate Park and its impact in terms its geographical study. This paper also includes a brief history of the development of the Golden Gate Park. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Goldenga.wps

Graffiti as Art
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This 13 page paper discusses whether or not graffiti can be considered art. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: HVGrafRt.rtf

Greensboro, North Carolina
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This 15 page paper explores the growth of the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The paper focuses primarily on the commercial and residential real estate markets in the area but provides historical information as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Greensbo.wps

Greenwich Village
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This 10 page paper presents an overview of this famous New York City area. History is provided along with a look at its demographics today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA505GV.rtf

Growth In San Luis Obispo County
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10 pages in length. California's central coast is home to the San Luis Obispo County is located which encompasses just over thirty-three hundred square miles that house a number of recreational- and tourist-related characteristics, not the least of which is one of the nation's largest and most uniquely recognizable castles built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. With a current estimated population of just under twenty-seven thousand people - up approximately one thousand residents from 2006 - the projected number is anticipated to be nearly two hundred ninety-four thousand by the year 2020. The population as a whole has experienced a negative growth rate since the beginning of the millennium. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCSanLuisOb.rtf

Growth of Cities
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This 3 page paper describes how and why American cities changed after WWII. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVGroCit.rtf

Growth, industry, land use and architecture in Blackpool
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A paper which traces the development of Blackpool from prehistoric times to the present day, focusing on medieval, Roman and Victorian land use and architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLbpl.rtf

Herbert Gans/Urban Villagers
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A 5 page book review that examines Professor Herbert J. Gans' landmark work The Urban Villagers, which was originally published in 1962 and revised and updated in 1982. This volume is considered to be a "classic statement against urban renewal and the effects it can have on community ties and patterns" (Herbert J. Gans). The writer summarizes the book's content and relates Gans' principal thesis, which argues against urban renewal projects that displace the poor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khgans.rtf

Highway 32; Kenosha to Sheboygan
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This 7 page paper takes the journey from Kenosha to Sheboygan and looks at different interesting places and features you may find on the way. The paper is written in the style of a tourist guide. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEhway32.wps

Hispanic Oppression in the United States
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This 8 page paper looks at the way in which Hispanics may still feel oppressed in a land where freedom and liberty are supposed to be the principle guiding lights. The paper undertakes this by a fictional interview with Jose, an Hispanic father. The paper looks at the background to the population as well as the current situation including education, social and economic conditions as well as equal rights. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEhispano.wps

History Of Contemporary Issues in Washington, D.C.
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A 6 page paper that focuses on transformation of neighborhoods through processes of gentrification and urban revitalization in D.C. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Dc2.wps

History of Early Inner-City Architecture In New York
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A 10 page that provides an overview of the history of architecture in New York City, with a focus on the book Low Life, by Luc Sante. This paper reflects upon architecture as it relates to urban planning and the implications of early architectural design. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Lifearch.wps

Homelessness: Rates, Causes, Conflicts and Solutions
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the rates, causes, conflicts and possible solutions to homelessness in America. The issue of homelessness within the United States has been studied from many different perspectives. From one perspective, homelessness is seen as a very serious problem which must be overcome from a national initiative to combat poverty and create affordable housing. Studies over the past three decades have tried to determine the main causes of homelessness in America and what solutions can be used to decrease the number of homeless people in the country. From another perspective, urban planners, politicians and those within the justice system often deal with homelessness as a problem which must be removed to accomplish urban renewal projects and many policies towards the homeless have actually become “increasingly punitive, ranging from Welfare reform (effectively reducing program funding and changing the eligibility requirements) to NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) tactics such as anti-camping, anti-panhandling, and zoning ordinances created to remove homeless populations and facilities from specific locations”. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TJhomel1.rtf

Housing & Residential District Evolution
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A 5 page examination of residential use patterns on a historic and worldwide perspective. The writer provides numerous examples of cities which have evolved in terms of their residential use as a result of the transition from production-based activities to consumption-based activities. Concludes that residential use patterns are circular in their historic nature but that they are not predictable given the number of factors which can influence them. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Resmorph.wps

Housing and Housing Problems
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This 6 page paper discusses some of the issues and problems of housing in the U.S. today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVHousng.rtf

How Immigration Affects the Urban Population
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This 3 page paper examines immigration and its impact on cities. The paper projects ten to fifteen years into the future to see how cities will fare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA819imm.rtf

How the Irish Renaissance Influenced the Harlem Renaissance
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of both movements but suggests that the Irish Renaissance had a significant influence on the Harlem Renaissance which came a bit later. Difference and similarities are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA147Ren.rtf

How to Fix the Problem of Unemployment in Lawrence, Massachusetts
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This 3 page paper examines Lawrence Massachusetts and makes recommendations on how to revitalize the economy there. Unemployment is the focus of this investigation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA548Law.rtf

How Urban Schools Are Affected By Society
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This 9 page paper looks at urban schools today, their problems and ways in which they have found solutions. Urban life is studied and the effects of modern society are evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA043urb.rtf

Human Services in Charlotte, NC
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A 4 page research paper that briefly discusses human service programs and facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina. The writer discusses programs that provide poor children with school clothes and school supplies, programs for the homeless, the Lesbian and Gay Community Center, and recreational needs, focusing on Latta Plantation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khcharhs.rtf

Immigrants and the Faceless City
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A six page paper pointing out the relationship between the loss of regional identity and the modern sense of rootlessness. The paper concludes we should take a cue from immigrants, who typically come to this country intending to both preserve their heritage and put down roots. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: KBimmig.wps

Immigration Today
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A 5 page research paper that first of all summarizes the stance of Zhou (2001) on immigration and then offers similar and contrasting positions in a brief literature review. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khimmto.rtf

Impressions of Las Vegas Nevada: An Objective and Subjective Overview
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A 5 page discussion of the many faces of Las Vegas. When one considers Las Vegas the first thought that comes to mind is almost inevitably that of bright lights and fast lifestyles. It is, equally, however, a city of great decadence and bitter despair. It is a city of great wealth and social depravity, the contrast between the two often resulting in a preponderance of activities which elsewhere are illegal. The author of this paper considers the many issues underlying the glamour of Las Vegas. From her water supply, to her insatiable need for electricity, to her legislative environment, Las Vegas is indeed a city of many contrasts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPlasVeg.rtf

Increasing Business-Related Tourism in Philadelphia
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A 15 page paper assessing factors that tourism promoters in Philadelphia should consider in attempting to increase business-related tourism in that city. The paper discusses the economic benefits of tourism and the need for the local community to be involved in the effort, and presents Las Vegas and Hickory, North Carolina as examples of the benefits of business-related tourism. Ensuring a clean, safe environment is the first step toward attracting greater numbers of business travelers. City planners need to ensure that downtown areas are filled with small service businesses rather than empty storefronts. With the city taking the lead, local hotels may begin forming alliances such as those between otherwise unaffiliated hotels in Las Vegas. The adage, "Success breeds success" survives because of the truth contained within it. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KStourPhilly.rtf

Irish Immigration To The United States / 1840 To 1900
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The process of Irish immigrant migration in the United States since the 1900s has resulted in the development of a number of significant Irish communities. This 5 page paper considers the process of Irish immigration and then considers the specific elements of current geographic composition in states like California as a segment of this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Iris1840.wps