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Papers On Urban Studies
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Cities & Progressivism
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A 5 page research paper that the concept of progressivism within the context of urban politics. Paul Peterson has argued that cities are compelled to compete with other cities in regards to the development of new businesses and industry in order to expand their tax base and generate new revenues. Peterson pictures redistributive policies as "pernicious" and "unproductive" because they undermine a city's competitive edge (Peterson 40). Basically, Peterson sees developmental policies as beyond the scope routine local politics, leaving only allocational policies are the only remaining arena for local level debate (Peterson 40-44). Is this pessimistic assessment accurate? Is it possible to have a truly progressive agenda within the context of contemporary urban politics? This question is examined according to the experiences of three cities, San Francisco, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khurbpro.rtf
Cities / Social - Cultural Changes
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A 6 page research paper compares modern society in Los Angeles and Boston with ancient Sparta and Athens. The writer focuses on crime and education, and general concerns of the police state. References are made to works by Zimiatin, Ellison and Plato. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Citycult.wps
Cities Grow -- Urban Sprawl In The United States & Canada
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A 9 page research paper on urban sprawl. From both an historical and modern perspective, the writer examines how the spreading of large cities into "metropolitan areas" which extend outwards into the suburbs, has contributed to social, economic, and even physical decay within the city itself. An analysis of how and why urban sprawl occurs is complemented by case examples. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Urbanspr.wps
Cities: Continually Changing Beings
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A 5 page overview of the many factors affecting city evolution. The author reveals the physical and social changes which can be observed in a city overtime emphasizing the interconnectivity between the city and the countryside and, indeed, between the city and the world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcities.rtf
City Morphology / As Evidenced By the Greek, Romans, Italians, & French
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A 5 page overview of city evolution as evidenced by the Greek, Roman and Italian cultures. Discusses how the Greeks heavily influenced Roman cities and how the Romans, in turn, influenced Italian cities. Gives several examples of planned and organic cities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Citymorp.wps
City Organization And Evolution
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A 5 page overview of the changes experienced by the American city over time. Discusses the structural and political organization and the interrelationship of city government with regional, state and federal government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: CityOrg.wps
Community Gardens (Article Evaluation)
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This 3 page paper examines a research paper by Been and Voicu (2006) entitled The Effect of Community Gardens on Neighboring Property Values. Community gardens are discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA615gar.rtf
Community Report, Casper, WY 82604
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A 7 page research paper that focuses on the community of Casper, WY and cultural issues in regards to minorities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khcaswy.rtf
Compare And Contrast Five City Plans
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A 5 page paper. The five cities are Santa Monica, CA; South Bend, IN; Fort Collins, CO; New Haven, CT; and Asheville, NC. The writer compares and contrasts the plans in general, broad terms, identifying how they are alike and different. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PG5city.rtf
Competitive Problems in Port Jacksonville, Florida
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A 5 page paper on Port Jacksonville, Florida (an area with many specially designed facilities tailored specifically for the automobile trade) and the problems that it faced during the early and mid-1990's as a result of increased competition between cities and states. The writer analyzes Port Jacksonville's competitive environment and makes determinations about its not-so-bright future. It is realized that the socioeconomic make-up of the entire region depends on this one port city and consequently, recommendations are made for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Portjack.wps
Cost Planning Services of a Quantity Surveyor
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This 5 page paper describes the cost planning services a quantity surveying practice provides. The paper includes and outline of the breadth of these services and then considers some of these services in greater depth to give the student an idea of the breadth and dept of the responsibilities of quantity surveyors. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEquansu.wps
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