This paper explores several sources that discuss various aspects of community planning and government.
Urban Planning
This paper discusses some of the problems encountered by urban planners, including clashes with citizens. It uses various writings in support of its ideas about urban planning
"The Arcades Project" by Walter Benjamin
The Arcades Project by Walter Benjamin
Abstract: This paper explores one chapter of Benjamin’s monumental work.
Public Policy: New York City Subway
This paper discusses the NYC subway; gives a brief history and touches on the connection between the MTA and the city’s politics.
Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas
This paper examines the findings of a 1942 study on juvenile delinquency in urban areas and states opinions as to the validity of the study.
Chicago Area Poverty
This paper examines the extent of poverty in Cook County, Illinois and suggests ways in which such poverty could be combated.
Peter Katz: The New Urbanism
This paper examines Katz’s book about the new paradigm for American planned housing
O’Hare Expansion
This paper discusses the planned expansion of O’Hare International Airport.
South Africa
This paper discusses South Africa’s infrastructure and distribution network, and trade restrictions and sanctions.
Greenway Plan for Irvine, California
This report describes how a GIS system can be used to plan a greenway system and make a presentation in support of such a system to city counsel members
Economic Analysis of Hong Kong
This report provides an in-depth look at the economy of Hong Kong with respect to the viability of building a theme park, including a glimpse into the current competition.
Tourism and the Hotel/Resort Industry in Miami
This paper provides a discussion of the effects of tourism on the hotel industry in Miami, with particular focus on social, economic and environmental impacts as well as a brief history and...
Car Pools: A Solution for Some
Introduction: Many American highways are heavily traveled at all times; during rush hours they become parking lots. Workers are late to their jobs, frustrated when they get there or stressed when...
New York Developments & Spaces
Discusses the public and private spaces built in New York during the mid nineteenth - mid twentieth century. Looks at Central park and tenement buildings.
Cultural Changes in New York
Discusses the cultural changes in New York during the mid 19th - mid 20th century. Looks at the Harlem Renaissance and sky scrapers.
Air Pollution in Urban Areas
The article entitled City Children Face Grave Dangers from Air Pollution, found on the Inter Press Service English News Wire from September 27, 1999, outlines the dangers of air pollution that are...
Urban Poverty & Health Care
Discusses the disturbing relationship between poverty and ill-health and offers solutions to this increasingly detrimental problem in the U.S.
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