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Papers On Urban Studies
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Urban Sprawl
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An 8 page review of the factors which lead to urban sprawl. Emphasizes that urban sprawl often has a negative impact on surrounding farmland and sensitive environmental areas but a positive impact on land value. Correlates urban sprawl with population growth and recommends the use of effective urban planning to help keep it in check. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPurbanS.wps
Urbanization In The Late Nineteenth Century
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3 pages in length. The urbanization of America during the latter part of the nineteenth century not only changed the nation's values, but it also created unforeseen problems with regard to the bustling growth of cities, the complications of new technologies and the reactions that people had to such significant transformation. Indeed, for a society to survive, it must be willing to grow. However, there comes a point when that growth turns into a detriment more than the asset it was originally intended to be -- such was the case with America's urbanization during the late nineteenth century. The writer discusses how urbanization changed America in the late nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCurban.wps
Washington, DC / A Study of the Georgetown Neighborhood
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Washington, D.C., is made up of a number of complex neighborhood regions that have distinct topography,
economic conditions, land use and local problems. This 10 page paper is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Georgetown neighborhood, relating factors
like location and internal layout, the people, historic preservation in the community, historical development and a range of other applicable elements that provide a substantive view of this community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Washindc.wps
Why Tacoma Was Not Selected As State Capital
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5 pages in length. Tacoma, Washington, was not chosen to represent the state as its capital for the same reasons other similar cities were overlooked as well: Olympia proved to be a more beneficial location for such an important appointment. Granted, there are myriad variables that come into play when the location of a state’s capital is being evaluated, but there is always more than just a handful of deciding – albeit sometimes inconsequential factors – that ultimately determine the best place for state government to reside. The writer discusses various reasons why Tacoma may not have been the best choice for Washington’s state capital. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tacoma.wps
"Black Picket Fences" by Mary Pattillo McCoy
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A 5 page paper which provides a
general overview of Mary Pattillo McCoy's "Black Picket Fences." McCoy's book details,
through interviews, the conditions being experienced in Black middle class today. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: RApicket.rtf
(The) First County Park
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10 pages in length. An analytical examination of how nineteenth century Newark, New Jersey saved itself by creating the nation's first county park. Excellent reference for those studying topics relevant to urban politics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Essxpark.wps
A Comparison of Industrial and Pre-Industrial Society
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This 3 page paper takes a look at the industrial revolution and how society has changed as a result. There is a focus on city life and how the people changed along with the landscape. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA343inr.rtf
A Development Plan for Sweetwater Florida
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the community and explores possible solutions to its problem of crime and overcrowding. General ideas are provided, much of which is based on a successful endeavor by a Boston neighborhood called DSNI. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA240DSN.rtf
A Look At Urban Problems / Detroit
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An 8 page essay on socioeconomic problems in the city of Detroit, Michigan (U.S.A.). Some of the issues discussed include housing loan discrimination, destruction of parks, and urban pollution. No bibliography.
Filename: Urban.wps
A Polish Immigrant to America and his Used Car Business
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This 5
page report is written in a style that demonstrates a human
interest and neighborhood business type of reporting. It profiles
a small business owner Andrzej Borkowska and his used car company
-- “Honesty Used Cars.” No bibliography.
Filename: BWpolcar.wps
A Sociological Look At Hartford, CT
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A 7 page research paper which examines the city of Hartford, CT as to its religious groups, institutions, school system and other aspects of its society. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Hartford.wps
