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Papers On Urban Studies
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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
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
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