Academic papers on Urban Studies

Impressions of Las Vegas Nevada: An Objective and Subjective Overview
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...
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Cairo: An Old But Modern City
This 20 page paper provides a look at the modern city of Cairo as well as intense look at its history. Historic regions, relics and buildings are discussed in light of how they have been modernized. The City of the Dead, the pyramids and its...
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Five Day Natural Disaster Scenario
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.
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California: Image Appeal
6 pages in length. The image of California that Disneyland seeks to reflect is one of lightheartedness, fun and adventure, as well as instilling a sense of equity to all living beings; targeting tourists, migrants, laborers and other non-residents,...
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Demographics of Washington D. C.
5 pages. This paper gives detailed demographic information about the District of Columbia including such things as population, college graduates, the median income, types of housing, and much more. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Effects of Poverty on Children's Respiratory Health: A Look at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Section of Brooklyn, New York
This 7 page paper looks at poverty in a Brooklyn neighborhood. How the problem of childhood asthma is handled in light of detrimental effects of poverty is discussed in depth. The condition of asthma is explored, particularly as it manifests in...
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Dallas, Texas: More than Just Another City
7 pages. This paper gives an interesting look at the city of Dallas, Texas. Includes the history, some of the famous events that have happened there, the current economy and highlights the most remarkable places to go. Dallas isn't just another...
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PROS AND CONS OF LAND USE REGULATIONS
This paper examines land use regulations and whether they help or hinder economic development. Examples used include how Rhode Island has upgraded its laws to be more fair in the area of land use, and how one city managed to drive away a business...
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Nationalism And Ethnic War
5 pages in length. According to Michael Ignatieff's Warriors Honor Ethnic War and the Modern, "nationalism does not simply 'express' a preexistent identity: it constitutes a new one. Nationalism is a fiction : it requires the willing suspension of...
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Urban History of Paris
A 14 page paper which examines how the city was transformed from Medieval Paris to the trademark infrastructure of a contemporary urban center by Baron Georges Haussmann. Specifically considered are the city
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Sociological Concepts as They Pertain to Urban Development
This 5 page paper takes a look at urban development through the eyes of several sociologists. Tonnies, Marx and Engels, and Weber are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Problem of Homelessness/Review of Literature
10 pages. A 10 page research paper that gives an overall look at the homeless situation summarizing the current research, theories and knowledge regarding this social problem. The writer demonstrates that society is still not close to finding a...
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Robert Fishman
A 5 page book review of Fishman
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United States Census Data for Cleveland Ohio
5 pages. This paper gives detailed demographic information about the Cleveland, Ohio area including such things as population, college graduates, the median income, types of housing, and much more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Development Plan for Sweetwater Florida
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. ...
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