Academic papers on Urban Studies

Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here
This 5 page paper critically reviews the book with a focus on the first four chapters. This book, about the dismal life of children who grow up in this Chicago community, provide food for thought about urban poverty. No additional sources cited.
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Public Administration/History & Recreation
A 12 page research paper that addresses two topics. The first half of the paper is a brief history of policy in public administration from Woodrow Wilson's essay in 1887 to the 1990s. The second half of the paper is a "memo" to a county Board of...
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Political Machines
A 15 page research paper that discusses the characteristics of political machines in American politics from the nineteenth century to the present. The writer examines the connection between political machines to organized labor, as well as the role...
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Affordable Housing in Hartford County, Connecticut
A 6 page paper which examines the conditions of affordable housing in Hartford County, Connecticut. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Access to, and Pace of, Daily Activities in Urban and Suburban Life
This 3 page paper contemplates spatial considerations in terms of urban and suburban lifestyles. The concept of space is held as important in comprehending metropolitan life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Urban Planning in Late Nineteenth Century Paris and London
This 5 page paper considers the way in which urban planning changed in Europe during the late nineteenth century buy looking at both Paris and London. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Road Rage
A 10 page paper which examines this ever increasing public concern and its effect upon the community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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NY State Factory Investigating Commission
A 3 page research paper that explains the origins and achievements of the New York State Factory Investigating Commission (FIC). Begun in reaction to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist fire of 1911, the FIC was eventually responsible for having 36 new...
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The Revitalization of Boston Harbor
This 3 page paper looks at the development of Boston Harbor at the end of the twentieth century. The issue of water pollution is addressed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Urban Design: The Industrial Revolution and Beyond
A 9 page overview of the factors entering into urban design during and immediately following the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and in the United States. The contention is presented that while Britain felt the need to move beyond the grid...
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Cities: Continually Changing Beings
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...
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Leisure Services Report
A paper which analyses the annual report on leisure services from Basingstoke in terms of the layout and content of the report and its coverage of community activities and budgeting.
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Saving America's Cities: The Problem of Urban Sprawl
This 10 page paper looks at urban sprawl with Atlanta as a case study. While the problem is addressed in general, and solutions explored, attention is paid to Atlanta specifically. Environmental issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 8...
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Urban Life in Chicago
This 4 page paper supports a thesis that there are certain elements of poor, urban life that are inextricable such as a bad education and deteriorating neighborhoods. The thesis is explored with the help of an article about changes in Chicago...
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Developing Downtown America
This 3 page paper outlines the project of the National League of Cities and HyettPalma Inc called America Downtown -- New Thinking, New Life, which has the aim of revitalizing and regenerating town areas. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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