Essays and Research Papers on Urban Studies

A 5 page paper which presents a basic demographic study of Denton, Texas. Urban information such as population, eduction, income levels, and ethnic diversity are covered in addition to other topics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that argues that parents should be held accountable for the crimes that their children commit if society ever hopes to put an end to these tragedies. Discussed are the circumstances that surrounded the Columbine shooting in 1999 and the Flint, Michigan shooting in 2000 and how both cases reflect parental ...

A 5 page book review on "Bourgeois Utopias - The Rise and Fall of Suburbia" by Robert Fishman. No additional sources cited.

This 40 page paper looks at the Jamaican community living in London and examines the influence that they have had on the wider community and the way in which that community has effected them. Issues such as the language, racism, schooling, housing, politics, religion and the arts are all discussed with their influence being assessed ...

An 8 page paper examining the possibility that the same factors underlying Detroit's decline and loss of industry were those contributing to Atlanta's rapid growth between 1986 and 1996. The paper finds through a literature review that the two share very little similiarities aside from black crime, police inefficiency and more typical urban problems. ...

This 8 page paper examines the natural ecosystems of East Brunswick, NJ. Ecological content areas considered include: water and water quality, land and mineral use, air quality, pollution and monitoring practices in all areas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which illustrates various experiences in urban environments in New York. The places visited are a welfare office, a luxury hotel, a civil court, and a factory. No sources cited.

A 12 page paper which discusses the politics of urban renewal, with emphasis on Adriaen's Landing which is in Hartford, Connecticut. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the South Boston neighborhood as it is described in the news stories of 1970. This paper considers the issues that were raised, the implementation of bussing and the approaches to addressing suburban development and their impacts on the progression of South Boston. This paper outlines ...

7 pages in length. The focus of this paper is on the rise, the fall and the redevelopment of the major central cities. What caused the inner city's downfall and how can it be brought back to life once again? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Orange County, California has long lived with the reputation of affluence and conservatism. This may or may not be true, however, the existence of the stereotype has certainly had an influence on how Orange County is viewed. This 7 page paper argues that Orange county is not simply a conglomeration of cities too expensive and too conservative for ...

(5pp) The City of Phoenix, and the surrounding valley, is one of the most sought after residential and business region in the country. Consequently traffic congestion and its accompanying concerns, such as air pollution, noise control, convenience, and overall quality of life, are vital issues if the city is to continue to ...

A 5 page paper discussing decay in downtown Detroit, the renovation of the L&N Railroad terminal in Knoxville, Tennessee and the conversion of tobacco warehouses in Durham, North Carolina to a pedestrian shopping mall. These beautiful old buildings that have been sitting vacant for decades can have a positive effect on the areas around them. Narrow, twisting ...

5 pages in length. Describes the Malthusian approach to population growth and environmental issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10-page paper that examines the urban housing situation as it exists in the inner-cities of America today and defines some of the strategies that have been proposed to improve this situation, especially for lower-income citizens. Included is a discussion of the present situation in Chicago, the urban renewal strategies this city has adopted, ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the negative public perspective of the Los Angeles Police Department. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

24 pages in length. Worldwide, humanity's encroachment upon the land is causing perilous consequences to the wildlife community. From America's national parks to the Belize rain forests to the global deserts, animals are fighting for their very existence as mankind's urban sprawl continues to infringe upon the environment. Wildlife rehabilitation clinics have significantly ...

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.

9 pages in length. The land developers and the environmentalist have yet to meet eye-to-eye on the issue of urban sprawl in metropolitan Detroit and likely never will. According to those who believe that environmentally sustainable cities are a workable solution, the concept will incorporate enough protective aspects to make it a worthwhile ...

This 12 page paper considers the goals, strategies and changes over the past 50 years in the plan for developing the InterCounty Connector, a major road project in Montgomery County, Maryland. This paper considers the specific challenges to urban planners and the struggles that have emerged as a result of the conflicts over this ...

This 5 page paper looks at different types of bills of quantity and builders quantity considering how and when they are used and some of the problems that may be encountered. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the cost planning services a quantity surveying practice provides. The paper includes and outline of the breadth of these services and then considers some of these services in greater depth to give the student an idea of the breadth and dept of the responsibilities of quantity surveyors. The bibliography cites ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of urban concerns. Their causes, consequences, and policy issues are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page review of Tracy Kidder's Pulitzer Prize winning account of life in Northampton, Massachusetts—entitled "Home Town"--is a spellbinding book that takes the reader into the heart and soul of a typical American small town. Kidder expertly, and seemingly effortlessly, pulls together the compelling stories of various people in Northampton, and, in doing ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at Russian immigration to Brooklyn's Brighton Beach that took place at the end of the twentieth century. The effect that the new immigrants have had on the region's older Russian Jews is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.