Socioeconomic Structure In Los Angeles As A Stimulus For The 1992 Riots
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A 9 page research paper on social conditions which caused the eruption of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The writer posits that the Rodney King verdict was merely a final stimulus ('the straw that broke the camel's back') for the ensuing violence but that various other social, economic, cultural, and demographic factors contributed to it as well. Conflict, race relations, and immigration to South Central Los Angeles are of particular importance in this insightful sociopolitical analysis. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Socioeconomic Structure In Los Angeles As A Stimulus For The 1992 Riots

Recycling Cities' Industrial Areas
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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 streets may not be conducive to using them again as industrial sites, but there are higher and better uses available. Whether used for shops, restaurants, offices, apartments or a combination, cities' old industrial areas can become vital once again, and in ways never originally intended. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Recycling Cities' Industrial Areas

City Planning In Renaissance Italy
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A 12 page research paper that analyzes the role of the Renaissance in Italian architecture and city planning, focusing on the cities of Venice, Florence, and Rome. The writer postulates that the Renaissance style of simplicity and symmetry, along with each city's geography, particularly influenced the development of neighborhoods and communities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: City Planning In Renaissance Italy

Organized Crime In the History of Chicago
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A 6 page research paper which looks specifically at the Prohibition era and how Chicago was ruled by gangsters, bootleggers, and corrupt politicians at that time. This era ended when mobster Al Capone was finally arrested for tax evasion by 'Untouchable' leader Elliott Ness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Organized Crime In the History of Chicago

Jerusalem
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This 14 page report examines Jerusalem and the struggles, historical and current, the city has faced. It gives a brief overview of the city's history, as well as the conflicts inherent in a city considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Bibliography included.
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Paper Title: Jerusalem

The Destruction of Jerusalem
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A 10 page overview of the ancient history of Jerusalem with emphasis on two of its many periods of seige, the Babylonian siege in 587 B.C. and the Roman siege in 70 A.D. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: The Destruction of Jerusalem

Religious Life in American Ethnic Communities
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A 10 page paper comparing the religious experience of those living in American urban ghettos during the first half of the twentieth century, as described in Chaim Potok’s 'The Chosen;' Robert A. Orsi’s 'Madonna of 115th St;' and James Baldwin’s 'Go Tell It On The Mountain.' The paper argues that while there are distinctive differences in the way the Italian, Jewish, and Black Pentecostal communities worshipped God, there are remarkable similarities in the way that all the groups discussed used religion as a cement to bind their communities together. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Religious Life in American Ethnic Communities

Gangs / Chicago & L.A.
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An 8 page research overview of the social and economic factors affecting the establishment of gangs in Chicago and Los Angeles, the 'political' differences between the formation of the gangs, expansion of gang territories, and the differences between law enforcement efforts. The writer supports the argument that the most effective form of enforcement has been collusion between law enforcement agencies and gang communities through several examples. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Paper Title: Gangs / Chicago & L.A.

Environmental Racism & Landfills of the Inner-City
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A 20 page analytical paper examining the idea that large inner-cities seem to have their sanitation landfills strategically located in and around minority neighborhoods. A discussion of relevant case law, economic rationale, and environmental concern is provided. The writer posits that elected officials must take action or be held responsible for the harmful effects that nearby garbage dumps have upon members of the African-American and Latino communities. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Garbager.wps
Paper Title: Environmental Racism & Landfills of the Inner-City

Environmentally Sustainable Cities: A Contradiction In Terms
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6 pages in length. There is no question that the notion of environmentally sustainable cities represents a contradiction in terms for the simple reason that the very aspect of any sort of growth will have a detrimental impact upon the environment. In light of the fact that the world's population continues to explode, thus requiring more and more room and resources in which to appease the earth's inhabitants, the environment is facing continued degradation while much of its wildlife is becoming threatened. However, there are those who believe that the notion of environmentally sustainable cities is more than just a notion; indeed, they contend that modern design will help to allow mankind and the environment to harmoniously co-exist. The writer discusses environmentally sustainable cities in relation to being a contradiction in terms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Environmentally Sustainable Cities: A Contradiction In Terms

The Impact Of The Environment On Highway Construction
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This 12 page paper provides an investigation of the different environmental factors that impact the decision making process for highway construction. This paper considers the impacts of environment on the physical, structural, financial, economic and technological factors that are evaluated when considering the construction of a new highway. This paper also presents an example of how an engineer might address these issues when planning a construction design. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: The Impact Of The Environment On Highway Construction

New York City / Media Visual Imagery
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20 pages in length. The media image of New York City is one that is both intriguing and dishonest; nowhere else are there more accounts of stereotypical imagery than is portrayed within the Big Apple. A number of various entities have worked together though the decades to create the larger than life image of New York City the world has come to adopt; art, photography and film represent a significant part of that influence. When one contemplates the visual imagery of New York City as it relates to the media, one does not have to think long before a predisposed illustration comes to mind. Not unlike other victims of media influence, New York City is perceived as a twisted Mecca of entertainment, violence, self-centeredness, insanity and raw indifference. The writer discusses the various aspects of media visual imagery as it relates to New York City. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: New York City / Media Visual Imagery

Natural Ecosystems: East Brunswick, NJ
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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.
Filename: BBnateco.doc.
Paper Title: Natural Ecosystems: East Brunswick, NJ

Mass Transit in Phoenix.
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(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 be forceful entity in commerce and private living. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: BBphoenx.doc.
Paper Title: Mass Transit in Phoenix.

1877-1900: Urban Immigrant And Growing Middle Class
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3 pages in length. The existence of the urban immigrant of 1877-1900 was not particularly well-received by the growing middle class. The gulf that existed between the two groups was primarily born from a sense of ethnic privilege that had been established early on. It can be argued that this rift that developed, which defined the self-imposed status, proved to be a serious threat to the overall social fabric. For nearly as long as man has existed, social intolerance has been driving a wedge between groups of people whose ambition is the same: to better their existence through upward social movement. This attitude has been carried down through the centuries, despite much effort on all sides to abolish such prejudicial practices. The writer discusses that although slavery had all but been wiped out, there still existed deep-seated resentment toward certain social classes for all the unnecessary suffering minorities had been forced to endure throughout history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: 1877-1900: Urban Immigrant And Growing Middle Class

City Policies, Urban Politics, & Local Dominance
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This 7 page paper considers some major issues regarding urban politics, the limitations on city policies and policy-making and the issues local dominance, all of which are outlined in the works of Paul Peterson, Mark Schneider, John Logan and Harvey Molotoch, and Clarence Stone. This paper evaluates the basic arguments in the books of all of these authors, and then considers the implications for regional interests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: City Policies, Urban Politics, & Local Dominance

Greensboro, North Carolina
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This 15 page paper explores the growth of the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The paper focuses primarily on the commercial and residential real estate markets in the area but provides historical information as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: Greensboro, North Carolina

Redistricting in Nassau County, N.Y.
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While this 10 page paper focuses on one county in particular, the issue of redesigning election districts is actually part of a much broader trend to level the playing field in terms of race. Examples outside of the county are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Redistricting in Nassau County, N.Y.

Segregation & the Urban Setting
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This 20 page paper looks at the subject of segregation in the urban setting. Several points are explored, including African American history, the slave trade and migration to the North. The thesis of this paper is that segregation is more acceptable now than it has ever been in the past. The reason why is due to the adoption of multiculturalism. Several specific examples are noted and the topics of unique African customs, rap music, fashion, ebonics, and Kwanza are discussed. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Paper Title: Segregation & the Urban Setting

South Street in Philadelphia
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A 5 page research paper that examines South Street in Philadelphia and how it has been impacted by urban renewal. The writer argues that the revitalization of Philadelphia has negatively impacted the ethnic populations of neighborhoods such as South Street causing the closing of ethnically-owned businesses and displacement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Soutst.wps
Paper Title: South Street in Philadelphia

Study of a Local Park
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A 5 page paper which examines the many facets of a local park in Southern California. The park, or more accurately, the campground, is named NIRA and it is located in the Santa Ynez mountains in the Los Padres National Forest, which lies just outside Santa Barbara, California. This park is predominantly used by day hikers and backpackers. It is a region filled with incredible views of the mountains and valleys, and also an area that offers silence and seclusion. It is a prime example of all that is good in a park as it is well kept and the visitors are genuinely concerned with keeping the area as natural as possible.
Filename: RAnira.wps
Paper Title: Study of a Local Park

Suburban Neighborhoods
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In 5 pages the author presents an essay that compares the 3 types of suburban neighborhoods: affluent, poor, and middle class. The writer attempts to show that these types of neighborhoods are distinct and they have their own characteristics, although sometimes they exist in close proximity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Suburban Neighborhoods

Suburbanization
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of suburbanization. Various subjects are touched on including the effects of transportation and housing. The significance of the GI bill is included. Theoretical concepts are also provided in the analysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Suburb.wps
Paper Title: Suburbanization

The 74th Street Subway Station
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This 5 page paper provides an analysis of one Queens subway station in terms of safety. The subject of crime in the NYC transit system is discussed in a general sense as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: The 74th Street Subway Station

The American Ideal Of Suburbia
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5 pages in length. The American ideal of suburbia reflects a trend of living that is conspicuous by the very lifestyles of the people who live within such urban sprawl. It is a decidedly different approach to existence than that of its urban counterpart, which establishes residency inside a significantly closed environment. Suburbia represents freedom and an unencumbered feeling to the degree that people are able to spread out and have room to grow. Contrarily, metropolitan communities offer nothing like the outdoorsy appeal of living at the outskirts of town, a place where Americans can settle in and take stock of their inherent independence. The writer discusses the American deal of suburbia. No sources cited.
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Paper Title: The American Ideal Of Suburbia

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