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    Unite D Habitation

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    construction influenced by the Unite d’Habitation is Fleet Road Terrace Housing designed by Neave Brown in London in 1967. These multifamily housing units consisted of mid-rise apartments. It also has a split level section and is low rise. It takes into consideration the lessons of the Unite applied in a very different way. Also the Park Hill Housing estate in Sheffield took inspiration from le Corbusier. As part of a slum clearance scheme it was built to re house 2000 people. It is often…

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    continues to have an outsized effect on life in America.”This quote means that the urban areas are pretty much taking up the country.Another example is, “Older cities in the northeast corridor from Boston to Washington tend to be more compact, and house higher numbers of people in multifamily dwellings. This is bad because it says older cities in the northeast corridor are facing urban sprawl. The last example is, “The most sprawled regions in the U.S. are the Midwest and South, but particularly…

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    Society nowadays face many problems as a whole, as well as problems individually in different neighborhoods. In the surrounding area of Woodside, Queens there are many issues in which should be fixed in order to provide a happier living environment for its residents. People toss litter around like a game of basketball, except there’s no hoop around to aim it in (simile and irony)! Although it is a personal choice to litter and be impatient to locate a trashcan, lack of trash bins for…

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    Measuring Density

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    Density is a controversial term. Increased density is feared by those who imagine ugly buildings, overshadowed open space, parking problems, and irresponsible residents. It is promoted by those who value urbane streetscapes, efficient infrastructure supply, walkable neighborhoods, and increased housing options. However, within these debates is a surprising lack of clarity about what counts when considering density, and about how to measure it. This design brief outlines a number of general…

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    Downtown Revitalization

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    towns and cities nearby are aggressive competitors for business attraction and they also draw attention from residential pools. What impact does downtown revitalization have on economic development? I have selected Carbondale, Illinois because I am currently a citizen in this city. This revitalization can play a big part in me considering to live here after graduate school. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is amazing, and everything you need for your everyday life is within the city. This…

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    Research Paper On Arcadia

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    The city of Arcadia is a future city similar in population, density, and complexity as today’s New York City. This city is surrounded by water on two sides. It is located on the east coast of the United States. The north and west end of the city are on the coast. The climate has four seasons but cold, snowy winters are uncommon given the increase in global warming. The demands for increased self-service and automation in everyday life continues to drive demand for power exponentially. Quality of…

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    California State and New York State Living in a major state is not easy, especially who’re working and staying California and New York state. Although both of them are crowded and expensive such as the housing market, renting or buying a house, medical and school’s fees…etc. However, these are their similars The three main differences between California and New York state are their lands, weather, and housing building icons. First of all, California state is big that’s as large as a country as…

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    “Cities are symbols of inequality” (Jacobs and Appleyard 115). In most large cities, there is a prevailing discrepancy that exists between the rich and the poor, one that has adverse effects on the social mobility of a city (Glaeser, Resseger, and Tobio 617). The separation that takes place between residents within these metropolitan areas can be attributed to many factors, of which includes the limited amount of space available and social stratification. The “segregation of urban space occurs…

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    occurrence of global mass consumption, and accelerating climate change. Transport systems supply a constant stream of goods and competition for natural resources endangers ecosystems. The second scenario consists of the world's population living in mega cities, with urban areas abandoned. However, because innovative and more efficient technologies are present in society transport is much faster for both passengers and goods.…

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    The fires front which was ten miles wide was pushed at 20 miles per hour when winds rose to hurricane force. The fire reached the northeastern corner of Duluth it burned a country club, and a train depot but never reached the actual city. The reached it limit at Lake Superior after burning 800 square miles. The Moose Lake fire which was five fires combined began on October 4th around railroad tracks in Aitkin county. It smoldered for 8 days until strong winds and a humidity drop came…

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