Davao City

When a city is designed for the people to move around and enjoy their surroundings, it is considered a walkable city. I live in Paramount, California where only some parts of this city could be considered walkable. From where I live, there are no public services i can reach by walking and feeling comfortable. However, there are some places where public services are close enough for you to walk to comfortably and easily. The reasons why it may not be walkable is the size of the sidewalks; the…

endeavor to fit in such scenarios. However, Georg Simmel portrays a different side of a large metropolis, whereby it does not only influence the emotional aspects of its occupants, but also their cognitive lives. Moreover, the hustle and bustle of such cities bring impacts most individual’s sense and expression of autonomy and individuality. So as to comprehend how this happens, there is a need to understand the nature of the society before narrowing down to the individual aspects. In his…

In this case, we will look at the history, current gentrification and the role of public policy in Harlem. Known as a center of vibrant African-American culture, it also became the embodiment of inner-city African-American ghettos. This consequence stemmed from the disinvestment (as the middle class residents moved to the suburbs) along with the social problems during that time (Bernt, 2012). Between the 1950s and 1980s, the poverty rate increased…

The beautiful Mahoning County is situated in the state Ohio, United States. Mahoning is a native American word, which means ‘salt lick’. Previously, the place was an important part of Columbiana and Trumbull counties. But, today Mahoning county is the county is emerging as a new county. The lower cost of living and higher opportunities make this place perfect. Mahoning has numerous attractions to visit. The Chagrin Water Falls is the most-visited and popular tourist spot in the county. The…

negative affects on the town thus far. He also mentions like stated in the book, Recreation/Leisure activities are produced by the natural amenities including; mountains, lakes, and pleasant climates. Bud Nornes foresees great progression for small cities and…

Is it really better to grow up in a small town rather than larger city? Statistics show that more people graduate from a bigger city. Many will argue this is because there is larger amount of people attending that particular school. Although that is true I also believe more people are accepted because of the broad learning experiences that you are able to experience. More people graduate from a bigger city school because the diversity is 2x better, more learning experiences, and you have more…

Although the desert of El Paso is a great place to call home, you may want to take a trip away from home from time to time. What better place to visit than Las Vegas? The hustle and bustle of the casinos and entertainment venues packed with people, coupled with the anticipation of enjoying a concert or comedy show that you have always wanted to see, enjoying a relaxing four-hour flight will seem like a breeze. There is also a wide range of flights from ELP to LAS that are readily available to…

Leila Fransis Mrs. Estrada Period 3 September 16th, 2015 1840 Research Project Living in the 1800s wasn’t like today at all! There was no internet or tv or wifi or iphones or ipods or any of that stuff. Neither was the education the same. Women milked the cows and washed the dishes and sew with their daughters while the men and the boys farmed with their fathers. The water they drank was from wells not distilled water or filtered water. When they had to pee, they did it in a jar or outside…

home to a large population of people who are enriched within a diverse and bicultural community. Since El Paso is surrounded by a harsh desert environment, the city faces many challenges that include drought and flooding. Even though many low income families live in El Paso, El Paso still strives to increase its resiliency and make the city more environmentally friendly. I chose El Paso because it shows how you do not have to be rich to make a positive impact on the environment. Over the past…

New York City by implementing the different incentive schemes aimed at curbing the development of high density communities, provision of adequate public facilities, reducing public budgets by shifting maintenance costs to developers and creation of a vibrant urban center well connected by plazas, pedestrian walks and such. However, such schemes need to be readjusted to avoid unwanted results such as oversupply and high vacancy rates. Due to its success in achieving these objectives 17.2% of…