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Whyte’s commitment to theoretical framing for understanding this intensity and how his research into the behaviour of the everyday users of the city had the potential to debunk hypothesis on congestion and to subvert a broader perception of a beleaguered city post-war. Professor of Sociology Nathan Glazer characterized Whyte as “the man who loved cities . . . one of…

The Chicago Seven 1968 was a year full of violence, the turmoil in Chicago alone divided our country. The Chicago police attacked 6,000 anti war marchers, national leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated, and New York City students had taken over several buildings at Columbia University, by the time of the Democratic National Convention there was a lot of political tension.(“Democratic National Convention….”) The Chicago Seven were the accused leaders of the…

Harlem was one one of the many cities African American migrants migrated to during the great migration, in desire to escape from oppressive economic condition. Hurston writes “Kept hearin’ ‘bout them buildin’ a new state down heah in Floridy and sort of wanted to come. But he was makin’ money where he was. But when he heard all about ‘em makin’ a town all outa colored folks…

Horatio Alger’s, Ragged Dick, follows Dick’s journey from a bootblack in 19th century New York City to his rise to wealth through a handful of instances that prove fortunate for Dick through Dick’s moral honesty and honest appearance. Alger’s purpose for writing Ragged Dick was to provide small boys with a character to aspire to become, through hard work and honesty, they can also succeed like Richard Hunter, Esq. However, Alger’s use of Dick’s character is at times, one-sided, and only…

What is the Most Populated City in the US Arguably one of the most interesting and expensive places to live in, New York City (NYC) in the State of New York is the most populated city in the US. This city goes by other names like the City of New York or simply as New York and, as of 2016, its population stood at 8,537,673 people. This number is a 4.43% increase compared to the 2010 census estimates. On area, New York City covers an area of 468.484 square miles of which 302.6 square miles being…

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Awards Jay-Z for Outstanding Donations at The NY Repertory Theater Grand Opening. Mayor Bill de Blasio will co-host the opening day event and present an award to Brooklyn-native Jay-Z for his efforts in helping secure 25% of the cost through private fundraising. New york, NY - March 6, 2017 - The New York Repertory Theater (NYRT) will re-open its doors in Lower Manhattan on May 1st, 2017. The theater is celebrating 75 years of service and aims to open its doors to…

The growth of technology spurred a new mood for the country. Although spread out and mainly on the East Coast, the result is an “engaging work of popular history”. The year 1908 was filled with radical changes in the technology that changed the way of American life dramatically. The automobile…

was filled with the melody of car horns, voices and footsteps. Authentic New York style pizza was something I had always wanted to try. Across from Penn Station was this little, uncrowded restaurant that served some very addicting garlic knots. It was impossible to just eat one. The pizza comes in large, thin slices which had just the right amounts of sauce and cheese. It was a perfect meal to welcome me to the city. From the restaurant, my family and I took cabs to the American Museum of…

experienced church camp with my best friend. I had the greatest experience there. The best part was when I had gotten to go zip-lining. I was doing my daily activities and when we got to go swimming in the lake. I viewed a humongous zip-line. I was with the new…

When a city and its metropolitan areas are designed and settled, the purposes for which an area is used are taken into consideration. This subject is examined by Sociologist Ernest Burgess in "The Growth of the City," in which he examines Chicago and vicinity. In addition, Bruce Epperson (2007), the author of “Eminence Domain: Reassessing the Life and Public Works of Robert Moses” examines the way in which Robert Moses geared his projects for New York City and the surrounding area (p.1). However…