Town

During the time period after World War II America was booming. There were new ideas underway, one of these ideas was Levittown. Levittown was a suburb where they built houses in large loads, many of the first people to live in these houses were soldiers. This was a result of the G.I bill which supplied housing and education to veterans that just came back from the most recent war. With people gaining more money and getting jobs the population of suburbia was increased to really anyone who could…

As one of of the largest suburbs located south of the river, Burnsville is home to over 60,000 residents. The city’s thriving bedroom community enjoys both the spacious setting and numerous amenities available. Residents relish the location, being just twenty minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. The dynamic community is built around both its close-knit, friendly atmosphere and its wide selection of activities. Burnsville hosts many different events throughout the year that are designed to…

When we think of civilizations and where their power resides, we think of the great cities and capitals that were built. As time goes on and civilizations rise and fall, most of those cities are all that remain. Most people in the world today live in an urban area, and while the term urban is defined differently in various countries, it is generally defined as a non-agrarian landscape. The author goes on that several upcoming urban areas especially those in less-developed countries are heading…

In the article, “Social Trends in New York City” Julius B. Maller talks about the change in social trends and how they are so rapid in the megalopolis region of New York. The article looks at the demographic and social-economic trends of the city. The population of New York City has reached astonishing heights over the last few years. People have been moving in and out of the region for a variety of different regions. The density of the population is due to workers moving to New York over the…

As the youth starts to grow up it’s evident that they need a place that they can feel safe while being comfortable in, and it should also be a place where they feel they made the right decision to stay. As teens turn to young adult they start to realize that they want a city that can offer better things for them and their future children. Often times young adults should start with a city that is close to the size of Phoenix or Philadelphia which are not too big because it would cause them to…

I wanted to tell you about something I learned about in class this year. It was where cities were turning empty rundown lots and United Spaces in cities into green spaces, small parks and small gardens. I think this idea is marvelous. It takes an abandon lot in a small park or a community gardens. Everyone in that community would benefit from this idea. People in the area can take advantage of the garden, they would have food that is health for them, and they would take pride in it because…

Between the 1700s and 1800s rural farm life began to turn into industrial city life. Farming and small industries began to evolve into bigger businesses. New and improved farming methods allowed landowners to make more money to invest in industries. New machinery in farming meant that less people farmed and more people got jobs in the city. This lead to an increase in investments in industry and the making of bigger and more powerful machinery. Factory owners hired workers to work the machines…

the town of Manhattan: the great flood of 1951 took a huge toll on the town in regards to the economy, the ongoing racial issues in the state also attributed to the rough times that Manhattan endured. As Manhattan grew into a bustling town, it adopted several modern ways of thinking, such as the citizens of Manhattan views on race, and segregation. Despite the social issues going within the, the town was able to look beyond that and gain some brilliant proposals. That would allow the town to…

the films Shane and Pale Rider, the heroes save the town and the townspeople are saved from the bad guys, which is the overarching plot of many western films. The similarities and differences between these two movies are apparent, but on the surface can be hard to differentiate. During films, people tend not to see small details. Camera angles, lighting, and costumes play an important part in films, but yet the viewer does not see most of these details. The power of these production techniques…

About Waynesboro, Virginia The town of Waynesboro, settled along the scenic base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoys views that are enviable by many. The historic town was named for the Revolutionary War hero Anthony Wayne in 1797. Since its humble beginnings, the town as remained true to its character and has retained much of its regional charm. The town is home to a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities. A quick stroll down Waynesboro's main street will introduce one to an abundance of…