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    Urbanization is the increase of population living in cities. “Cities developed in areas where resources such as coal, iron, water and rail roads were available for manufacturing. The more factories that developed in favourable locations, the larger cities would grow.” (Armstrong, Monty, David Daniel, Abby Kanarek, and Alexandra Freer. Cracking the AP World History Exam. N.P.: N.P., n.d. Print.) The reason…

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    Disorganization Theory of Criminology The Prevalence of Crime I urban areas as compared to Rural areas 1. Introduction When it comes to the social disorganization theory, it focuses more about the influence of the society and the environment to the increase in the criminal activity. In that case, an individuals ' neighborhood is a prime factor towards shaping that person to get involved in illegal activities (Borski & Harold, 1995). The immediate environment may but pose an immediate danger…

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    The definition of a city may seem like it would be simple and to the point. The work of several demographers, archaeologists, and philosophers proves that the understanding of a city requires a thorough analysis. E.B. White, Kingsley Davis, Gordon Childe, Lewis Mumford, Kenneth Jackson and Robert Bruegman have their own understandings of what a city is. White has a thought-provoking idea of a city, especially in the way he describes his visit to New York City. He feels that New York is not…

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    The Jitney Case Solution

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    statistics are not only outrageous, but also unacceptable. Even in the early twentieth century people had begun to figure out what was necessary in order to increase the efficiency of traffic flow throughout large cities, such as New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, which were the main cities first exposed to the Jitney Bus. The first “Jitney”, created by L.P. Draper in Los Angeles, was at first a simple offer from one man to another for a five cent ride to go a short distance. In less than a…

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    Nova Scotia has been a city of development, especially in the downtown area which encompasses Hollis and Granville Street. In the 1950’s Halifax was no exception to the “decay [that] takes place most rapidly on the fringe of the centre” (Grant & Gregory, 2015).…

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    Eastlake

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    The Revitalization of Eastlake, Ohio Eastlake started off as a small village and in 1951 it officially became a city in Northeast Ohio. Home to the Lake County Captains minor league baseball team, which brings in most of the city’s tourism. The population as of 2013 was 18,418, a 9.1% decrease since 2000 (Kamenov). In Eastlake, there are many buildings that have been abandoned by the owners and left to build up dust. Some examples of these buildings are the old Wal-Mart on Vine Street and the…

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    William Butler Yeats’s works are still relevant today “ In the great cities we see so little of the world, we drift into our minority. In the little towns and villages there are no minorities; people are not numerous enough. You must see the world there, perforce. Every man is himself a class” ( The Celtic Twilight p.1). William Butler Yeats is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century (“William Butler Yeats”). Yeats was born on June 13, 1865, in Sandymount, Ireland. week before…

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    This chapter explains the spatial planning of a typical haveli and the significance of Vastu Shastra and directions in determining the orientation of this type of dwelling. It also includes important aspects of courtyard design and demarcation of entrance. 2.1 Orientation of Havelis 2.1.1 Direction and Polarity According to the ancient story of Mahabharata, Indian time is structured in relation to the motion of the Sun and Moon. The four directions related to the cycle of sun are – Poorva…

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    Franklinton is a small neighborhood, just west of the the city, and right beside the Scioto River. For years it has been referred to as “The bottom” because of its low socio-economic yield, as well as being below the water level of the Scioto River. According to an article written in The Atlantic, Franklinton was the first settlement in Columbus in 1797. This along with the fact that it is just a quarter mile away from the city makes it hard to believe that Franklinton is one of the most…

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    important and luxury resorts (8.4km), Borg El-Arab City A new community in the Alexandria Governorate (18.5km). 5-3-1 The first level of design: cityscape scale: According to the stadium location; its main approach is the journey from Alexandria City; Cairo is too far, Northern Coast equipped only in the summer, Borg El-Arab City is new residential with small population “108.000 inhabitants ("Borg El Arab", 2013).” A- Stadium as an icon refers to city identity: The eighteen concrete lotus…

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