Urban planner

What are some of the key factors which have driven and facilitated urban development over time? Referring to examples from New Zealand and other countries, explain some of the different types of contemporary cities. Introduction Urban development is constantly growing in today’s society due to the world’s population growth and many people are wanting to live in Urban areas opposed to rural areas. In the 30 year period between 2000 and 2030 the UN has estimated that the world population will…

this sample (N-30), 86.7% (26 out of 30) of the participants are above poverty level when compared to 13.3% (4 out of 30) below poverty level. Urbanicity - Urbanicity is a nominal variable. More than half of the sample, 60% (18 out of 30) form the urban participants when compared to 26.7% (8 out of 30) of suburban and 13.3% (4 out of 30) of rural…

Reagan Wintle 1/19/15 G2 Modern China Mr. Cote Newly built cities that are void of life have become a huge problem for China. Not only have these cities neglected to bring any newcomers, but China continues to build them. It is important to understand why they continue to build these cities. It is also important to learn the short and long term effects on China, and the impact it has not only on China, but the rest of the world. Many projects, including the nation 's high-speed…

Plus with urban system getting bigger and more integrated, demands for natural resources have dramatically increased and will surely continue to increase. Human released the importance of landscape design which is promoting several new paradigm shifts on the modern landscape design to interact with natural resources and teach human how to use the resources…

Food deserts are an increasing issue due to the fast urban sprawl of cities, especially in North America. Many people believe that has a developed country, Canada does not have any food security problems but that is one of the main problems with food deserts; no one knows what they are. One of the three biggest factors influencing food deserts is awareness and as of 2004, 8.45% of Ontarians are food insecure and that number has continued to rise (HEART AND STROKE). Also, poor eating habits lead…

considered in urban tree growth are effects of trees on society, the rate of growth of trees in the wild, and the influence of urbanization on trees. (Gellar, Thomas & Nation Research Council 2013; Gregg, Jones & Dawson, 2013; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [TPWD]) It is hypothesized that urbanization will negatively affect rate of growth in trees. The following literature reviews will attempt to support and oppose the…

Some people say that there is a difference between urban and suburban sprawl. Mrs. Lowry states that urban and suburban sprawl is the same thing as urban sprawl is people leaving the cities for housing options that allow them to spread out more but still close enough to the city to work. This is exactly was suburban sprawl is. However, suburban areas encourage more commuting as it takes longer to get from place to place, which increases gas emissions, and using farmlands as land for new housing…

suburbs and commute to work, often making it possible for middle-class families to leave the city (Jackson, 1985). Although once considered to be a disseminate and even a poverty magnet, transit is increasingly viewed as a desirable amenity for an urban neighborhood. Households may prefer transit-rich neighborhoods because of the added ease of commuting or traveling to other parts of the city or metropolitan area. The area adjacent…

population and development. As population increases, so will the need for housing and recreational space; this is the feature that made Markham’s urban design livable. At 9500 Markham Rd., the construction of Upper Village Condominium is occurring and already has one of the two condominiums built. This is an effective example of successful livability in urban design, because it’s cheaper to live in than a mansion, includes convenient retail shops and surrounded by other commercial land uses, and…

counter-urbanisation and gentrification. (Haub, 2008) Suburbanisation is the migration from urban areas to semi-urbanized areas,…