Essays and Research Papers on Urban Studies

This 7 page paper examines the health and environmental benefits of renewable sources of energy versus their fossil fuel counterparts. More specifically, this paper examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells, their impact upon the environment, and their future applications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of urbanism in America. The rise of American cities is the focus of this paper that looks at the industrial revolution as well as what occurred previous to that. The modern American city is a part of the paper as well and model cities are evaluated. ...

A 12 page paper. It is believed that Sydney has been inhabited for 50,000 years but it was in the 17th century that Europeans made their way to Australia and it was in the 18th century that the territory was claimed by Britain. The city now has a population of 4 million but the estimate ...

A 4 page paper which examines the unique cultural aspect of the retired person in America who travels in an RV. No sources cited.

This 3 page paper looks at the development of Boston Harbor at the end of the twentieth century. The issue of water pollution is addressed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page overview of the factors entering into urban design during and immediately following the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and in the United States. The contention is presented that while Britain felt the need to move beyond the grid system which had characterized early urban design, America did not have the same ...

A 5 page overview of the many factors affecting city evolution. The author reveals the physical and social changes which can be observed in a city overtime emphasizing the interconnectivity between the city and the countryside and, indeed, between the city and the world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which analyses the annual report on leisure services from Basingstoke in terms of the layout and content of the report and its coverage of community activities and budgeting.

This 3 page paper outlines the project of the National League of Cities and HyettPalma Inc called America Downtown -- New Thinking, New Life, which has the aim of revitalizing and regenerating town areas. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at the industrial revolution and how society has changed as a result. There is a focus on city life and how the people changed along with the landscape. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the rates, causes, conflicts and possible solutions to homelessness in America. The issue of homelessness within the United States has been studied from many different perspectives. From one perspective, homelessness is seen as a very serious problem which must be overcome from a national initiative to combat poverty ...

This 9 page paper considers the problems faced by many rundown downtown areas in the US. The paper looks at the barriers to creating change and how the project ‘Accepting the Challenge: The Rebirth of America's Downtowns’ was able to regenerate areas successfully. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the Maryland Intercounty Connector (ICC) and whether this proposed superhighway can reduce the current gridlock in the D.C./Maryland area and at the same time, have little or no negative impact on the environment, current housing or towns. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing considerations of wood construction for the fire service. Fire service and assessment regarding the fire safety of any structure is considered a key component to establishing appropriate fire regulations. The many factors which are considered include fire hazards within the buildings, the number of people inhabiting the buildings ...

This 10 page paper looks at urban sprawl with Atlanta as a case study. While the problem is addressed in general, and solutions explored, attention is paid to Atlanta specifically. Environmental issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper supports a thesis that there are certain elements of poor, urban life that are inextricable such as a bad education and deteriorating neighborhoods. The thesis is explored with the help of an article about changes in Chicago housing projects published in the Wall Street Journal. No additional sources cited. ...

A 4 page paper analyzing the use of statistics in a specific study. It could be useful to compare means derived from the qualitative and quantitative portions of the study, followed by ANOVA assessment of variances between the two. Comparing these very different sections to compare results could enhance the study’s internal validity. ...

A 13 page paper discussing the airborne and space-based antiballistic lasers. The military engagements that the US has been involved in over the past decade have highlighted to the American people the advances that technology has introduced into combat and defense. One of the most promising developments for the future, the airborne laser, ...

A 4 page overview of the Texas State Fair. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the types of tourism venues available in Florence, Italy and St. Petersburg, Florida. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the health and environmental benefits of renewable sources of energy versus their fossil fuel counterparts. More specifically, this paper examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells, their impact upon the environment, and their future applications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of urbanism in America. The rise of American cities is the focus of this paper that looks at the industrial revolution as well as what occurred previous to that. The modern American city is a part of the paper as well and model cities are evaluated. ...

A 12 page paper. It is believed that Sydney has been inhabited for 50,000 years but it was in the 17th century that Europeans made their way to Australia and it was in the 18th century that the territory was claimed by Britain. The city now has a population of 4 million but the estimate ...

A 4 page paper which examines the unique cultural aspect of the retired person in America who travels in an RV. No sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines urban sprawl is challenged through the economic impacts of historic preservation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.