Essays and Research Papers on Urban Studies

A 15 page research paper that discusses the characteristics of political machines in American politics from the nineteenth century to the present. The writer examines the connection between political machines to organized labor, as well as the role played by Irish and Italian immigrants. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper contemplates spatial considerations in terms of urban and suburban lifestyles. The concept of space is held as important in comprehending metropolitan life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 15 page paper discussing the origin and distinction of the first cities from communities. There are certain elements which distinguish a settlement from a city and it is the discovery of these elements during excavations of ancient sites that anthropologists and sociologists can determine the timeline of the development of cities from ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the differences found in Brunvand’s “The Vanishing Hitchhiker” and “The Baby Train”. Jan Brunvand’s text “The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings” (1981) introduced a generation to contemporary American urban legends, their origins, their development, and contained detailed accounts as to the depth of research in ...

A 6 page paper which examines the conditions of affordable housing in Hartford County, Connecticut. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing Belfast in the 19th century. Belfast, in Northern Ireland, was very much unique in its industrial growth during the 19th century. In fact, from an industrial and prosperous standpoint, Belfast was more aligned with the economical features of the English cities of Manchester and Liverpool during the industrial ...

This is a 6 page paper studying the impact of the economy on population, the population impact on the economy, the growth rate and the age distribution in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The strong economy in Toronto attracts new businesses and has a direct impact on the increase in population in the area. Similarly, the growth ...

This 6 page paper explores the rapid increase in gun violence in Britain. This paper asserts that the causes range from drugs, to minority issues, to social exclusion, and more. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines this ever increasing public concern and its effect upon the community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.