The University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign
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A 9 page paper discussing Illinois' first state university. The school is one that could be seen as a parent's dream, yet enjoyable for the students and truly important in the community. Employers also see UIUC as a university of value, which further enhances its value to students—UIUC can be valuable to them for their entire lives, not for only their short college careers. The school is research-oriented and its computer and engineering departments are among the best in the country. It also offers medical, verinary and law schools. Includes a one-page outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSUIUC.doc

Urban Controversy / Privatization in Jersey City
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This 8 page report discusses the efforts of Jersey City public officials to streamline city services while saving the community’s public dollars through the adoption of several privatization strategies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jerscity.wps

Urban Enterprise Zones
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A 19 page overview of urban enterprise zones. Outlines the successes and failures of these zones presenting empirical evidence from several. Concludes that although these zones often result in jobs, too few of those jobs are filled by disadvantaged zone residents. Suggests requiring the hiring of specific target groups in order for a business to reap the tax and regulatory incentives offered in these areas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPentZon.wps

Urban Growth Boundaries
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This 5 page paper addresses the concept of urban growth boundaries and the practice is supported. Oregon is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Urbgrow.wps

Urban Problems in Virginia Public Housing
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A 9 page paper discussing trends in public housing and their effects on urban problems. With the ongoing reductions in funds available through federal and state governments for use in providing low-income housing, cities increasingly are finding it necessary to turn to the private sector and nonprofit groups to aid in providing affordable housing. In the case of Richmond, the city was able to use public housing funds to upgrade decaying urban infrastructure while turning to private sources to provide actual housing in the area the city upgraded with the funds. The new creativity results in more units being made available for habitation while also contributing to a wider sense of community not possessed by those still adhering to the standard method of requiring full public funding. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vahouse.wps

Urban Sprawl
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An 8 page review of the factors which lead to urban sprawl. Emphasizes that urban sprawl often has a negative impact on surrounding farmland and sensitive environmental areas but a positive impact on land value. Correlates urban sprawl with population growth and recommends the use of effective urban planning to help keep it in check. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPurbanS.wps

Urbanization In The Late Nineteenth Century
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3 pages in length. The urbanization of America during the latter part of the nineteenth century not only changed the nation's values, but it also created unforeseen problems with regard to the bustling growth of cities, the complications of new technologies and the reactions that people had to such significant transformation. Indeed, for a society to survive, it must be willing to grow. However, there comes a point when that growth turns into a detriment more than the asset it was originally intended to be -- such was the case with America's urbanization during the late nineteenth century. The writer discusses how urbanization changed America in the late nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCurban.wps

Washington, DC / A Study of the Georgetown Neighborhood
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Washington, D.C., is made up of a number of complex neighborhood regions that have distinct topography, economic conditions, land use and local problems. This 10 page paper is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Georgetown neighborhood, relating factors like location and internal layout, the people, historic preservation in the community, historical development and a range of other applicable elements that provide a substantive view of this community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Washindc.wps

Why Tacoma Was Not Selected As State Capital
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5 pages in length. Tacoma, Washington, was not chosen to represent the state as its capital for the same reasons other similar cities were overlooked as well: Olympia proved to be a more beneficial location for such an important appointment. Granted, there are myriad variables that come into play when the location of a state’s capital is being evaluated, but there is always more than just a handful of deciding – albeit sometimes inconsequential factors – that ultimately determine the best place for state government to reside. The writer discusses various reasons why Tacoma may not have been the best choice for Washington’s state capital. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tacoma.wps

"Black Picket Fences" by Mary Pattillo McCoy
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A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of Mary Pattillo McCoy's "Black Picket Fences." McCoy's book details, through interviews, the conditions being experienced in Black middle class today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RApicket.rtf

"Comeback Cities" by Grogan and Proscio
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An 8 page paper which examines and analyzes "Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival" by Paul S. Grogan and Tony Proscio. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAcmbck.rtf

(The) First County Park
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10 pages in length. An analytical examination of how nineteenth century Newark, New Jersey saved itself by creating the nation's first county park. Excellent reference for those studying topics relevant to urban politics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Essxpark.wps

3 Cities/Politics of Development
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An 8 page research paper that examines Paul Peterson's model for urban politics and then applies these concepts to three cities, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco, citing major urban studies. The writer argues that by examining these studies, it can be seen that Peterson's model for urban politics is highly accurate and provides a conceptual model that is extremely instructive towards understanding the inner machinations of urban politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh3cit.rtf

A Comparison of Industrial and Pre-Industrial Society
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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.
Filename: SA343inr.rtf