A Development Plan for Sweetwater Florida
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the community and explores possible solutions to its problem of crime and overcrowding. General ideas are provided, much of which is based on a successful endeavor by a Boston neighborhood called DSNI. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA240DSN.rtf

A Look At Urban Problems / Detroit
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An 8 page essay on socioeconomic problems in the city of Detroit, Michigan (U.S.A.). Some of the issues discussed include housing loan discrimination, destruction of parks, and urban pollution. No bibliography.
Filename: Urban.wps

A Model for the Interpretation of Graffiti
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This 5 page paper provides a model of interpretation for graffiti. It is suggested that the works be explicated in addition to an analysis in social context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA747gra.rtf

A Polish Immigrant to America and his Used Car Business
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This 5 page report is written in a style that demonstrates a human interest and neighborhood business type of reporting. It profiles a small business owner Andrzej Borkowska and his used car company -- “Honesty Used Cars.” No bibliography.
Filename: BWpolcar.wps

A Social History of the NYC Subway System
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This 6 page paper examines the social history of the subway. A great deal of anecdotes regarding the system is relayed. Specific information on size and condition is included as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA513NYC.rtf

A Sociological Look At Hartford, CT
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A 7 page research paper which examines the city of Hartford, CT as to its religious groups, institutions, school system and other aspects of its society. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Hartford.wps

A Visit to Philadelphia
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A 6 page account of the sites, sounds, and experiences that might be had on a typical visit to this huge city. The author emphasizes the cultural and economic diversity of the city. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPphiladelphia.rtf

A Visit to the San Diego Zoo
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This 5 page paper describes some of the facts about San Diego and in particular Balboa Park; and it discusses three of the animals at the San Diego Zoo: African elephants, naked mole rats and the North American river otter. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVSanZoo.rtf

Access to, and Pace of, Daily Activities in Urban and Suburban Life
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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.
Filename: SA311spc.rtf

Affordable Housing in Hartford County, Connecticut
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A 6 page paper which examines the conditions of affordable housing in Hartford County, Connecticut. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAhartfd.rtf

American Cities and American Dreams
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A 6 page research paper that explores the way s in which American cities embody the American Dream, their evolution and underlying values. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khamcity.rtf

American Culture: The Retired and RV Travel
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A 4 page paper which examines the unique cultural aspect of the retired person in America who travels in an RV. No sources cited.
Filename: RArvs.rtf

American Urbanism
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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. Urban planning is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA414Urb.rtf

An Overview of Brooklyn's Park Slope
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This 16 page paper provides an overview of the neighborhood known as Park Slope in Brooklyn, New York. History, cultural facts, entertainment and arts information, educational information and political data are each relayed. Further, specific housing information and pricing is provided. A boundary description and an overview of the area is included in a comprehensive introduction to the topic. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA408PS.rtf