started up in the US. The company started its company with the intent of helping the San Francisco Bay area community. As popularity grew, they expanded to other communities in other cities. It was not until later on in Craigslist’s existence that they expanded to other countries. As of today they serve over 700 cities in 50 different countries. Even though they serve such a huge variety of communities, the US communities still serve as their main market in terms of usage. The graphs below compare
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Designing cities for people * Problem: Quick growth of city population over the century. The air is no longer safe to breath. Respiratory diseases increasing. * Recommendation: Designing cities for people not for cars. New urbanism approach: * in Colombia, Mayor’s support for 70% with no cars vs. 30% car owners * Ban street parking, improved old and created new parks, bicycle ways, plant trees, * Parks and public places are important for democratic society, everyone
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Exploratory Data Analysis AJ Davis Project Part A January 18, 2013 Overview of Analysis 3 Individual Variable Analysis 4 Relationship between variables 8 Conclusion 10 Bibliography 11 Overview of Analysis AJ Davis is a department store chain, which has many credit customers and wants to find out more information about these customers. The department store provided a sample of 50 customers. The following data was provided for analysis: 1. Location a. Rural
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War II Brazil has rapidly urbanized into a country that has been steadily increasing its population over the years which has resulted in crowding in many areas of the country. Due to industrialization, many rural families have moved into the large cities. In Brazilian culture it is very common for families to live in close proximity to each other. The rapid urbanization of Brazil has caused property prices to increase which has made it difficult for many people. Due to the economic pressures of today
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Greening Community Rosanna Khosho CM220: College Composition December 14, 2013 Community Greening will help out communities in all cities, because Community gardens can plan an important role in child development, a garden can teach children how food is grown and what it looks like before arriving at the checkout counter, and it can save our cities quite a bit of money. These are just a few reasons for urban areas and communities to start Community Gardens. Community Gardens provides
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1950 to mid-1970s: Income poverty reduction shows no discernible trend. In 1951, 47% of India's rural population was below the poverty line. The proportion went up to 64% in 1954-55; it came down to 45% in 1960-61 but in 1977-78, it went up again to 51%. Mid-1970s to 1990: Income poverty declined significantly between the mid-1970s and the end of the 1980s. The decline was more pronounced between 1977-78 and 1986-87, with rural income poverty declining from 51% to 39%. It went down further to 34%
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POVERTY Submitted by: Felix A. Montecalvo III 202-B Submitted to: Sir De Ramos Introduction This study is about the economic, political and socio- cultural conditions of the Urban Poor. Urban poor has become an interesting topic now days since it is very relevant to modern society. Poverty tends to be the greatest ill that plagues the Filipino as a society. The poor ranges from poor, very poor, and to the very, very poor. The topic URBAN POOR was selected from a group of topics
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Reviving the citiness of the city The local train signals decisively and pushes off from metropolis. The interminable platform, the huge suspended bridge, level crossings, smoking factories, flats growing sparser by the minute – are all eventually left behind. Come numerous ponds invaded by hyacinth, perimetered by mud walls covered in splash. Periodically passing by my window are stations with funny – flavored names… Myriad un shaded stations – each with a couple of deep green benches (mostly
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HI FRIENDS I fully support FDI in retail because there many reasons behind it such as 1. our Indain farmers will get more price for their agricultural production as there wouldn't be any middle man 2. it will generate a huge employment in our economy as like Mcd n KFC generated. 3. FDI in retail leads to the proper connectivity of roads in rural areas as have to develop transportation facility for carrying goods. 4.as competition will increase in the market so it leads the enhance
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* Sheldon Rowland * Profile of Kelsey * The city of Kelsey prides itself on history, controlled growth and being aesthetically pleasing. City managers have contracted what they describe as “top builders” to erect commercial and residential properties. Kelsey’s founders witnessed and preserved the rolling hill views, nearby pristine lake, and fields for agriculture. As the population swells to over 600,000, city planners work to preserve the old fashioned, small town feel of Kelsey
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