negative effects on most urban areas city on coast and riverbanks are vulnerable to climate change effects such as a increase in sea level (Nichcolls, cited in Hunt and Watkiss 2004, p.17). Climate change refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity (Parry M.L et al. 2007, p.13). The world’s urban population will rapid increase in the next few year, so the negative effects caused by climate change in cities should be solved necessarily. This
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• Research Field Public spaces by their nature allow for the unfolding of real-life human dramas and the freedom of personal and social expression for both individuals and community groups. Carr for instance defines public spaces of a city such that its streets, footpaths, waterfronts, parks, plazas, town squares and laneways give form to the ebb and flow of human exchange and interaction (Carr et al, 1995). They are often where people find some of the most stimulating, exciting and worthwhile
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Scholars have contended that Faith Based Organisations or ‘’communities’’ possess outstanding human resources to enable them to objectively treat with sustainability of inner-city residents and communities (Hula et al., 2007). They are regarded as institutions in the cities that are providing valuable services. As such, research on motivation and commitment among volunteers in Faith Based Organisations, in the provision of community service, though fragmented and inconclusive appears to be on the
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impact on socio-economic life and its impact on urban development from year to year. The purpose of this thesis is to know the development of land transportation from year to year and how it impacts the socio-economic life of society and on growth as a city. The method used in this research journal is a historical and survey method, consisting of four stages: heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The four elements are an inseparable unity. The results show that the development of
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Wastewater: A Resource and a Problem? With increasing urbanization and population in Kathmandu valley consisting of the three historic cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, the gap between supply and demand for water is expanding and is reaching worrying levels that in some parts of the periphery (peri-urban) areas is creating a threat to the local ecosystems, groundwater aquifers and human health. Globally, scientists are exploring ways to conserve water and reuse urban wastewater for various
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Question 3: Briely discuss the history of planning with particular reference to events in the united states of America The concept of planning cities is considered as an old urban civilization. Planning in the current sense, as the act of thoroughly applying the knowledge to some actions (Friedman, 1987) for the goal to reach beyond the urban form, is a more recent idea, however. While modern planning has its beginning in the enlightenment age, it was not steadily functional before the start of
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Zoom! Zoom! Here they come, cars driving on the interstate at full speed! The interstate is a way to arrive to Route 66. According to the text, "Route 66 is a very famous highway. Which was built back in the 1920s, but removed in 1985. Route 66 is a very enjoying place to be at instead of being on the interstate. Route 66 shows you the true beauty of America." Route 66 has a very historical past. In paragraph seven it states, "Right before you get into west St. Louis County, you run into
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Food, and access to it, is a determinant of health and well-being. The USDA defines a food desert as, “parts of the country vapid of fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy whole foods, usually found in impoverished areas” ("USDA Defines Food Deserts", 2011). Food deserts are often found in rural, minority, and low-income areas because they lack large, retail food markets and have a higher number of convenience stores, where healthy foods are less available. Families and individuals living in a
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On many different levels, I’ve had the opportunity to experience close knit communities. From rural areas to downtown Harrisburg, I’ve seen communities spring up in the most unconventional places. Growing up, my parents owned a small corner store on the block of green and munich st called Green Grocery. I was subjected to spend my summers here while my parents worked. My parents would work the register while I would sit behind the counter and watch people come and go and occasionally help retrieve
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Location Analysis 1. Explain the general area where your business will be located, describing the surrounding population of potential customers (provide numbers). The core area our business will be located in downtown Toronto, this area mainly consists of young, single, urban and well educated individuals. According to Environics Analytics this area has a population of 497,448 and an average income of $102,524. (Environics Analytics, n/a). Majority of these individuals’ lifestyle are oriented around
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