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Urban Economic Development, 2005.
An analysis of an urban economic development proposal for the Greater Moncton region.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses urban economic development in the Greater Moncton region. The paper discusses two businesses who are vying for a location to set up a manufacturing plant in the area. The paper discusses the fact that Molson has been selected as the third best city in Canada for new business development and expansion.
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"A lot has changed over the past decade and new business opportunities in Moncton are better than ever. In the boom, bust, and echo cycle of the economy, Moncton is experiencing the boom. Moncton's rapid growth rate over the past ten years has transformed the city into a booming mecca for new opportunities in business development. The Canadian Business Magazine ranked Moncton as the third best city in Canada for new business development and expansion."
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Urban Economic Geography, 2008.
This paper explores neo-liberalism and its implications for the North American urban environment.
2,803 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper analyzes neo-liberalism within the context of urban economic geography, while simultaneously providing an analysis that shows its progress and impact within the North American region. The paper focuses on the economic implications of neo-liberalism and discusses how, since there are challenges to neo-liberalism, it is imperative that central themes related to the urban economic geography be analyzed. The paper includes color graphs, charts and diagrams.
Outline:
Introduction
Understanding Urban Economic Geography
Neo-liberalism and Urban Restructuring
Growth of Neo-liberalism in North America - Some Contradictions for Urban Economic Geography
Conclusion
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"The paper will provide a unique outlook on geographic thought, since it will be done with the necessary analytical tools used in the social sciences. Urban economic geography is one of the few specializations that can simultaneously analyze a complex issue such as neo-liberalism and its economic and political implications in the domestic and international realm and aspects of urban geography. The analysis will provide some insight into the spatial geographic development within the US as the issue is examined within the urban context."
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Urban Economics, 2005.
A case study examining the concept of urban economics.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the concept of urban economics and uses a case example to demonstrate how cities attract and retain new business development. The scenario that the paper uses is of an economic consultant who is hired by the city of Moncton to conduct a proposal favouring business development by either Molson Inc. or AcmePharma Inc.
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"Quality of place is a crucial factor for corporations seeking to expand operations. Some companies focus on the knowledge economy when making location and investment decisions. Canadian cities from coast to coast must continue to improve and invest in communities by creating new business development opportunities that foster job creation and economic growth. Since the 1990's, the Greater Moncton Area (GMA) has flourished to become Atlantic Canada's top destination for new business development."
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Bangkok and Urban Economics, 2006.
A review of Bangkok as the epicenter of Thailand.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses Bangkok as the cultural and economic epicenter of Thailand. As a large urban and economic area it provides a great many positive benefits for the economic welfare of the population and the state. The paper further discusses how among some of these acknowledged benefits are employment opportunities that would not otherwise exist, higher salaries in most employment categories, an overall lower cost of living, as well as increased productivity because of the concentration of labor (Clark 14-18). Some of these positive benefits for the local population if the Bangkok metropolitan area can be seen in the overall figures relating to poverty indicate that these are in fact true of the city.
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Urban Development in Singapore, 2008.
A study of urban planning and development in Singapore.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper examines Singapore as unique among the cities of the world because of its efficient urban planning given its limited land mass and a high population density. The paper starts by discussing the integrated urban development of Singapore. It first describes how the State and City Planning (SCP) Project that started way back in the 1970s evolved into the Concept Plan of 1971 and the Master Plan for Singapore. The paper then addresses various challenges to modernity and the broad parameters of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Concept Plan of 1991. It also addresses urban transportation and uses diagrams to illustrate Singapore's planning strategies. Finally, the paper concludes that the city state is regarded as a model of urban governance in terms of land use planning, which is taken seriously and implemented with relatively increased intensity of conformity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Integrated Urban Development
Challenges to Modernity
Development of Parks and Water Bodies
Urban Transportation
Personal Viewpoint
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"With this urban planning taking shape, almost 86% of the Singapore population now resides in multi-storied residential buildings constructed by the Govt in every region of the island. It all started with conceiving of the broad master development plan for Singapore, called as the 1971 Concept plan which was designed in 1971 under the 4-year SCP Project initiated in 1967 with the support of UNDP with a forward planning of 20 years with 1992 as the target year. The plan laid down greater emphasis on the investment urgency to develop the island-wide transportation infrastructure during the very initial stage of the city development. The year 1991 witnessed taking shape of the Revised Concept Plan coupled with the Strategic Transport Plan to develop an affordable land transport network which could be able to fulfill the growing travel demand of a population that is projected to touch nearly 4 million by 2030. One of the pillars of urban development of Singapore is the successful application of advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and upkeep of its land transportation system through an ERP system. (Fwa, 2004)"
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Housing and Urban Development, 2002.
A study of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper outlines the role, budget and programs of HUD [Department of Housing and Urban Development]. The paper covers the complete historic development of the department.
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Dealing with Transportation in Urban Development, 2002.
This paper examines transportation policies in Washington, D.C. and London, then suggests possible improvements based on principles of urban development.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses current policies and challenges that two major cities -- Washington D.C. and London -- face in developing improved transportation systems. After comparing and contrasting each city, principles of urban development are applied to suggest new and better policies for dealing with the creation of larger and more effective systems.
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Urban development is a vast topic that affects all individuals in an industrialized area. One of the most important topics of urban development is transportation. Some cities have successful policies to help aid public transportation while other lack resources and cultural beliefs about making certain policies for these systems. Two cities that have very unique ways of handling transportation issues Washington, D.C. in the United States, and London in the United Kingdom.
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Thailand's Urban Development, 2002.
A look at the urban development projects in Thailand.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses three different "answers" concerning the urban development projects in Thailand.
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A History of Urban Development, 2005.
A look at urban development in Spadina District in Toronto.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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The paper examines the general shift in land use in Toronto's Spadina District. The land has been both predominately residential and predominately commercial at different times of the city's history. The paper studies how the size of the district and the changes in the range of dominant uses has affected the development of this district.
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"A history of urban development in Toronto's Spadina District is challenged by both the size of the district and the changes in the range of dominant uses in the physical space. As this essay will demonstrate, over the past century and a half the district has experienced a general shift in land use from predominantly residential, to commercial, and more recently back to predominantly residential save for retail stores along the major arteries of Spadina, Queen and King. This shift has reflected both changes in the transportation networks in the district, as well as changes in the demographics of the area's population."
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Urban Development, 2005.
This paper discusses that the development of the city has been a combination of both laissez-faire and planned forces.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that the relationship between laissez-faire city building and professional city planning is a complex one to examine because city planning is influenced by a combination of sporadic growth and the meticulous planning of professional developers, political leaders and outside forces. The author points out that the most obvious causes of laissez-faire urban growth are sudden bursts of economic culture and political posturing; however, even these cities, experiencing random growth, have been carefully planned or they would not have been able to accommodate the population bursts associated with the history of cities. The paper relates that San Diego is an example of an urban area, which was developed over time without the sporadic growth of industrial centers to conflict with its overall planning; although it is eight times its size since the 1900s, because the development of the city has been slow, urban planners and architects have been able to design it to be the optimum example of modern city growth.
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"The growth of ancient cities into modern ones entails many chance and random coincidences. The fact that London and Paris has stood as such cultural and economic powerhouses is due in a large part to their status as capitols of major countries, whereas other cities such as Sussex have fallen into relative minority status even though they were once also giants of industrial growth. The concept of city growth is in line with a familiar concept of economic change, therefore when cities suddenly experience an influx of immigration due to industrial growth, city planners are more concerned with accommodating the new residents with space rather than thinking of the future convenience of roads and congestion. Thus in many of these ancient cities that have been modernized in the current era, living conditions are poor and traffic congestion has become an enormous problem".
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Mass Transit and Urban Development, 1999.
An examination of the location theory and relationship of transit and development in the Northeastern U.S. from 1840 to the 1990s, focusing on 19th century.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 11 sources, $ 71.95
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"Mass Transit and Urban Development
Introduction
This research examines the relationship between mass transit and urban development. A brief consideration of location theory follows this introduction. The major discussion in this report then follows. This discussion reviews the relationship between the development of mass transit systems and urban development generally in the Northeastern United States from the early history of the country to the contemporary period.
A Brief Consideration of Location Theory
Location decisions and patterns are capable of having significant impacts on regional economic growth (Fusfeld and Bates 91). Studies have demonstrated that a variety of factors..."
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The Economics of Urban Crime, 2002.
Shows how fighting urban crime from a grassroots level ultimately leads to economic prosperity for the community.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper shows how, in the cases of New York City's turnaround and the Chicago Study, economic revitalization begins with positive attitudes and actions by residents. Improving the environment and quality of life involves controlling crime from the lowest level up and keeping neighborhoods clean and attractive. If residents feel safe, optimistic and proud of their community, retailers, industry and tourists will come and the overall economy will improve.
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Economic Growth and Economic Equality, 2002.
Economists view on the difference between economic growth and equality.
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This paper reviews the reasons why economists think there is a conflict between our desire for economic growth and our desire for economic equality.
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Urbanization in Developing Countries, 2006.
A discussion regarding the three main issues relating to urbanization.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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This essay looks at issues related to urbanization in developing countries. It focuses on the three interconnected factors of population, limited resources and inadequate infrastructure.
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"One of the most important environmental phenomena affecting the world is urbanization. In Population and Rural-Urban Environmental Interactions in Developing Countries, K.Jegasothy states, "Urbanization is conventionally defined as a process of spatial movement of a population towards towns and cities and their resulting expansion" (Jegasothy, 1999, p. 1031). Urbanization has major impacts on the environment, economic systems, political process and social interactions. However, urbanization is not a monolithic or homogeneous phenomenon. Since urbanization processes are determined by a number of factors it is not the same in every country."
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Development in Developing Countries, 2005.
A study of domestic factors constraining development in developing countries.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The domestic factors that hold back development in a country usually emanate from bad or weak governance giving rise to conditions such as violence and armed conflict, widespread corruption, lack of infrastructure, lack of social cohesion, weak institutions, and urban bias, among others. In this paper, the writer examines some of these "internal" factors that constraint development and promote poverty in the developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Theories about Underdevelopment
Lack of Good Governance
1. Violence
2. Corruption
3. Over-population
4. Urban Bias
5. Lack of Infrastructure, Weak Institutions
Conclusion
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"There are different theories about what causes underdevelopment in a country but there is no agreement among social scientists and economists about them. The cultural background, ideologies and biases usually determine the beliefs of individuals about these theories. People and experts in the developing countries tend to believe the ?external? theories for underdevelopment that emphasize factors such as an unjust world order and the effects of colonization and Western exploitation for their underdevelopment. The experts in the developed world consist mainly of ?internal theorists? who highlight the intrinsic cultural values and aptitudes of the people and the behavior and policies of the ruling elite that constraint development. They believe that lack of legal structures and strong institutions in the underdeveloped world generally lead to a break down in the rule of law which, in turn, promote corruption, exploitation of the weak and vulnerable, and an environment of chaos and anarchy?all of them combining to block development. "
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