Abstract
This paper represents a proposal for research concerning issues to be addressed in the current re-design process for Nathan Phillips Square, the setting for Toronto's City Hall and an iconic work of modern urban architecture. The paper points out that this redesign process is in response to a consensus that has been reached by city politicians and leading civic officials that the existing design of the square was not only flawed in its multiple revisions over time since the original construction, but also no longer reflects the urban vision of 21st century Toronto. The paper concludes that qualitative research methods used to gain insights into the views of neighbours of the space towards the redesign project would be invaluable in determining who would be likely users of the space, how should it operate within the Toronto community, and the most important design elements of the project.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Conclusion

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"It is clear that in carrying out this research into the redesign of Nathan Phillips Square it would be necessary to consult with a diverse range of stakeholders. One major insight from the literature review is that often one research method is inadequate to fully explore all of the issues involved in a project as complex and politically and socially sensitive as the redesign of Toronto's icon Nathan Phillips Square. Three methods would be particularly effective given the nature of the project: ethnographic/participant analysis, qualitative interviewing, and focus groups."

Tags:urban, architecture, design, public, construction

Abstract
This paper represents a proposal for research regarding issues to be addressed in the current re-design process for Nathan Phillips Square, the setting for Toronto's City Hall. According to the paper, this redesign process is in response to a consensus that has been reached by city politicians and leading civic officials that the existing design of the square was not only flawed in its multiple revisions over time since the original construction, but also no longer reflected the urban vision of 21st century Toronto.

From the Paper
"This paper represents a proposal for research regarding issues to be addressed in the current re-design process for Nathan Phillips Square, the setting for Toronto's City Hall and an iconic work of modern urban architecture. This redesign process is in response to a consensus that has been reached by city politicians and leading civic officials that the existing design of the square was not only flawed in its multiple revisions over time since the original construction, but also no longer reflects the urban vision of 21st century Toronto. As Christopher Hume..."

Tags:research, proposal, toronto

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The paper discusses how the significant aspects of Nathan Phillip's Square that could be improved are directly related to the success of Times Square as an urban center that has applied the use of open space, but with a greater accessibility to consumers that would increase economic growth. The paper shows how by understanding the signature buildings in both of these squares, new developments could be made to make Nathan Square reflect a symbolic democracy by its openness and transparency.

Tags:toronto, nathan, square

Abstract
This essay explores the architectural spatial codes of Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. It focuses on who the square was designed to be used by and what the space is currently used for. The essay also discusses if the square's significance has changed over the years and if it now or ever really served the citizenry of Toronto.

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"Spatial and Architectural Codes of Nathan Phillips Square Nathan Phillips Square was envisioned and designed in conjunction with the Toronto City Hall buildings, and is located directly in front of and south of City Hall at the northwest corner of Bay and Queen Street ("Viljo Revell" n.p.). Opened in 1965, Nathan Phillips Square was named in honour of Nathan Phillips who served as mayor from 1955 to 1962 ("Toronto City Hall Tour" n.p.). The space consists of a large open area containing a reflecting pool that transforms to a skating rink in winter, a large ramp leading to the second level demonstration gardens of City Hall, Peace Garden, sculptures, and a speakers' corner podium.

Tags:civic, space, toronto

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The paper asserts that although Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible's Nathan Price began his preaching career as a strict Baptist minister, it was his cowardice in the Philippine Jungle during the war that caused him to become the unrelenting, non-negotiable minister he is after the war. The writer then posits that although not a recognized diagnosis in the timeframe of this story, he believes that the fictional Nathan Price suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After his experience in the Philippine jungle, the writer believes that the only way Nathan Price thought he could find piece and acceptance from God, was to return to the "jungle" to finally prove his worth in battle.

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"Though Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible's Nathan Price began his preaching career as a strict Baptist minister, it was his cowardice in the Philippine Jungle during the war that caused him to become the unrelenting, non-negotiable minister he is after the war. Though not a recognized diagnosis in the timeframe of this story, I believe that the fictional Nathan Price suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After his experience in the Philippine jungle, I believe that the only way Nathan Price thought he could find piece and acceptance from God, was to return to the "jungle" to finally prove his worth in battle."

Tags:kingsolver, nathan pierce, congo

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This paper presents a discussion about the incident at Tian An Men Square that is often referred to as a massacre. We are taken on an exploratory look at the events leading up to the massacre as well as the event itself. We then discuss the way the event has affected the Chinese people and its society.

Tags:ASIAN STUDIES / CHINA, tian an men square

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This paper explores the argument that the Tiananmen Square Massacre constituted an international crime and furthermore that it constituted genocide. This paper argues that it was not genocide and that it was not even an international crime, in the sense of a crime that impacts all humanity. Rather, it was a domestic response to a domestic situation. The paper claims that it was certainly a questionable response. However, it was an internal Chinese situation, not an international crime.

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"It has been argued that the Tiananmen Square Massacre constituted an international crime, and furthermore that it constituted genocide. This paper will argue that it was not genocide, and furthermore that it was not even an international crime, in the sense of a crime that impacts all humanity. Rather, it was a domestic response to a domestic situation. It was certainly a questionable response. However, it was an internal Chinese situation, not an international crime. Furthermore, it was consistent with long-established ways in which the Chinese state has dealt with internal unrest. Punishing China for its ..."

Tags:tiananmen, square, china

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This proposal recommends a corporate philanthropy target to the CEO of an organization. The main purpose of the assignment is to broaden one's knowledge of the theory and practice of corporate philanthropy. This proposal proposes that a large food manufacturer develop a program to support Meals on Wheels, a nation-wide not-for profit organization for those who need it most.

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"Friendly Foods, a maker of specialty meals garnering an excellent reputation for high-nutrition, would be ideally suited to establish a philanthropic program by partnering with Meals on Wheels, which provides sustenance for those who have trouble feeding themselves. Specifically, this means assisting Meals on Wheels in providing meals for the elderly and for people with special needs. Given that Friendly Foods prepares its meals in their Woodbridge, Ontario plant, partnering with Meals on Wheels to channel some of this food into the hands of volunteers and clients will..."

Tags:corporate, philianthropy, proposal

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This paper discusses the proposal development process as it relates to employing the four elements of design; contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. The paper explores how these and other proposal development techniques apply directly to the budgeting process of proposal development.

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"This document discusses the proposal development process as it relates to employing the four elements of design. The four elements of design as listed are: contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. Additional focus is given to how these and other proposal development techniques apply directly to the budgeting process of proposal development.
"The proposal examined in this research relates to a hypothetical diversity development program complete with its own budget. Diversity development is..."

Tags:proposal, budget, elements

Abstract
A discussion of satire and Jonathan Swift. This paper argues the modesty of 'A Modest Proposal?' It studies how irony works and the similarity to the arrogance of most colonizing races in this book and in the entire world. Finally it concludes that the proposal displays pretentious and idle pomp, through the use of witty ridicule, it is the iconoclast protest against the exploitation of the Irish by the English.

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""A modest proposal", first published in 1729, is claimed to be one of Jonathan Swifts most drastic satirical pieces , where he suggests that Irish children be fed to wealthy English aristocracy. Swift immediately creates sombre and depressing surroundings caused by begging women and thieving children. From the first paragraph we imagine poverty and famine, which can only be escaped when one emigrates or turns into a professional thief. Before Swift makes the actual proposal, he overemphasizes this state of poverty and the effects it will have on society."

Tags:angela, ashes, colony, ireland, irish, irony, jonathan, modest, proposal, satire, subjugation, swift