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towns and cities nearby are aggressive competitors for business attraction and they also draw attention from residential pools. What impact does downtown revitalization have on economic development? I have selected Carbondale, Illinois because I am currently a citizen in this city. This revitalization can play a big part in me considering to live here after graduate school. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is amazing, and everything you need for your everyday life is within the city. This…

Downtown Loveland Association (DLA) is a 501c3 non-profit who is assisting and support with economic development in downtown Loveland. o DCI was approached by DLA with for assistance in developing and revitalizing the city of Loveland downtown. DLA has identified the Lovelander Hotel in the city of Loveland historic downtown district as project that revitalized the downtown area and spur economic development. Statement of the problem/ issue Rural community can struggle with economic…

1853 was a growing city on the path to success. Indianola was established near Indian point which was only three miles away from Powderhorn Bayou, another popular location. Indianola’s location was great for trade on land and off, there were roads that made traveling to San Antonio and Mexico easier. Because of its location on the coast, it was also great access for immigrants Indianola happened to be the primary location for European immigrants. In order to increase trade, the city moved…

Upon its completion in 1888, the Rookery Building was the most prestigious office block in the city. Its architects maximized their clients’ profits by creating the greatest possible number of high-rent stores and well-lit office spaces. The Rookery was an early example of skeletal frame construction, as seen in fig 3. The brick exterior walls…

Tappan Zee Bridge Forum (Maneman) Reading this article about the Tappen Zee Bridge took me back to my years of an elementary teacher and when I would teach Dubuque History. We spent a lot of time and many lessons on the Julian Dubuque Bride. The Julian Dubuque Bridge connects Iowa and Illinois. An interesting fact about the bridge is back in the 50s it was a toll bridge and would cost five cents to cross. In my teaching career, I have taught at two schools that have a very mobile population.…

have different social class. I live in Wilmington Delaware and growing up in the city wasn’t easy. To create a roadmap to show the different social classes, I will like to start at my house and work my way around the city. I live on West 41st Street, where there is a small townhouse with a small backyard and front yard. As I leave my house I will guide you to the different streets and places around my home and in the city of Wilmington. To begin our journey, let’s start with my neighborhood…

undeniable that prosperity and advancement in terms of security and healthcare are major requirements to many people living in cities. What comes after this is the question of what safe city should be like and the answers may vary. Throughout 19th century, there were many ideals of a healthy city represented. Urban planners were urged to solve the problems of big cities and provide better lives for its residents. These problems included low-quality of living condition as a result from noises,…

of vibrant African-American culture, it also became the embodiment of inner-city African-American ghettos. This consequence stemmed from the disinvestment (as the middle class residents moved to the suburbs) along with the social problems during that time (Bernt, 2012). Between the 1950s and 1980s, the poverty rate increased up to 40% and the neighborhood has lost almost a third of its population, where entire blocks were given up by their owners or boarded up (Bernt, 2012). The situation…

Cities everywhere throughout the world are always showing signs of change to adjust to the inhabitants that live in them. As cities develop they must be meticulous to profit the current inhabitants and the planet. The expression, Next generation city characterizes a city that has qualities, which regard both the individuals and the land. A next generation city must be the result of people developing and building conveniently and productively. And in addition, being an example for other cities to…

the progression of city life that has taken place throughout time, and that has led us to what life is like in today’s day and age. From architecture, technology, and relationships, people and objects contained in these cities have transformed humanity, and the idea of city life as a whole. From the Medieval to the Industrial era, one can see the changes in what is considered to be a city and how these changes can affect people individually. During the industrial era, cities grew rapidly and…