Tasks As a first step, you should find populations for your selected city and it

Tasks As a first step, you should find populations for your selected city and its neighboring cities. Compare your city size relative to neighboring cities. Also, find the ranking of your city for population size among US cities. Previously, you obtained the historical population for your selected city. Describe its growth pattern and compare it relative to neighboring cities. You can also compare the rate of growth with the national average. You should look for dominant (major) employers in your city and discuss their impacts on city size and growth. For example, the University of Florida is the major employer in Gainesville. Your city might have multiple major firms/institutions. Resources US Census data City governments, municipalities, and universities’ webpages (if applicable) Regional Planning Association’s planning reports and database Metropolitan Planning Agencies’ planning reports and database Requirements Please provide your assignment in APA guidelinesLinks to an external site.. Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″), with 1″ margins on all sides. Your essay should include your paper title, page number, and author’s name. acceptable fonts are: sans serif fonts such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, and 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode as well as serif fonts such as 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, and 10-point Computer Modern. All citations should use APA standards. Figures, tables, and graphs have to be readable Criteria for Success A Successful work has to compare the city size and growth pattern of the selected city relative to its neighboring and national cities. The use of maps or any visuals is strongly encouraged. Also, the use of resources from professional resources like Regional Planning Associations and Metropolitan Planning Agencies is required when they are available. There is no minimum page or word requirement for the assignment.