Category: Urban Planning

Reading responses should be no more than two pages. the reading response should be in a short essay format (including an introduction and a conclusion paragraph). It has to be single-spaced and the title page and/or references do not count against the page limit. Here is what needs to be answered.
a) Identify and discuss the main thesis of the author(s): what they are arguing and what they found. (3 points)
b) Why did the author(s) write this material? (1 points)
c) What competing perspectives might exist to this reading response? Have others found similar results and/or arrived at similar conclusions? In particular, how does this reading compare to other assigned readings? (4 points)
d) Did the reading lead you to have broader questions (e.g. about transportation policy)? (2 points)
Readings:
(Required) Nixon, Hilary and Asha Weinstein Agrawal. 2019. “Would Americans pay more in taxes for better transportation? Answers from seven years of national survey data.” Transportation, Vol. 46, pp. 819-840.
(Required) Taylor, Brian D. “The Geography of Urban Transportation Finance.” in The Geography of Urban Transportation, Fourth Edition, Susan Hanson and Genevieve Giuliano, Editors. New York: The Guilford Press. Pages 247-272, 2017.
(Required) Transportation Research Board of the National Academies. “Equity of Evolving
Transportation Finance Mechanisms.” Special Report 303. Chapter 2 (pp. 21-36).

Reading responses should be no more than two pages. the reading response should be in a short essay format (including an introduction and a conclusion paragraph). It has to be single-spaced and the title page and/or references do not count against the page limit. Here is what needs to be answered.
a) Identify and discuss the main thesis of the author(s): what they are arguing and what they found. (3 points)
b) Why did the author(s) write this material? (1 points)
c) What competing perspectives might exist to this reading response? Have others found similar results and/or arrived at similar conclusions? In particular, how does this reading compare to other assigned readings? (4 points)
d) Did the reading lead you to have broader questions (e.g. about transportation policy)? (2 points)
Readings:
(Required) Nixon, Hilary and Asha Weinstein Agrawal. 2019. “Would Americans pay more in taxes for better transportation? Answers from seven years of national survey data.” Transportation, Vol. 46, pp. 819-840.
(Required) Taylor, Brian D. “The Geography of Urban Transportation Finance.” in The Geography of Urban Transportation, Fourth Edition, Susan Hanson and Genevieve Giuliano, Editors. New York: The Guilford Press. Pages 247-272, 2017.
(Required) Transportation Research Board of the National Academies. “Equity of Evolving
Transportation Finance Mechanisms.” Special Report 303. Chapter 2 (pp. 21-36).

Add 2 parts to this paper 1)introduction 2)summary
There is no need to edit the middle parts, only add intro and summary to the beginning and end,.
Topic: Tree Shade Equity for the Unincorporated Communities in Los Angeles County. Write this paper for planning strategy public campaign.

Recommendations for various methods of how Feed Scarborough’s services could be expanded into these areas. I linked two pdf for work plan and interim report. Now I am working on Final Report so I need to work on RECOMMENDATIONS.

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize yourself with how a bill becomes a law in the State of Nevada. Part of being the resident of a state is participating in how the laws that govern us come into being. We’re lucky enough that the 82nd session of the Nevada Legislature ended earlier this year, so there are plenty of new bills to choose from that have a recent history to view. It can be a long process with some bills never moving to the floor to be heard, or some moving through both houses only to be vetoed by the Governor. There are all sorts of bills for you to choose from including one about the incorporation of a city, and a proposal to make Nevada immune to Daylight Savings Time.
Bills that have begun the process can be found here: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/81st2021…
Links to an external site.
Task
Select one of the bills that have been proposed so far and answer the following questions:
In your own words, summarize what the bill would do if it passed into law.
If the bill were to pass, what impacts could it have on the following? (Hint: The bill may not have all of the following types of impact, but will touch on at least one.)
Fiscal Impact (State and Local)
Social Impact (State and Local)
Economic/ Business Impact (State and Local)
Rights Impact (Does this change how a resident would do/ be able to do something in the state?)
Note: Keep in mind that some bills as proposed may have unintentional impacts that may not have been considered yet. If you see these, feel free to include them, expand on them, and back them up with outside sources.
3. In your own words, what are the arguments for and against the passage of this bill?
4. In your opinion, should this ballot measure have been passed? Explain your choice.
Note: You can frame this as if you were going to make public comments at a hearing for this bill. Please bolster your argument with facts to be considered, and use outside sources.
Criteria
Your response must be 4-5 pages in length, written (1000 – 1250 words). Your title page and reference page do not count toward words total.
Please include the Assembly Bill or Senate Bill number in your response. To not include it will be an automatic point deduction.
Please use proper grammar and punctuation in your response.
APA Format includes: double-spaced, one-inch margins on all sides, 12 point Times New Roman font, a title page, and a reference page.
APA format for this assignment DOES NOT include an abstract. DO NOT include an abstract.

Write a brief (no more than one-page, double-spaced) reaction paper, 4 readings in total.
Follow this Paper Topic: Climate Gentrification

Write a brief (no more than one-page, double-spaced) reaction paper, 4 readings in total.
Follow this Paper Topic: Environmental Justice

THE TOPIC: Fast fashion is a blend of affordability, trends, and environmental concerns. It has become a worldwide sensation due to the allure of fashionable clothing at reasonable prices. But when one explores this subject,one would find the underlying ethical and environmental issues that frequently come into play. The words and phrases consumerism, sustainability, supply chain, worker exploitation, waste, and disposable culture are often used in connection with fast fashion. The fast fashion industry, which depends on rapid production and turnover, is represented by these keywords. Write your research notes on the fast fashion industry. This is the 3rd part of a 4 part research project. The previous two notes are attached for reference.
Research Notes 3 should include:
1. Milestones
● This part will point out the key/critical solutions that advanced
progress in the topic and milestones reached.
2. Experience
● This includes technological advancements, policy implementations,
etc. to the urban sustainability challenge.
● Here you can identify innovations in the area and/or propose some of
your own.
FormatLength – 750 words (12 pt. font, double spaced, 1-inch margins)
Format – must be a PDF or WORD document
Please clearly label every page with your name and paper title.
ContentMake sure your research note clearly explains the required contents.
Use images, diagrams, tables, graphs, etc. to enhance your text content. These are not included in the word limit.
ReferencesCite sources throughout your paper and include a complete list of references at the end of your paper.
Use APA citation format only.
Use a minimum of 3-5 references/resources that you used to develop the text/content for each research note. It is not recommended to use the same resource for all 4 research notes. You will need to have 15 unique references/resources across the 4 research notes.
References for images etc. are in addition to the 15 required resources.

Write a brief (no more than one-page, double-spaced) reaction paper, 4 readings in total.
Follow this Paper Topic: Land Use Strategies
The Paper Must Include:
1. Statement of what you believe are the critical themes of the articles.
2. Your reaction to these arguments.
3. Two discussion questions you would like to pose to the class based on the topic. (NO general questions)
Questions may be points in support or critique of the main claims made in the readings, questions that come to mind as you are reading, or more!
Reaction papers will be graded based on their completion of the described three components.
More details are in the attatchments.

Respond to three short essay questions (750 words each) that require a critical reflection on the readings and videos, as well as on your own ideas and position. You are welcome to conduct additional original research to better support your responses.
1. You decided to take this virtual field trip based on certain ideas you had about the topic Black experiences with planning in Canada. In which ways have the readings and video confirmed or challenged the perceptions you had about planning’s relationship with Black communities in this country? Why? What are some similarities and differences between your own experience with planning and the experience of Black communities in Canada?
2. a) Thinking about the planning work Black communities and organizations have historically done and continue to do today, what are two planning challenges are they trying to address? b) What are the historical legacies of racism and current anti-Black racist practices that have harmed these communities and that continue to impact their well-being? c) And what are two examples of planning approaches and/or tools that Black communities and organizations are using to achieve their goals?
3) In light of what you have learned in this assignment, what is one question that you will bring forward during the field trip week to better understand the experiences of Black populations in the places we visit? What knowledge, skills, and perspectives do you bring to the collective work your team will carry out? And more broadly, how might this awareness shape your future planning practice?