Katrina Refugees and Rising Crime in Houston
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This 3 page paper discusses the problem of rising crime in Houston being attributed to Katrina evacuees. It argues that there is evidence to support the idea that the refugees have caused a "spike" in the crime rate, and what the governor of Texas can do to mitigate the situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVKatRef.rtf

Key Factors of a Successful Strategic Spatial Planning; The London Plan as a Case Study
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This 11 page paper looks at the key factors needed for any spatial planning to be successful and effective. The subject of these key factors is discussed with reference made to a range of developments including the United Nations and the international developments. With a definition of the needs for successful planning the new spatial planning strategy for London, containing in the “London Plan” are used as a case study and assessed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEspatlondon.rtf

Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here
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This 5 page paper critically reviews the book with a focus on the first four chapters. This book, about the dismal life of children who grow up in this Chicago community, provide food for thought about urban poverty. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA241no.rtf

L.W. Kennedy/ "Planning the City Upon a Hill"
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An 8 page summation and analysis of Lawrence W. Kennedy's book on the history of urban planning as it pertains to Boston, Mass. Kennedy traces the history of urban planning in Boston from its founding in 1630 to the present day. In so doing, he demonstrates how city planning is tied intrinsically to the political life of an American city. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khboston.wps

Land Use Planning
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This 5 page paper examines zoning regulations in the United States, differences in land use planning in the U.S. and abroad, and looks briefly at three planned communities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVLndUse.rtf

Laser-Based Missile Systems
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A 13 page paper discussing the airborne and space-based antiballistic lasers. The military engagements that the US has been involved in over the past decade have highlighted to the American people the advances that technology has introduced into combat and defense. One of the most promising developments for the future, the airborne laser, still is in development. Scheduled for testing in 2004, the antiballistic tool is controversial, but not nearly so much as its counterpart, the space-based laser. Each of these defense lasers were being researched simultaneously, but work on the space-based version recently was halted indefinitely. Both approaches to laser technology, however, illustrate the depth in which US defense is being assessed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSmilLaserMis.rtf

Leave Handicapped Spaces for the Handicapped
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This 3 page paper explores the controversy over handicapped parking, and the ramifications for misusing a handicapped sticker. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHndCap.rtf

Leisure Services Report
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A paper which analyses the annual report on leisure services from Basingstoke in terms of the layout and content of the report and its coverage of community activities and budgeting.
Filename: JLleisserv.rtf

Levittown
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A 12 page research paper on what is still the largest housing project ever assembled by a single builder. William Levitt and his brother answered the need for affordable housing after World War II by mass-producing houses on Long Island, N.Y. The first Levittown was followed by others and helped to fuel the growing post-WWII trend toward suburban living. The writer discusses the sociological, economical, and demographic consequences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Levittown.rtf

Life in 1930s New York
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This 5 page fictitious account describes the life of a woman who grew up in Brooklyn, New York during the depression era and World War II. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ny1930.wps

Life In The City / Advantages & Disadvantages Of Urban Life For Children
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A 7 page paper considering the ways in which living in urban centers is associated with advantages or disavantages. Focus is on lower-income families in the inner city, for whom many of the cultural advantages of the city do not apply, the challenges they face, and the effect of these upon the children. Successful urban improvement programs to address these difficulties are described as potential advantages to urban children. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: Urbanchi.wps

London & Boston/2 cities' urban development
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A 12 page research paper that outlines the urban development of Boston and London. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khbo&lo.wps

London and Paris
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This 7 page paper examines the similarities and differences between Paris and London. The paper considers why it may be viable to compare these two cities, looks at the demographic, political, economic and development differences and concludes with the source of these differences. The bibliography 6 sources.
Filename: TEparislon.rtf

Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
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A 6 page paper which discusses the planning, building, completion, opening, and repairs of the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmacknc.wps

Malthusian Arguments in Population Growth
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5 pages in length. Describes the Malthusian approach to population growth and environmental issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAmalth.wps

MARYLAND INTERCOUNTY CONNECTOR AND ENVIRONMENT
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This 5-page paper examines the Maryland Intercounty Connector (ICC) and whether this proposed superhighway can reduce the current gridlock in the D.C./Maryland area and at the same time, have little or no negative impact on the environment, current housing or towns. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MTmicc.rtf

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