PPT-Challenges Facing American Cities

Americas Urban Origins Cities played a different role in the 18 th 19 th and 20 th centuries Technological change has been an important factor in determining the role and importance of cities across time. Chapter 14, section 1. Main Idea: . *In the mid-1800’s, millions of Europeans came to the U.S. hoping to build a better life.. Why It Matters Now:. *These German, Irish, and Scandinavians had a strong influence on American culture.. Urban Areas – An Environmental Challenge for Earth Observation. Barcelona. 13-15. . November. . 2012. www.smartcityexpo.com. Some Alternative Future Observations . of the Earth from Space at Night. U.S. History II 1g, 2c, 1f. Geography is:. The study of the earth’s landforms, bodies of water, weather, and plant and animal life. T. he study of the way people live on the earth, the way people use the earth, and the effects that human activities have on the earth. Pressure Of Being A Christian. What Pressures Does a Christian Face?. It is difficult and lonely (Matt. 7:13-14).. There is persecution (Matt. 5:10-11).. There is rejection (John 12:42-43).. The Christian is considered strange—the Christian is spoken against (1 Pet. 4:3-4).. Joanna Ganning, PhD. Executive Director, Metropolitan Research Center. Assistant Professor, Department of City & Metropolitan Planning. University of Utah. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED……Or not?. For fifteen years, scholars have written that the dawn of accessibility-based transportation planning has . 1865-1900. Chicago’s World Columbian Exposition. America’s industrial development was showcased during the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893 . (“Columbian Exposition”). 1893: ¾ of Chicagoans were foreign-born or their children.. A discussion. Who are the youth?. the UN defines the youth as between 15-24, . African . Youth Charter pegs thresholds as between the ages of 15 and 35 years. .. . I. n many ways a better definition is to see youth . National Context: the North American Urban System. Keywords. Urban system. Urban hierarchy. Central place theory. Normative. Rank-size rule. Primate City. Vance—mercantile cities model. Erie Canal. Key Question:. Urban Morphology. The layout of a city, its physical form an structure.. Berlin, Germany. With wall (above). And without wall (right). What does the urban morphology of the city tell us about the city?. November 1, 2012. What will be the three biggest challenges facing HR executives over the next 10 years? . Retaining and rewarding the best employees (59%), developing the next generation of corporate leaders (52%), and creating a corporate culture that attracts the best employees to organizations (36%).. he American Lobster Fishery. in . a Changing Ecosystem. Richard A. . Wahle. University of Maine | School of Marine Sciences. Maine perilously dependent on one fishery.. Lobsters at historic highs, but will it last?. (Griffin-Ford Model). History. Latin American cities fell under the rule of Spain during the colonial era. As such, they all followed the same set of regulations and laws known as the Laws of the Indies. They allowed Spain to keep reign* over its colonies. One of the included requirements was for the cities to have a grid pattern established around a central plaza. The wealthy lived near the plaza while the poor lived along the outskirts. This would be the start of the similar patterns found in Latin American cities. . Challenges Facing the Tourist Industry 1. Taxes Traveler’s taxes often make travelling very expensive. Look at the percentage of taxes paid on an airline ticket, a hotel room, or a rental car. 2. Global Standardization .. Competency-7. Uses English creatively and innovatively . Competency level - 7.5. Writes simple compositions on different types of topics. Objectives. You will be able to write descriptions of people, animals, objects or places using simple sentences..