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Modeling The Impact Of Transportation On Public Health Using Fuzzy Logic
(City & Regional Planning, 2014-03-12)
Research has proved that built environment affect public health in various ways ranging from direct impacts like physical activity to indirect impacts such as housing affordability, employment accessibility, social capital ...
Aggregate Relation Between Residence And Workplace Travel Time in Large Urban Areas
(City & Regional Planning, 2014-03-10)
The formation of urban areas is a function of locations of residence and workplaces. Urban areas grow because more residents move in the area due to economic, life style, or other opportunities. This research presents a ...
The Extent Of Social Disparities In Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-10)
The argument of race and segregation is an age-old debate. Nevertheless, in 2013 there are still segregated black and Hispanic neighborhoods experiencing high levels of poverty despite the Fair Housing Act, inclusionary ...
Community Garden Suitability Analysis For A South Dallas Community
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-12)
Community gardens have been proposed as a solution to combat the ongoing and escalating food desert problem in low-income communities. As planners, community leaders and residents look to implement this solution and convert ...
Analyzing The Value Of Mixed Use Urban Infill: An Exploratory Analysis On Changes In Property Values And Demographics In Local Initiatives Of Dallas And Fort Worth Texas
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-07-14)
Mixed-use infill development has gained national attention as a strategy for revitalization and redevelopment for cities. The strategy is viewed by "Smart Growth" proponents and New Urbanists as a potential solution to ...
Mitigating The Urban Heat Island Through A Targeted Look At Reforestation And Preservation Near Vulnerable Populations: An Applied Suitability Model
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-12)
The urban heat island (UHI) is a pervasive phenomenon that affects city dwellers. There are certain populations who are especially vulnerable to its affects. Studies have shown that the urban tree canopy helps to mitigate ...
Increasing Food Accessibility Among Urban Poor: Providing An Alternative Solution Through A City-wide Community Garden Plan
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-12)
Community Gardens have been entitled as an emerging solution to food security and injustice issues especially among socially disempowered communities. US Department of Agriculture has designated more than half of the census ...