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Suburban Landmarks In North Arlington: Perceptions Of Experts And Non-experts
(Landscape Architecture, 2010-03-03)Each individual perceives the world differently and attains knowledge in distinct ways (Rapoport 1977). With regard to perception about specific places, some individuals function as "insiders." This means their perceptions ... -
Summary Results of a Survey of Economic Development in Texas Cities
(University of Texas at Arlington, 1994-11-01)Economic development is the new kid on the block in city government. If one looks at any textbook on municipal administration published more than 10 years ago, economic development as a city function would not even have ... -
Sustainability In The Private And Public Sectors: A Comparison Of Motivators, Actions, Barriers And Reporting Of Results
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2013-03-20)The concept of sustainability has developed over the past 40 years and continues to advance as organizations implement sustainable practices, quantify sustainability results, and communicate their accomplishments to key ... -
SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE CERTIFICATION IN TEXAS: OBSTACLES AND BENEFITS AFFECTING STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION
The purpose of this research is to examine perceptions of key stakeholders involved in three SITES®-certified pilot projects in Texas to determine the obstacles and benefits they experienced in certifying the projects. ... -
A symbiotic relationship between mid century modern masters: The collaborative works of Arthur and Marie Berger, landscape architects, and O'Neil Ford, architect
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-04-22)Landscape Architects Marie and Arthur Berger were partners as well as husband and wife. The pair began practicing in Dallas, Texas after their marriage in 1946. Marie Monica Harbeck graduated from the University of Oregon ... -
Tactical Urbanism for Downtown Revitalization: City of Grand Prairie, Texas
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-12)Efforts to revitalize downtown continue to gain momentum as planners, developers, and city leaders focus on creating vibrant downtowns to meet the demand for walkable urbanism. Some cities find they lack the resources to ... -
Technology-based Learning On At-risk High School Students: An Evaluation Of The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Technology Center After-school Program
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2008-04-22)Objective. High school students across North Texas are failing to meet the academic standards of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In response, after-school programs have been implemented to support cognitive and ... -
TEX FILES issue 01
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2004)TEX FILES is proud to present excerpts of the recently concluded 2002-2003 academic year in a new annual architectural journal. The book serves to document and transcribe a commentary on issues in architecture, education ... -
TEX FILES issue 02
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2008)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Welcome to the School of Architecture. Short of spending an entire semester in the building, I think perusing this volume is the next best thing to being here. The ... -
Texas Women's Leadership Institute Research Agenda: Identifying How to Build Capacity & Increase the Number of Female City Managers in Texas
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-11)This addresses potential challenges and evaluates the background of women in the role of city manager, helping to identify how to build the capacity of women seeking leadership roles in municipal government and increase ... -
THE BENEFITS of INTERACTION WITH ENVIRONMENTS CREATED FOR ATTRACTING BIRDS ON PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
(2019-05-06)In consideration of the increasing growth of people living with dementia, researchers have started to look at different interventions that help enhance their health and well-being. While the search for medical interventions ... -
The Capacity of Postpartum Depression Resources in Underserved Communities
(2018-08-17)The primary purpose of this study was to assess the resources that are available to women in underserved communities to detect and treat postpartum depression. Postpartum depression continues to be a major public health ... -
The Case for Student Appropriation of University-Proximate Land Value
(2017-01-23)This thesis proposes an eclectic pairing of Henry George’s value capture theory and Marxist spatial theory as a possible space-based solution to the student debt crisis. The literature review section includes background ... -
THE CHARISMATIC DOG AND PUBLIC SPACE: ARE DOG PARKS A THIRD PLACE?
(2020-09-04)Exiting research supports dog parks as a third place based on the ability of dog-supportive public space to bring people together informally outside home and work (Graham and Glover, 2014), yet offers little clarity in ... -
THE CULTURAL ADVANTAGE OF CITIES: EXPLORING THE CULTURAL INDUSTRY AGGLOMERATIONS AS A SOURCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
(2017-05-09)Interest in the cultural industries as a source for economic growth has risen to prominence in recent decades. The purpose of this research is to explore the role and contribution of the cultural industries for economic ... -
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF REFUGEES ON A HOST COUNTRY
(2018-12-05)Refugee numbers are increasing around the world due to political instability. Host countries are encountering several issues such as socioeconomic challenges as a result of refugees. Therefore, it is essential to investigate ... -
THE ECONOMICS OF LANDSCAPES: WHY INVEST IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS/CENTERS IN TEXAS
(2018-12-10)The purpose of this research is to understand the extent to which developers perceive landscape architecture to be a valuable component of mixed-use developments/centers in Texas and how such perceptions add value to their ... -
THE EFFECT OF CRIME ON RIDERSHIP, AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF HOW TRANSIT STATION NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS PREVENT CRIME AND ENCOURAGE RIDERSHIP
(2020-06-01)Factors influencing public transit ridership have been widely explored in recent decades. While planners believe that density and mixed land use around transit stations will increase public transit ridership, criminology ... -
THE EFFECTS OF TRAVEL TIME DELAY ON VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED AND TRAVEL MODE CHOICE BEHAVIOR: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SEATTLE METROPOLITAN AREA
(2018-12-10)Traffic congestion is a crucial factor for understanding travel behavior. The scientific evidence has shown that traffic congestion affects air quality, public health, and economic development, but empirical studies about ... -
THE GEOGRAPHY OF CREATIVE CLUSTERS AND FIRM PRODUCTIVITY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM 20 METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS (MSAs) IN THE UNITED STATES
(2020-05-29)The burgeoning research on creative clusters and an increased rate of municipal investment in creative policymaking are becoming dominant global trends. Yet, the factors that help foster creative-friendly communities and ...