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The viability of conservation subdivisions as habitat for urban carnivores in North Central Texas suburbs
(2017-05-01)The purpose of this research is to examine perceptions of conservation subdivisions as habitat for urban carnivores in North Central Texas suburbs. This research was conducted through the University of Texas at Arlington; ... -
THE VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MILLENNIALS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
(2021-08-10)Volunteering is an invaluable resource and practice that connects people to much-needed services. Current research is limited on the practices and perspectives of African American volunteers in the United States. Through ... -
The Thompson House, Jamaica, British West Indies
(Studio Martin Price, 2014)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: In the Thompson House, the driveway ascends the rising land to a mid-level entrance. The house unfolds with a large gallery reception space that divides the living ... -
Toward An Ontology Of Design Philosophy In Landscape Architecture: Developing A Personal Design Philosophy
(Landscape Architecture, 2011-03-03)This thesis uses qualitative inquiry to examine the process for developing a personal design philosophy. The larger goal of the study seeks to understand the universal and particulars of design as philosophy with the intent ... -
Towards a "critical regionalism" for rapidly developing areas of Texas.
(Landscape Architecture, 1998-12)The published intellectual discourse on "Critical Regionalism" is more prolific in the literature of architecture and planning than that of landscape architecture. As a result, the existing parameters used to define ... -
Town of Lakeside, Mixed-use Development and Town Hall Feasibility Study
(University of Texas at ArlingtonSchool of Urban and Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington, July 2011) -
Town of Prosper 2010 Economic Development Sampling of Metroplex Cities
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2010-05-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The Town of Prosper has and will continue to have a unique opportunity for economic expansion. In anticipation of imminent economic growth, Prosper is in the process ... -
TRANSFORMING A TYPICAL FLEA MARKET INTO A MORE VITAL THIRD PLACE THROUGH EXPRESSIONS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY
(2021-05-05)"Flea markets are significant in North America because of their cultural, socio-economic, functional values, and the opportunities they provide for social interaction and public gathering" (Riveira, A.N., 2013). They can ... -
Transit Oriented Development Report
(University of Texas at Arlington, for the North Central Texas Council of Governments University Partnership Program, 2012-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The Transit Oriented Development Report is a comprehensive review of transit oriented development (TOD) projects, literature, and guidelines in order to build a ... -
TRANSIT, WALKABILITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY: EXPLORATIONS FROM THE U.S. SPECIALIZED HIGH-TECH ZONES, PIVOTAL INDUSTRIES, AND INNOVATIVE SMALL BUSINESSES
(2019-05-17)The economy in the 21st century has expanded the depth of creativity, speed, and flexibility in production, high-tech industry, and innovation. Hence, the new economic norm and high dependency on innovation and creativity ... -
Transitions in Public Administration Theory Through Presidential Approaches To Healthcare Policy
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-12)Through interdisciplinary research of twelve presidential administrations and their various approaches to national healthcare policy, a better understanding of the borderless transitions (which I term "melting points") ... -
Traveling via Rome through the Stereoscope: Reality, Memory, and Virtual Travel.
(Architectural Histories, 2016)Underwood and Underwood's, Rome through the Stereoscope, of 1902 was a landmark in stereoscopic photography publishing, both as an intense, visually immersive experience and as a cognitively demanding exercise. The set ... -
TREATMENTS OF CONTAMINANTS FROM HYDRAULIC FRACTURING: A STUDY OF THE ATTITUDES OF PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS THE USE OF PHYTOREMEDIATION METHODS IN TARRANT COUNTY
(2021-05-07)Hydraulic fracturing poses challenges to the environmental stability of the areas surrounding a hydraulic fracturing site due to exposure to the byproducts of the hydraulic fracturing process. (Rahm, 2011; Perry, Sutton, ... -
Tree Preservation And Its Impact On Residential Development And Real Estate Value
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-09-17)Mature trees create more attractive residential neighborhoods and contribute a significant amount to the resale value of a home (Benotto, 2002). According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, one mature tree can amount ... -
TRUMPISM AGAINST THE PUBLIC INTEREST: A POLITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
(2020-12-01)Trumpism has come to mean different things to different people. This dissertation explores whether Trumpism is an extreme form of New Public Management, privileging values of efficiency and effectiveness, in public policy ... -
Understanding Gentrification: The Role And Abilities Of Community-based Organizations In Changing Neighborhoods - A Case Study Of Post-Katrina New Orleans -
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2010-11-01)The goal of this study is to identify the roles and barriers of community-based organizations in post-disaster changing neighborhoods and to examine how community based organizations support residents in dealing with ... -
Understanding Social Networks In Frazier Courts HOPE VI Development
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2011-03-03)The HOPE VI program enacted in 1992 represented a shift in public housing by addressing resident's needs through physical design improvements, self-sufficiency programs, and the deconcentration of poverty. Funding through ... -
Understanding the Link Between Organizational Communication and Innovation: an Examination of Public, Nonprofit, and For-profit Organizations in South Korea.
(2018)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Innovation and internal communication are essential for any successful organization. Although communication within organizations has long been studied in the ... -
UNITING FAMILIES AND CELEBRATING A THIRD NATION: BRIDGING THE WALL, A TRUE BINATIONAL PARK FOR THE BORDERLAND OF JUAREZ – EL PASO
(2021-03-11)According to the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), an estimated 11.3 million undocumented immigrants reside in United States (U.S.) of which 53 percent are Mexican (Gelatt & Zong, 2018). Many of these immigrants have not ... -
University of Texas at Arlington Extensive Green Roof
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2011)The University of Texas at Arlington (UT-Arlington) installed the first extensive green roof in the Dallas / Fort Worth area in April of 2008. The roof was researched, designed, and is being managed by UT-Arlington associate ...