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INNOVATION DISTRICTS: CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR CITIES’ PROSPERITY, EQUITY IMPLICATIONS, AND PLANNING POLICY SOLUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO PLACELESSNESS
(2023-08-14)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2025** ABSTRACT: Innovation is one of the most critical determinants of future success for cities. Urban policymakers and planners have developed a great interest in ... -
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND WATER: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN TEXAS CITIES
(2023-05-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 05/16/2025** ABSTRACT: Riparian lands, the interface between terrestrial and water ecologies, play a critical role in keeping urban ecosystems healthy. However, rapidly ... -
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 ... -
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-11)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This identifies existing programs utilized for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the professions of fire, ambulance, and law enforcement, as well as ... -
North Richland Hills Development Process Improvement Plan
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-05)The development and permit approval process for the City of North Richland Hills (NRH) was explored with regard to the review process for development proposals, platting, and building permits. Currently, the city conducts ... -
City of Southlake Open Spaces Project
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-04)The City of Southlake, Texas, currently has a population of roughly 31,000 residents and is approaching build-out. The city's estimated build-out population is 34,188. They could reach build-out as late as 2050. As Southlake ... -
City of North Richland Hills Financial Analysis: Property Tax Revenue Needed to Fund Emergency Services to Support Population Growth
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-05)The City of North Richland Hills is situated eleven miles northeast of Fort Worth in the heart of the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. NRH is completely within Tarrant County and has a contiguous city limit without ... -
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2019-11)Since 1999, Catholic Charities Fort Worth has served the community of Fort Worth and its surrounding 28 counties. CCFW is part of the Catholic Charities USA formed in 1910. The goal of CCFW is to end poverty for 10,000 ... -
School Based Mentoring: an Evaluation of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Mentoring Program.
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Program Coordinator Victoria Mendoza of the Carrollton - Farmers Branch ISD requested a comprehensive evaluation of the Farmers Branch Elementary and Vivian Field ... -
City of Burleson Community Development Department Performance Review
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2010-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The City of Burleson, Texas requested that The University of Texas at Arlington School of Urban and Public Affairs conduct a study to create employee performance ... -
A Report on the Strategic Economic Development Plan for North Richland Hills 2011.
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2010)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The City of North Richland Hills requested that the student team make a comparative analysis of business development and retention practices in cities of comparable ... -
The Impact of a Veteran Identity Among Key Personnel on Successful Outcomes in Veteran Treatment Courts
(2019-04-24)Bureaucrats routinely engage in discretionary decision-making that results in the distribution of values for society. Scholars across various domains are challenged with reconciling the ostensibly contradictory values of ... -
Economic Redevelopment Options Study for the Oakcrest Area, City of Kennedale
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2010-05-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The City of Kennedale has entered into a binding agreement with four sexually oriented businesses located in the Oakcrest Area. In 2012 this agreement will require ... -
Issues, Assets and Opportunities: a Survey of Service Satisfaction for the Kennedale Fire Department and Municipal Court
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2009-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The City of Kennedale proposed that the University of Texas at Arlington's School of Urban and Public Affairs investigate customer satisfaction of services offered ... -
City of Kennedale Compensation Analysis
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The City of Kennedale has tasked our project team with developing a compensation plan that will act as a compliment to the organizational philosophies. Additionally ... -
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 ... -
Library Systems and Services Study 2017, Manske Library, Farmers Branch, Texas.
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-09)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Outsourcing of some core functions of an organization dates back to the 1980s and has its precedent in business practices. While public libraries have for many years ... -
Creating a Farmersville Treasure: The City of Farmersville Personnel Policy Manual Project
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2011)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The objective of this project was to produce an updated municipal personnel policy manual that was clear, precise and ready for the City's review and approval. This ... -
Leading the Weatherford Way: a Values-Based Management and Leadership Guide
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2010)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Values are the basic rules and guidelines that drive a person or organization. Leaders are the most important means of establishing the values throughout the ... -
City of Sansom Park - Fire and Emergency Service Report
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This report introduces and characterizes a framework of options that may be used by the City of Sansom Park and surrounding cities to ensure adequate preparation ...