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A City in Crisis: Communication Network, Ethics, and Power in the City of Dallas
(2018-12-10)The conceptual framework for this research builds on Manuel Castells’s work to find the specific network configuration of actors, interests, and values that engage in their power-making strategies to operationalize a ... -
A comparison of magnet schools to traditional schools: Application of critical education theory
(2016-05-10)After considerable research, it was determined that a research gap exists that examines the overall impact of school choice concerning magnet and traditional high schools. The timing is especially critical in Texas with ... -
A NEAREST NEIGHBORING MATCH ANALYSIS OF THE PROXIMATE PRINCIPLE: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUES AND PARKS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
(2017-08-11)Most studies of this type use a hedonic value method of analysis while using spatial analysis primarily as a tool in the analysis. The nearest neighboring match analysis used in this study uses spatial analysis as the ... -
A STUDY OF DISPROPORTIONALITY IN DISCIPLINE FOR BLACK GIRLS IN TEXAS: DOES DISTRICT TYPE MATTER?
(2021-08-10)The number of African American girls that experience exclusionary discipline in Texas schools is an area of concern that needs to be addressed. In the Southern States, African American female students are five times more ... -
A Study of Public Parks, Equity, and the Creation of Single Member Council Districts in Dallas, Texas
(2020-06-04)This research explores the civic governance and political structure of the city council election systems in Dallas, Texas after the Voting Rights Act in order to discover the change in minority representation and its impact ... -
A STUDY OF THE ADAPTATION OF PARAMETRIC COMPUTER DESIGN AMONG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALS IN TEXAS
(2017-05-12)Parametric design utilizes algorithmic-based software to produce computational, generative, responsive, and immersive three-dimensional models for use in landscape architecture, planning, and architecture (Cantrell & ... -
ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY AND THE IMPACTS ON HOUSING VALUE
(2018-08-13)Accessibility is the well stablished concept in theories of urban planning and spatial structure. This dissertation measured access to opportunities that incorporate major destinations as well as all jobs for three modes. ... -
Accessibility and the Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Small and Medium-Sized Municipalities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
(2021-11-29)People with disabilities face daily physical challenges posed by inaccessible buildings and unsafe sidewalks or public parks. These barriers prevent millions of people from enjoying resources provided by municipalities ... -
Addressing Issues Relating to Food Deserts Through Empowerment; A Community Garden Design Proposal for The Glencrest Neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas
(2018-12-10)The high rate of population growth in urban areas over the past century has contributed to the creation of food deserts, which are areas characterized by the lack of access to affordable fresh and healthy foods. Food ... -
The Aesthetic Experiences Of Public School Teachers: A Study Of The Physical Environment Of Schools Through The Lens Of The Organizational Aesthetics Framework
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2013-07-22)Related in part to the study of organizational culture, organizational aesthetics is concerned more with that level of culture that is represented through the symbols and artifacts found within an organization. Artifacts, ... -
African Americans, STEM, and Entrepreneurship: A Study of Factors that Influence African Americans to Pursue Entrepreneurship in STEM Fields
(2017-03-20)Minority business entrepreneurship, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), provides multiple opportunities for innovation, job creation, high earning potential for underrepresented ... -
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 ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE USE HAND, DIGITAL AND HYBRID GRAPHICS IN CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
(2016-05-10)Visual representation is a critical component of professional landscape architecture practice. The tools that are used for visual representation production are hand, digital and hybrid graphics. This thesis evaluates the ... -
AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY: ANALYZING PLANNING APPROACHES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
(2020-11-30)This exploratory case study examines planning and economic development through the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework in the New Institutional Economic Theory. Two selected case studies highlight economic ... -
Analysis of Homeownership Outcomes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Region and Growing Disparities An African American Perspective
(2020-09-02)Since the housing bust and Great Recession, in the United States, the homeownership gap between black and white households has widened to its largest levels in 50 years (Choi, McCargo, Neal, Goodman & Young, 2019). With ... -
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction
(Landscape Architecture, 2007-08-23)The Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) is a relatively new topic among urban developers, planners, and city leaders. It seeks to change the way cities and towns are built by creating compact neighborhoods that encourage ... -
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 ... -
Anti-terrorism Site Design Guidelines For U.S. Military Installations: An evaluation of the implementation process at U.S. Army forts in Texas and Louisiana
(Landscape Architecture, 2010-07-19)is of vital importance to accommodate the need for security in site plans and designs on all military installations. Terrorism prevention, referred to as force protection by the United States Department of Defense, is ... -
Application of the Critical Race and Latino Critical Theories to Explore Social Innovation in Nonprofit Services Addressing HIV/AIDS Issues in Texas
(2020-12-09)The nonprofit sector is an essential and valuable resource in the United States for aiding marginalized populations. This study focuses on how nonprofit health organizations provide and innovate HIV services, and how they ... -
Are smarter neighborhoods, more walkable?
(2019-12-06)This dissertation seeks to investigate the association between smart city initiatives and neighborhoods’ walkability. The preference for living in walkable neighborhoods has grown remarkably since 2017, in comparison to ...