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The Factors That Influence The Development Of Performance Measures In Texas Counties
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-12)
Over the past few decades, governments have developed performance measurement systems with the objective of improving the quality and effectiveness of services delivered to the public. However, there is scant information ...
Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Wetlands: Understanding The Barriers To Implementation In The Landscape
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-03-12)
The purpose of this research is to address the barriers to implementation of, the role of landscape architects in, and the potential for acceptance of constructed subsurface flow wastewater treatment wetlands. Landscape ...
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 ...
The Connections Between Lynch's Four Methods Of Increasing Adaptability And Fort Worth's Urban Villages Program
(2014-09-17)
The purpose of this thesis is to identify the relationship between Lynch's (1981) four methods of increasing adaptability and the planned changes in city form of Fort Worth's Urban Villages program. The four methods of ...
Property Tax Appraisal For Green Buildings: ENERGY STAR Certification In Texas
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-07-14)
This study investigates whether tax appraised values of commercial office buildings in major Texas cities are influenced by ENERGY STAR (ES) rating. Per square foot (PSF) tax appraised value of property improvements and ...
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 ...
Individual Motivational Factors Impacting United States Air Force Reserve Recruiting
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-12)
This research seeks to discern the latent motivational factors that prompt individuals to join the Air Force Reserve. It is hypothesized that the decision to affiliate has a large non-economic component; this study also ...
Weighing In On The Hallmarks Of Nonprofit Marketization: Organizational Factors Impacting Financial Performance Indicators Of Scalability And Sustainability
(Public Administration, 2014-12)
Nonprofit organizations have experienced continued revenue growth despite a decrease in government funding, increase in competition among organizations, and greater accountability to both public and private funders. ...
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 ...
The Design Attributes Of Identity In Revitalized Commercial Districts: Implications Of Stakeholders' Perceptions Of The Bishop Arts District
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)
This thesis uses qualitative research methods to study the design attributes of identity in revitalized neighborhood commercial districts. Using the Bishop Arts District as a case study, the thesis analyzes the perceptions ...