Category: Urban and Environmental planning

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Assignment 1 – 10% of total grade: Due June 30
Identification of a planning problem. This is a two-paragraph (300-500 words) proposal 
of a planning problem students would like to investigate over the course of the semester. Crucial for this step is the identification of the scope, stakes, and framing of the problem.
Assignment 2 – 25%: Due July 14
Observation of a planning problem: This is a four-page (1000-1200 words) paper examining students’ identified problem through in-person observations. Observations should be 
documented through notes, sketches, photographs, maps, or other multimedia forms. The paper will them interpret these observational materials using course lectures and texts. 
Students are welcome, but not required, to use outside sources. 
Assignment 3 – 25%: Due August 4
Emergent critique of a planning problem: This is a four-page (1000-1200 words) paper extending students’ investigation of the planning problem through both reflections and 
considerations of potential action. Why is this problem a critical problem? What do 
popular sources include or not include? Is this problem more or less complex in the 
literature than on the ground? Does the problem, as you observe it, match how it is 
represented in our readings and lectures? What has been done about it? What can be done about it? Your final submission should include parts two and three of the assignment. 

Assignment topic: Smart Cities, Urban Sustainability
The goal of the assignment is to create an entry into a lexicon – a collection of basic terms – on
“urban sustainability”.
The aims of the assignment are to:
– Learn more in-depth about one aspect of urban sustainability using different sources
– Collect and concisely present information that focuses on the main aspects of the topic
– Have a critical understanding of the topic – its background and critics/limitations if
relevant
– Explore examples from cities around the world
.
Project Guidelines:
The project can be completed alone or in pairs.
Length: 1500-1800 words (plus extra space for illustrations, pictures and the bibliography, as
needed).
Format: pdf document.
The project should include the following sections:
a. A general definition of the topic (using your own wording)
b. An explanation of major aspects of the topic (e.g. different types or categories within the
topic)
c. Examples of how the topic is represented and implemented (e.g. an organization
advancing the topic; indicators or assessment schemes used; city policies)
d. Examples from at least 2 different cities/neighbourhoods where this topic has been
implemented
e. A controversy or challenge about the topic, e.g. are there different definitions? Are there
critics of the concept?
f. Bibliography of sources used (include at least one academic paper)
g. Includes at least 2 graphics/illustrations/photos that help explain the topic
The challenge of the assignment is to present a good and concise summary of the topic,
grounded in reliable sources. Someone who doesn’t know about urban sustainability should be
able to look at the entry and get a simple but thorough introduction to the topic.
Final project grading is based on:
– Content of sections meeting the guidelines (paragraphs (a)-(e) above). Does the project
provide a concise but thorough introduction to the topic? Does it highlight the major
aspects and provide relevant examples?
– Quality of the writing: Is the project clearly written and well organized?
– Sources: Does the project use a variety of sources? Does it draw on reliable sources of
information while developing an original piece of work? Are sources cited consistently
(referred to in the text and included in a bibliography)?
– Graphics, illustrations and photos. Does the project use graphics/tables/charts that
support the text?

Overview of the  Assignment
For this assignment, you will create a feasibility and constructability document to present to the stakeholders of the Cherry Creek LLC group. This group is a consortium of real estate investors/developers who have decided to build a project in South-Western Florida, approximately 5 miles north of Naples Florida. Cherry Creek seeks to construct apartment luxury homes across the country in prime locations adjacent to “up and coming” clean cities, with a stable and growing professional base. The group has built 9 complexes over the last 12 years. These projects are well-planned, gated rental communities with pools; clubhouses; tennis courts; tot lots, and basketball courts. The use of green belts is a required feature along with landscaping to buffer visual lines from the 2 streets that border the parcel. The city has also stipulated that there shall be a parking space for each unit, plus 20 spare spaces for visitors. Cherry Creek constructs these complexes using outside architects, outside general contractors, and outside construction management consultants.
Your Instructor will go over the criteria and explain this assignment during week 1.
Scope of Study
The stakeholder association (Cherry Creek LLC) has asked you to develop a feasibility study for the construction of 100-unit luxury apartment homes in the Naples, Florida area. They request the basic building architecture to be 10 units per building.  Cherry Creek has spent 2 years getting this parcel re-zoned for a multifamily use, but to this date, has only acquired the Zoning approval and the Environmental wetlands & land use permit which is on file with the county and State.
Land Description
   The parcel is mostly all green meadow land with natural rolling small hills and a creek in the center
   Natural stands of trees remain and are in good health, furthermore, the parcel has been “scrubbed of all exotic vegetation” and the spread of these wild plants are contained.
   A natural drainage system is/has been developed by nature over the years and 2 small lagoons are located across the property.
   The elevation of the property is 20 ft above mean sea level, which is 4 feet higher than most of Naples
   This parcel is bordered by another meadow on the north side separated by trees
   On the east and west sides of the parcel, are asphalt roads used by the neighboring subdivisions for communal travel.
   The south side is a 15-acre parcel “up for sale” but no contract yet, and has been listed for over a year.
   Preliminary topographic studies performed show that a net import of fill will be needed to balance the site after clear and grub operations are complete.
NOTE: It is estimated that 5,000 CY of clean sand/fill will need to be brought in at $9.00/yd. in-place
   It is also estimated that 1500 CY of topsoil will need to be imported at $15.00 CY
   The preliminary soil-bearing capacity is 2200 PSF
   Hydro studies show a water table at 10 feet, with a 10 gpm well head flow rate on a 2-inch pipe.
   The top 2 feet of soil are comprised of sand and loamy sand with native vegetation
   The next 6 to 8 feet down is calcified coral known as lime rock
   Under that lies the water table
   The lagoons have the capacity to accept more water, but a retention pond may be needed.
The Buildings
In the solicitation, Cherry Creek has stipulated that 100 units are to be built in a 10-building configuration around/ adjacent to the 2 lagoons on the 22-acre site. Each building shall have 4 single bedrooms; 4 double bedrooms, and finally 2 three bedroom units per building. They request that the building conforms to the 2021 Florida Building Code which was amended after many hurricanes damaged Florida buildings throughout the State.
Exterior design intent
Requires the use of reinforced CMU block wall, or (C-I-P walls), light-gauge steel trusses are to be used on the roof ILO of wood trusses. Brick wainscoting or synthetic stone may be used as an appearance enhancer on the exterior. The roof composition is to have 3-tab, Class A fire, dimensional asphalt shingles, or to substitute, the more costly lightweight concrete barrel-shaped tile roof system. (No clay tile). Minimize the use of wood for fire and wind rating.
Interior design intent
Each unit will consist of a kitchen with a bar-top; dishwasher; range/oven and microwave. The unit will also have ample closet space, a utility closet, and an entry closet. The unit will have a general apartment design layout, with bedrooms and a family room. However, it will include a kitchenette for dining, a laundry room closet for “two side by side” washer dryers, and a balcony on each unit. Extra storage is provided in a weatherproof closet on the balcony. The 2 and 3 units will have fireplaces and are located on the first and second levels. Each unit has A/C and a small mechanical room with a water heater and air handler. The units are fully carpeted with tile flooring in the bathroom and stone floors in the kitchen. The countertops are Corian brand and are colored to match the units. The single bedroom has one bath, the double bedroom has 2 baths and the three-bedroom has 2 baths and a powder room. No other special design requirements have been given to the developer since the “LLC partnership” wants to see what the developer can come up with, given the requirements in the solicitation…
Pay attention to the due dates for the specific sections – Required Deliverables (what needs to be included in your assignment): Final Project is due in week 4
Title Page
Table of Contents
The purpose section in the paper describes the needs of the stakeholder.
Introduction section describing the building area and components.
Demand analysis giving Metro Area statistics showing occupancy rates, and lease costs per s.f.
Building layout with site plan
Rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate on the total soft and hard costs (Direct and indirect) to construct the project.
An architectural narrative including constructability analysis
Risk Analysis
Schedule
Feasibility and Constructability Page Length: 9 -10 pages. Feel free to expand on this design and create a nice well planned community. No dollar value cap has been given by Cherry Creek LLC, and the developer is free to use any strategy it feels is appropriate to get the units leased up within a one-year period. 

The paper needs to reflect on how Mobutu’s urban politics where a method to create an own identitu after the independence. The focus is on the factual representation of it through the public buildings that were made under his supervision. Some exampels: Palace of Nations; People’s Palace; Sozacom Building; Pergola Restaurant. In the most idealistic version, they are compered with there initial construction and use during the colonial period. 

Write on Dubai, United Arab Emirates which has undergone significant physical change through its history, particularly over the past 10-20 years. Document the evolution of Dubai, United Arab Emirates overtime and discuss the key forces that played a role in shaping and reshaping Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These forces may include, for example, changes in the economic function of the place, social structure, introduction of new public infrastructure, changes in the rules of development, or application of a particular vision of the city in your area of study. Try to describe the motivation behind these forces and the particular effects in your area.Variables to look at: population growth, geography, economic activities, technological capabilities to overcome geographical and topographical challenges, the role of political decisions and growth pattern, the role of social preferences and global and regional influence on the design of the place. In a brief paper, no more than 8-12 pages in length, with 10 scholarly sources  including any data and illustrations you may wish to include. Be sure to include a one-page summary of your conclusions up front. The assignment should be doneIn app format with in text citations.

Assignment 2: Preparing to Listen and Listening – Part 1 or 2
This assignment aims to deepen your knowledge about community engagement best practices and the appropriate use of the various tools and techniques.
Part 1
Read: Meeting People Where They AreLinks to an external site. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KwMRiJ91zZiC3owrlYowATcbi70jed6FLUt3acoay4/edit?usp=sharing
Write up three suggestions for engaging the Herriman community in a meaningful way (skim the entire document, focus on pages 1-17)
Part 2
Read two Listening to Projects (assigned below) and analyze them using the IAP2 Citizen’s Handbook-Participation Tool
Actions
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Use the following format: SEE THE SCREENSHOT BELOW AS PNG
Reading Assignments – Pick up hard copies SEE BELOW AS PDF Listening to Bonner County, 2018 AS PDF
or go to the pdfs on Canvas.
Part 3
If you could only ask 5 open-ended questions to Herriman residents, what would they be? Draw from our class the discussion on 5/14 and 5/16 and your review of previous Listening projects for ideas.
List the demographic characteristics that would be essential to capture in a survey? Consider the demographics of Herriman and refer to the Meeting People Where They Are for additional considerations.
Part 4
Your answers to the following questions will help us organize for the second half of Assignment 2 and Assignment 3.
(a) Do you have a car? If so, are you comfortable transporting class members to Herriman? How many will fit in your car?
(b) Would you be comfortable driving your classmates in a university vehicle?
(c) Besides English, what language do you know? Briefly describe your ability speak, read and write in each.
(d) Rank the following tasks based on your interest and skill set (highest to lowest). Also tell us about your experience/skill related to these tasks.
– designing a logo and mission statement for our projects
– creating a website or using some form of social media to conduct an on-line survey,
– designing a paper survey to use at tabling events,
– creating flyers with a QR code to our survey to hand out a public gatherings in Herriman,
– creating a sign and name tags to use at tabling events.
Grading Criteria
Follows assignment directions
Incorporates what is learned from the reading and class discussion into responses.

As you study the evolution of emergency management you will come across references to real disaster situations and how emergency management responded to handle such events.  Much can be learned about the discipline through such case studies. As such, I would like you to write a paper in APA format (10-15 pages double spaced not including the title, abstract, or reference pages) on a particular emergency or disaster situation from the list below that has occurred in the United States and describe the “lessons learned”.  Using these lessons, I would like you, at the end of the paper, to identify viable ways that key lessons could be implemented so agencies handle future incidents better and do not repeat mistakes made on the identified incident. The paper will be due at the end of week 6 and should include:
1)  A review of current literature on the particular emergency or disaster to include citations from your textbook and a minimum of three other publications,
2) An introduction that includes the background of the event,
3) A description of the “lessons learned” from the event ,
4) Your analysis of how such a situation (or the impact of such a situation) can be prevented in the future or how the response to a similar emergency or disaster that occur in the future can be improved upon. This should include how principles learned during the class from your textbook could be applied (such as use of the N.R.F., N.I.M.S., etc.)
5) Identify viable ways of implementing lessons learned solutions on future incidents.
Structure a real argument and tell a real story. A research paper is not merely a collection of internet articles and book citations you dug up and put down on paper, it is the way you weave all of that into a story that convinces the reader that you know what the story is and understand how improvement in future such situations can be made.
Format: APA
Topic Choices:
1) MOORE, OK tornado of 2013 
2) HURRICANE MICHAEL – 2018  
3)  CALIFORNIA “CAMP” FIRE OF 2018 
4) NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKE OF 1811 – While this event occurred in the 1800’s, there is a big concern that we may be close to having another event in this area. The threat is real enough that response exercises have been held recently to prepare for another earthquake. If you choose this topic, other more current earthquake strike information may be utilized too.
5) MT. ST. HELENS VOLCANO ERUPTION 1980

For this assignment, choose an OCTA or LA Metro bus route that you can ride in one direction for at least 30~45 minutes. Ride the bus during daylight hours and take detailed notes about what and who you see on the bus and what you see beyond the bus windows. Choose a route that you think might give you the greatest diversity of experience (a route that goes through changed or changing neighborhoods, for example).
Think about the following questions:
i) What areas are you riding through? What sort of changes do you see as you move from one neighborhood to another?
ii) What kind of activities do you see on the sidewalk (walking, jogging, street vendors, etc.)?
iii) What sort of land use do you see? Do you see mostly businesses, residences, or public areas? What do the buildings look like? Do you see graffiti or public art?
iv) Is there any evidence of how a neighborhood might have changed? For example, converted industrial buildings? Ask yourself when you see landmarks or buildings—what might have been there before?
v)Use photos and/or maps to provide a visual narrative to supplement your
textual one.
Write a 1,500-word description and reflection in which you draw upon course readings, lectures and discussions to supplement your observations. Be sure to include a map that highlights your bus route and the name/number of your route.

This is an analytical assignment that requires you to write a well-developed critical paper related to the concept of urban theory. 
The essay must be at least 10 pages including bibliographic information, 1.5 spaced and size 12 font. 
• A title page including a title that reflects the argument or question being explored
• A table of contents
• An abstract not exceeding 150 words
• Introduction/Background (Page 1 starts here)
• Literature Review/Theoretical Framework (which theory, theories or theorist(s) inform your work?)
• Discussion and Analysis (link back to theoretical framework)
• Recommendation(s) (if necessary)
• Summary/Conclusion
• A list of references or works cited, a minimum of 10 scholarly journals and/or books
Scholarly Format.