Category: Urban and Environmental planning

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. 

i am doing my reserch design and i wrote the introducation part as well as the liertature serch. however i want you to write for me the lierarture review section and enhance my literature search 

This project is your opportunity to investigate a sustainability topic of your choosing in depth. why it’s important to sustainability.  Prepare a 10-page paper (typed, double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins) summarizing your research, analysis, and recommendations.
Include the following sections in your paper:
Introduction — In a page or two this frames the topic, introducing your research question, explaining why its important, and setting out some initial hypotheses on ways to address it. 
Background — Several pages look at the literature on the topic (articles, books, videos, etc.) and identify main perspectives on the topic, including values, assumptions, and worldviews connected with those points of view. 
Stakeholders — A page or two to discuss different types of stakeholders (those affected in one way or another; this can include other species, future generations, etc.) and the types of power they have or don’t have over the subject. 
Potential Solutions — A page or two outlining the pros and cons of different approaches towards improving the situation. Mention examples or existing best practices if possible. 
Conclusion — A couple of paragraphs summarizing your analysis of the topic and making a recommendation.
A few photos or graphics are a good addition to any paper (in addition to the 10 pages of text). You can either integrate graphics into the text or can include them at the end. Include captions explaining what the graphic shows (even if it seems obvious to you), and include sources for any graphics not your own.
Research strategy
Start by identifying a few key sources of information, preferably those that give an overview of the topic. Obtain material from the library, from the web, by talking to relevant experts, and/or by contacting organizations working on this subject. If your topic involves a particular place, visit that place if possible, observe problems first-hand, review documents and other materials, and perhaps talk to residents or city staff. After you’ve gained a general understanding of the topic, look for additional materials that present particular viewpoints on it, including contrary viewpoints to mainstream perspectives. Your aim should be to triangulate the topic—understanding how a range of different experts or stakeholders see it.
Use APA style for citations (author, date). 

Write me a detailed powerpoint presentation along with the speaker notes about my class urban environmental health where I am researching on the topic of – The Multifaceted Impact of Childhood Asthma in
New York City: An Analysis of Socio-environmental Factors and Interventions. 
For which my primary research article is – Khan (2021). Multi-level socioenvironmental contributors to childhood asthma in New York City: a cluster analysis. Journal of Urban Health, 98, 700-710. 
My other sources for research were- 
Coomes (2022). Assessment of the health benefits to children of a transportation climate policy in New York City. Environmental research, 215, 114165.
Grant & Wood (2022). The influence of urban exposures and residence on childhood asthma. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 33(5), e13784.
Zanobetti (2022). Childhood asthma incidence, early and persistent wheeze, and neighborhood socioeconomic factors in the ECHO/CREW consortium. JAMA pediatrics, 176(8), 759-767.
Make sure to adhere to all these point:
Provide an exemplary introduction of how this research challenged or extended prior work, gave background information on multiple prior observations and provided a clear research objective or hypothesis.
Accurately reported the type of study, how that study is feasibility conducted, the level of evidence and identified independent and dependent variables. Identified sources of the data if from outside databases. Clearly articulated how each variable/exposure was measured and could be defined for the class.
Provide a high-level overview of public health significance relevant to the urban environment in light of global trends. Provided meaningful data such as mortality, case-fatality, odds ratio or other relevant statistics to drive home the importance of the topic.
Provided a detailed review of the results, identified intendent and dependent variables. Highlighted what was most relevant. Interpreted results to the best of the student’s ability and was transparent about what was unknown or still misunderstood.
Provided valuable insight into the limitations of the work, went beyond repeating information from the research article but demonstrated critical thinking in the application of  the work.
Provided detailed ideas for next-steps, interventions along a proposed causal pathway and asks novel questions of the culmination of research articles in practice. Applied course terminology like primary/secondary or tertiary intervention and thought about
At least two thoughtful questions posted to peers.
I have shared the document of my research paper and also the document about the 
comments of my professor regarding the paper. Along with those, i am attaching the drafts of my paper for refernce purposes.