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The Legacy Of The Historic Canal System In Central New York: Evaluation Of Cultural Ecosystem Services In The Lower Mohawk River, Ny, Madison Corbeil
The Legacy Of The Historic Canal System In Central New York: Evaluation Of Cultural Ecosystem Services In The Lower Mohawk River, Ny, Madison Corbeil
Geography and Planning
The canal system of New York State served as a catalyst for industry and generated a significant amount of revenue over the course of its useful life as a public work. However, with the emergence of faster, more efficient methods of transport, much of the canal was abandoned or filled during the early 1900’s.While these portions of the canal no longer offer their former economic value as a trade route, the land they once inhabited continues to serve the surrounding communities in a variety of ways. This paper in particular focuses on the Cultural Ecosystem Services provided by the land …
The Check Is In The Mail (And So Is The House): An Analysis Of The Short-Lived Catalog Home Phenomenon, Madison Caswell Squires
The Check Is In The Mail (And So Is The House): An Analysis Of The Short-Lived Catalog Home Phenomenon, Madison Caswell Squires
Geography and Planning
This thesis seeks to examine the concept of mail-order, “kit” housing, as pioneered at the beginning of the 20th century. Of primary focus will be the (then) new technologies and innovations having made this industry possible, as well as the marketing methods used in the concept’s advertisement. Further parallels between mail-order housing and other relevant historical topics are also to be drawn. Sources include both an original catalog of mail-order homes formerly available from the Aladdin Company, and a reprint of one such catalog published for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Articles from academic journals, portions of pertinent books, and other …
Urban Agriculture: An Environmental And Moral Imperative, Bridgit Hohlfeld
Urban Agriculture: An Environmental And Moral Imperative, Bridgit Hohlfeld
Geography and Planning
As we live in a society completely dependent on oil and its products, the contradictions within this self destructive system begin to unfold. Petroleum, its acquisition, and the products created with it, have been proven to cause unmanageable effects on a worldwide scale. As our natural resources become more finite, contributing to global and local inequities through widespread competition, the need for change is apparent. By introducing local farming initiatives, the creation, distribution, and usage of these products becomes obsolete through the elimination of demand and necessity. Sustainable urban agriculture is therefore presented as a tangible solution to the problem …
To Build A Nation: An Assessment Of Post-Development Thought And The Example Of Bolivia, Samantha Leuschner
To Build A Nation: An Assessment Of Post-Development Thought And The Example Of Bolivia, Samantha Leuschner
Geography and Planning
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