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Jubilee Park Affordable Housing Demand And Feasibility Analysis, Thelma Anderson, Angela Hardy, Sherri Lawson, Sarah Mcmullin, Jamie Stanley, Angela Walker
Jubilee Park Affordable Housing Demand And Feasibility Analysis, Thelma Anderson, Angela Hardy, Sherri Lawson, Sarah Mcmullin, Jamie Stanley, Angela Walker
Public Administration Capstone Reports
Jubilee Park is a 62-block neighborhood that dates back to the 1900s and is located in the South Dallas / Fair Park area. The neighborhood comprises part of the 75223 zip code, is located in the City of Dallas and Dallas County, and is bounded by a freeway and railroad. The Jubilee Park Community Center and Corporation (JPCCC) would like to develop a comprehensive affordable housing plan for the Jubilee Park neighborhood. According to the JPCCC, the purpose of this housing plan is to attract new residents to Jubilee Park, to provide housing opportunities for displaced residents, and to increase …
Brazoria, Texas: Water Park Feasibility Study, Institute Of Urban Studies
Brazoria, Texas: Water Park Feasibility Study, Institute Of Urban Studies
Institute of Urban Studies Publications
No abstract provided.
Discover Kaufman, Institute Of Urban Studies
Discover Kaufman, Institute Of Urban Studies
Institute of Urban Studies Publications
No abstract provided.
City Of Arlington 2009 Water Conservation Plan: Low-Flow Toilet Program Evaluation, School Of Urban And Public Affairs, Malaina Davis, Jose M Landeros, Jesse Madsen, Emily Nelson
City Of Arlington 2009 Water Conservation Plan: Low-Flow Toilet Program Evaluation, School Of Urban And Public Affairs, Malaina Davis, Jose M Landeros, Jesse Madsen, Emily Nelson
Public Affairs Professional Reports
The report examines the 2009 City of Arlington Water Conservation Plan, specifically the progress of their residential toilet program, "Go with the Flow." A thorough statistical analysis will address the impact this program has had thus far on the community's water consumption. The statistical analysis will also include a statewide and regional comparison of water use in Arlington to several urban areas.
City Of Kennedale Compensation Analysis, Prisca Anuolam, Kirstyn Arnwine, Breanna Colvin, Christopher Webb
City Of Kennedale Compensation Analysis, Prisca Anuolam, Kirstyn Arnwine, Breanna Colvin, Christopher Webb
Public Administration Capstone Reports
The City of Kennedale has tasked our project team with developing a compensation plan that will act as a compliment to the organizational philosophies. Additionally through fact-finding research we will provide the sentiments regarding the organization and the compensation gathered by way of an employee survey and an executive team focus group. Lastly we perform a market comparative analysis to provide a comprehensive scope of the information needed to develop a compensation structure that is responsive to the market.
Industry Targeting Final Report. City Of Benbrook Economic Development Corporation., Institute Of Urban Studies
Industry Targeting Final Report. City Of Benbrook Economic Development Corporation., Institute Of Urban Studies
Institute of Urban Studies Publications
No abstract provided.
Annetta South Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Institute Of Urban Studies
Annetta South Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Institute Of Urban Studies
Institute of Urban Studies Publications
No abstract provided.
Cfmd Research Journal 2011-2012 Volume 1, Center For Metropolitan Density, Michael P. Buckley, Taner R. Ozdil
Cfmd Research Journal 2011-2012 Volume 1, Center For Metropolitan Density, Michael P. Buckley, Taner R. Ozdil
Center for Metropolitan Density Publications
The Center's mission is to demonstrate that greater density, including suburban scale density, will produce the most economically productive, operationally effective, fiscally efficient, environmentally responsible, and culturally supportive environments. CfMD will fulfill its mission by conducting sponsored research, convening symposia, and consulting with industry partners.
A Comparison Of Economic Development Between Texas Cities Using The Economic Development Tax 4a/4b And Texas Cities Not Using The Tax, Ravindra Kumar Jain
A Comparison Of Economic Development Between Texas Cities Using The Economic Development Tax 4a/4b And Texas Cities Not Using The Tax, Ravindra Kumar Jain
Public Affairs Dissertations
Over the last three decades, economic development has been a major policy issue in the State of Texas. But after the amendment of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 and subsequent amendments, municipalities are using the provisions of Section 4A and 4B to enhance economic development. The purpose of this research is to determine if the Section 4A/4B adopting cities are doing better in employment and income growth than the non-adopting cities. Methods. Using the employment, income, population, and quality of life variables data for years 1990, 2000, and 2007, this study evaluates the impact of ED policies of Sections …
The Children Of Mexican Immigrants In U.S.Public Schools: Exploring Their Parents' And Teachers' Perception And Knowledge Gaps, Uvaldina Janecek
The Children Of Mexican Immigrants In U.S.Public Schools: Exploring Their Parents' And Teachers' Perception And Knowledge Gaps, Uvaldina Janecek
Public Affairs Dissertations
The influx of Mexican immigrants has posed enormous challenges to the nation's public school systems where migration is rapidly increasing. The high Hispanic dropout rate points to a failure in educating Latinos and has received ample attention from researchers, educators, and policymakers; but the achievement disparities persist. Using the lens of critical theory to investigate the presence of a "hidden curriculum" that promotes the dominant ideology in our public school system, this study explores perception gaps between Mexican immigrant parents and the American teachers of their children in a suburban Texas school district where Latinos are in the minority. The …
How To Be An Effective City Manager: Narrative Insights From Leaders Within The Profession, Malcolm Khalid Oliver
How To Be An Effective City Manager: Narrative Insights From Leaders Within The Profession, Malcolm Khalid Oliver
Public Affairs Dissertations
The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze what is necessary to be an effective city manager. Based upon a review of the literature that is presented in Chapter 1, a semi-structured survey was developed which allowed the researcher to interview city managers about the primary aspects of managing a city. The theoretical framework of this dissertation rest on the assumption that city managers can articulate for themselves what is necessary to be an effective city manager. In addition, since these professionals operate in an inter-subjective environment, the narrative method was utilized as a mode of inquiry in order to …
The Multi-Campus System's Role In Maintaining Institutional Diversity In Texas, Public Universities, Rebecca J. Lewis
The Multi-Campus System's Role In Maintaining Institutional Diversity In Texas, Public Universities, Rebecca J. Lewis
Public Affairs Dissertations
Institutional diversity is a long-held value in U.S. higher education with origins dating back 300 years to pre-Revolutionary colonial colleges. Institutional diversity is still valued today, but Institutional theory predicts that institutional organizations, such as universities, will homogenize without intervention to prevent loss of diversity. Multi-campus systems should guard against homogenization as their primary function is to define the missions of constituent universities and ensure diversity throughout the system. Working under the assumptions of Institutional theory and the functional tenets of a multi-campus system, the purpose of this study was twofold; to determine if public universities in Texas were homogenizing …
Knowledge Management In Higher Education In Thailand, Surat Chumjit
Knowledge Management In Higher Education In Thailand, Surat Chumjit
Public Affairs Dissertations
This study examines how knowledge management (KM) is applied to higher education in Thailand, and it will also examine whether higher education in Thailand is ready to combine KM with their educational missions in terms of teaching, research, administration, and strategic planning. Knowledge creation and social networking frameworks are used to help understand approaches that higher education institutions in Thailand have used with KM in their day to day operations. The qualitative method is used to explore and understand KM applications within four autonomous universities in Thailand. In-depth interviews were used in this study and the narrative method is used …
Monetary Policy In The Organization Of Eastern Caribbean States: How Important Is The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank In Crafting Policy, Moses Pologne
Monetary Policy In The Organization Of Eastern Caribbean States: How Important Is The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank In Crafting Policy, Moses Pologne
Public Affairs Dissertations
The research examines the effectiveness of monetary policy in improving standards of living at the local level in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. The study postulates that monetary policy should not be viewed strictly as the responsibility of the national government, instead, under specific conditions it can be viewed as a local economic development strategy. A combination of interviews and econometric techniques are applied to determine whether monetary policy is as useful as other more widely discussed variables in urban planning and policy making. The findings support monetary policy as a local economic development strategy in situations where certain …
Sustainability In The Private And Public Sectors: A Comparison Of Motivators, Actions, Barriers And Reporting Of Results, Lisa London
Public Affairs Dissertations
The concept of sustainability has developed over the past 40 years and continues to advance as organizations implement sustainable practices, quantify sustainability results, and communicate their accomplishments to key stakeholders. Despite these advances, sustainability remains an emerging field in need of clear definitions and goals; development of best practices; and effective tools for measuring, reporting, and benchmarking results. The literature suggests that the private sector is more advanced than the public sector in addressing these challenges. The purpose of this study was to discover if the public sector lags in pursuing sustainability, and if so, to identify some of the …
Variation In Commercial Property Tax Appraisal Accuracy In Texas, James Howard Johnson
Variation In Commercial Property Tax Appraisal Accuracy In Texas, James Howard Johnson
Public Affairs Dissertations
Article 8 of the Texas Constitution requires property taxation to be "equal and uniform," and state law requires nearly all real property to be assessed at 100% of market value. Despite these requirements, evidence exists that the appraisals of some high-value commercial properties, specifically downtown class A office buildings, vary widely from market value. According to the state Comptroller's Property Value Studies, residential property tends to be fully valued for tax purposes. An equity issue arises from the apparent undervaluation of high-value commercial properties, which typically are owned by wealthy individuals and institutional investors.While residential property tends to be homogeneous …
Housing, Capitalism And Underdevelopment In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Analysis Of Sierra Leone's Housing Market And Its Developmental Challenges, Steven Nabieu Rogers
Housing, Capitalism And Underdevelopment In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Analysis Of Sierra Leone's Housing Market And Its Developmental Challenges, Steven Nabieu Rogers
Public Affairs Dissertations
The issue of available and affordable housing in Sub-Saharan Africa poses an overwhelming problem, and yet receives weak policy responses. Since independence, housing policies have shifted from ambitious schemes of state intervention to increasing emphasis on the private market. This shift coincided with the global economic trend that advocated for escalating privatization. The 1993 World Bank's housing "Enablement" policy became the blueprint for planning in developing countries. Despite decades of policy shift, housing outcomes foreshadow derelict housing structures, poorly structured mortgages and increased unaffordability for the urban poor. Critics have highlighted that the approach is biased towards the market, exclusionary …
The Children Of Mexican Immigrants In U.S.Public Schools: Exploring Their Parents' And Teachers' Perception And Knowledge Gaps, Uvaldina Janecek
The Children Of Mexican Immigrants In U.S.Public Schools: Exploring Their Parents' And Teachers' Perception And Knowledge Gaps, Uvaldina Janecek
Public Affairs Dissertations
The influx of Mexican immigrants has posed enormous challenges to the nation's public school systems where migration is rapidly increasing. The high Hispanic dropout rate points to a failure in educating Latinos and has received ample attention from researchers, educators, and policymakers; but the achievement disparities persist. Using the lens of critical theory to investigate the presence of a "hidden curriculum" that promotes the dominant ideology in our public school system, this study explores perception gaps between Mexican immigrant parents and the American teachers of their children in a suburban Texas school district where Latinos are in the minority. The …
How To Be An Effective City Manager: Narrative Insights From Leaders Within The Profession, Malcolm Khalid Oliver
How To Be An Effective City Manager: Narrative Insights From Leaders Within The Profession, Malcolm Khalid Oliver
Public Affairs Dissertations
The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze what is necessary to be an effective city manager. Based upon a review of the literature that is presented in Chapter 1, a semi-structured survey was developed which allowed the researcher to interview city managers about the primary aspects of managing a city. The theoretical framework of this dissertation rest on the assumption that city managers can articulate for themselves what is necessary to be an effective city manager. In addition, since these professionals operate in an inter-subjective environment, the narrative method was utilized as a mode of inquiry in order to …
Identifying The Barriers To Collaboration Between Transportation Planning And Public Health Using The Network Model, Lou Kelley Brewer
Identifying The Barriers To Collaboration Between Transportation Planning And Public Health Using The Network Model, Lou Kelley Brewer
Public Affairs Dissertations
Transportation Planning and Public Health worked closely together a century ago but drifted apart over the decades. Today, both groups face enormous challenges. Transportation planning needs to replace aging infrastructures while preparing for population growth and the demands that come with it. Resources are already taxed and new ways of doing business are needed. Public Health successfully addressed communicable diseases during the last century only to be confronted with the high cost of treating chronic diseases including obesity in this century. Prevention in the form of increased physical activity as a key strategy led Public Health to the built environment …
The Multi-Campus System's Role In Maintaining Institutional Diversity In Texas, Public Universities, Rebecca J. Lewis
The Multi-Campus System's Role In Maintaining Institutional Diversity In Texas, Public Universities, Rebecca J. Lewis
Public Affairs Dissertations
Institutional diversity is a long-held value in U.S. higher education with origins dating back 300 years to pre-Revolutionary colonial colleges. Institutional diversity is still valued today, but Institutional theory predicts that institutional organizations, such as universities, will homogenize without intervention to prevent loss of diversity. Multi-campus systems should guard against homogenization as their primary function is to define the missions of constituent universities and ensure diversity throughout the system. Working under the assumptions of Institutional theory and the functional tenets of a multi-campus system, the purpose of this study was twofold; to determine if public universities in Texas were homogenizing …
Knowledge Management In Higher Education In Thailand, Surat Chumjit
Knowledge Management In Higher Education In Thailand, Surat Chumjit
Public Affairs Dissertations
This study examines how knowledge management (KM) is applied to higher education in Thailand, and it will also examine whether higher education in Thailand is ready to combine KM with their educational missions in terms of teaching, research, administration, and strategic planning. Knowledge creation and social networking frameworks are used to help understand approaches that higher education institutions in Thailand have used with KM in their day to day operations. The qualitative method is used to explore and understand KM applications within four autonomous universities in Thailand. In-depth interviews were used in this study and the narrative method is used …
Health Information Technology And Nurse Staff Efficiency: An Empirical Test In Residential Care Facilities, Jason D. Smith
Health Information Technology And Nurse Staff Efficiency: An Empirical Test In Residential Care Facilities, Jason D. Smith
Public Affairs Theses
This study examines the effects of health information technology (IT) on nursing staff efficiency. Specifically, the impact of clinical health IT applications on nursing staff efficiency is considered, along with the impact of health information exchange on nursing staff efficiency in those facilities with that utilize clinical IT. In an effort to elucidate these effects, I use data from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF) to estimate six ordered logit models. The results indicate that clinical IT sophistication is positively associated with registered nurse (RN) HPPD. The effect on licensed practical nurses (LPN)/licensed vocational nurses (LVN) and …
Farmers Markets, Low Income Communities And Government Assistance Programs, Alysha Brady
Farmers Markets, Low Income Communities And Government Assistance Programs, Alysha Brady
Public Affairs Theses
Since the passage in 1976 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act, there has been a sharp rise in number of farmers markets in this country, from approximately 600 in the 1970s to over 7,000 today. With this increase, farmers markets began to attract attention not only from farmers and consumers, but also from public policy experts. Some research has suggested that farmers markets may be a way to alleviate the poor access to healthy foods in low-income communities, in areas known as food deserts. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are …
The Nonprofit Sector's Involvement In Prisoner Reentry : A Mixed Methods Analysis, Michael Jay Woods
The Nonprofit Sector's Involvement In Prisoner Reentry : A Mixed Methods Analysis, Michael Jay Woods
Public Affairs Theses
The 1990's were plagued with crime and high recidivism rates, and the State of Texas responded by embarking upon the largest expansion of a criminal justice system in its history. Having served their sentences, record numbers of offenders who were sent to prison in the 1990's are now flooding the streets. At the time of their release, some of these offenders will have unmet needs, such as a lack of food, housing, and clothing. Others may need help enrolling in school or finding a job. Whatever their needs, a host of nonprofit organizations stand ready to assist ex-offenders in their …
Health Information Technology And Nurse Staff Efficiency: An Empirical Test In Residential Care Facilities, Jason D. Smith
Health Information Technology And Nurse Staff Efficiency: An Empirical Test In Residential Care Facilities, Jason D. Smith
Public Affairs Theses
This study examines the effects of health information technology (IT) on nursing staff efficiency. Specifically, the impact of clinical health IT applications on nursing staff efficiency is considered, along with the impact of health information exchange on nursing staff efficiency in those facilities with that utilize clinical IT. In an effort to elucidate these effects, I use data from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF) to estimate six ordered logit models. The results indicate that clinical IT sophistication is positively associated with registered nurse (RN) HPPD. The effect on licensed practical nurses (LPN)/licensed vocational nurses (LVN) and …
Farmers Markets, Low Income Communities And Government Assistance Programs, Alysha Brady
Farmers Markets, Low Income Communities And Government Assistance Programs, Alysha Brady
Public Affairs Theses
Since the passage in 1976 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act, there has been a sharp rise in number of farmers markets in this country, from approximately 600 in the 1970s to over 7,000 today. With this increase, farmers markets began to attract attention not only from farmers and consumers, but also from public policy experts. Some research has suggested that farmers markets may be a way to alleviate the poor access to healthy foods in low-income communities, in areas known as food deserts. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are …
The Nonprofit Sector's Involvement In Prisoner Reentry : A Mixed Methods Analysis, Michael Jay Woods
The Nonprofit Sector's Involvement In Prisoner Reentry : A Mixed Methods Analysis, Michael Jay Woods
Public Affairs Theses
The 1990's were plagued with crime and high recidivism rates, and the State of Texas responded by embarking upon the largest expansion of a criminal justice system in its history. Having served their sentences, record numbers of offenders who were sent to prison in the 1990's are now flooding the streets. At the time of their release, some of these offenders will have unmet needs, such as a lack of food, housing, and clothing. Others may need help enrolling in school or finding a job. Whatever their needs, a host of nonprofit organizations stand ready to assist ex-offenders in their …
The Issue Of Governance In Neighborhood Planning Programs, Brian Price
The Issue Of Governance In Neighborhood Planning Programs, Brian Price
Public Affairs Theses
Neighborhood planning programs are a kind of initiative cities all across the country utilize to engage communities in planning processes affecting their own neighborhoods and to target resources and city initiatives within these spaces more effectively. These programs also represent a governance process, where publically relevant affairs are regulated at the interface of public, private, and civic sectors. Because these programs are highly variable between cities and are structured based off of local needs, trends, and agendas exploring governance contexts and relations at the urban and neighborhood level is helpful for explaining these differences in program goals and outcomes. At …
Creating A Cohesive Triple Bottom Line: Helping The Urban Planner As A Liaison To The Citizen, Jeffery Earl Bell
Creating A Cohesive Triple Bottom Line: Helping The Urban Planner As A Liaison To The Citizen, Jeffery Earl Bell
Public Affairs Theses
This thesis is an attempt to create a viable liaison tool for the urban planner to create a cohesive idea of the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability between the citizen and the government of the city. By using consistent policy standards and adequate focus upon the new ideas of a sustainable lifestyle, the city should be able to create a viable structure for the future. In order to create a viable Triple Bottom Line, the citizen and the government will need to combine long term planning with current policy and standards of use and compliance in order to dedicate a …