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Susceptible Landslide Environments Along The Gig Harbor Shoreline, Heather Gates
Susceptible Landslide Environments Along The Gig Harbor Shoreline, Heather Gates
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Delineation Of Watershed Regions Supplying Spirit Lake At Mount St. Helens, Wa, Cameron Marshall
Delineation Of Watershed Regions Supplying Spirit Lake At Mount St. Helens, Wa, Cameron Marshall
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Neighborhood Perception: The Effects Of Population Density And Income Rate On Ones Idea Of Neighborhood Size, Ryan Augustin
Neighborhood Perception: The Effects Of Population Density And Income Rate On Ones Idea Of Neighborhood Size, Ryan Augustin
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Counter Mapping Tacoma’S Hilltop: Illustrations Of Identified Community Values And Assets, Claude Holmes
Counter Mapping Tacoma’S Hilltop: Illustrations Of Identified Community Values And Assets, Claude Holmes
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Introduction:Tacoma’s hilltop community has a rich history of community cohesion and social capital with several groups and councils involved in sustaining neighborhood viability. The area itself is a Mecca for cultural activity with various members of different ethnic, social and economic classes. After meeting with community council members and neighborhood leaders it was clear they have unique nodes, districts and landmarks that represent cohesion and residential fondness. Therefore the purpose of this project is to illustrate what residents of the neighborhood identify as community values and assets. This type of “counter mapping” is designed to high positive aspects of …
Broadening The Accessibility Of Farmers Markets For All Residents Of Tacoma, Rebecca Quandt
Broadening The Accessibility Of Farmers Markets For All Residents Of Tacoma, Rebecca Quandt
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Introduction:The presence of Farmers Markets can be beneficial to households of all income levels; however they currently do not have a strong rapport with lower-income communities and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) users. This map displays five alternatives site locations for Tacoma Farmers Markets. These locations are intended to enhance the productivity of Farmers Markets while accommodating not only low-income residents of Tacoma, but maintaining the current accessibility of Farmers Markets for all residents in Tacoma.
Gis Analysis: Re-Routing Metro Parks Service Vehicles, Jason Pfingston
Gis Analysis: Re-Routing Metro Parks Service Vehicles, Jason Pfingston
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Abstract:The purpose of this research was to create the most efficient driving routes for Metro Parks service vehicles using ESRI’s ARC GIS software. Currently the Metro Parks service vehicles do not have predetermined routes, or any sort of tracking devices like GPS. The results of new efficient driving routes include reduced drive time, reduced fuel costs, and more accountability for drivers.
Determining Health In The Puget Sound Region: Using Indicators And Demographics, Ashley Nepela
Determining Health In The Puget Sound Region: Using Indicators And Demographics, Ashley Nepela
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Introduction:Health issues that we see in modern American are often contributed to lack of exercise or genetics. However, many studies have shown that there are other socioeconomic factors that may be responsible for health issues such as diabetes, fetal death, obesity, cancer, stroke, depression and low birth rate (Link et al. 1995). Health and education are related, as outlined by Ross and Wu (1995), education is associated with health in three categories: work and economic conditions, socio-psychological resources and healthy lifestyles, because well-educated people have higher incomes in a full-time job with fulfilling work, and do things in moderation. …
Washington State Regions Of High Population Density With Air Pollution From Point & Mobile Sources With Focus On King & Pierce Counties Schools And Parks, Kelly Scholting
Washington State Regions Of High Population Density With Air Pollution From Point & Mobile Sources With Focus On King & Pierce Counties Schools And Parks, Kelly Scholting
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Introduction:There are various forms of air pollution with some of the most common caused by human activities. Some types of air pollution are from point sources and from mobile sources. Point sources of air pollution replaces that are stationary, usually major industrial facilities that put out a certain amount of pollutants each year. Mobile sources include automobiles such as cars, trucks and buses. Automobiles have been closely linked with increasing levels of air pollution in urban areas (Bhandari, et al. ND). The most common form of traffic pollution is carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides (Hansen et al 2007). With …
Growing Communities Through Education: An Analysis Of Future Locations For Community Gardens In Tacoma, Wa, Christopher M. Thomas
Growing Communities Through Education: An Analysis Of Future Locations For Community Gardens In Tacoma, Wa, Christopher M. Thomas
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Introduction:Community gardens have become an integral part of most major U.S. cities. From Washington DC to Seattle, community gardens have played a role in providing quality produce in both urban and suburban areas within a supermarket-driven climate. An important utility of community gardens is not only the supply of quality food to a community, but also to educate children on the importance of a healthy and diverse diet of fruits and vegetables for them and their families (Lautenschlager & Smith 2007; McCullum, et al.2005; Robinson-O’Brien, Story, and Helm 2009). School programs are effective in educating children on healthy eating …
Tarrazu Valley, Costa Rica: Study In Coffee Farming, Katri Rahkonen
Tarrazu Valley, Costa Rica: Study In Coffee Farming, Katri Rahkonen
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Jane Jacobs' Sidewalk Safety, Tacoma Elementary Schools & Gis, Rebecca Campbell
Jane Jacobs' Sidewalk Safety, Tacoma Elementary Schools & Gis, Rebecca Campbell
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Estimated Damage To Washington Army National Guard Armories In A 7.2 Seattle Fault Earthquake Scenario, Shelly Tilly
Estimated Damage To Washington Army National Guard Armories In A 7.2 Seattle Fault Earthquake Scenario, Shelly Tilly
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A Comparative Profile Of Education In Grays Harbor County, Wendy Larson
A Comparative Profile Of Education In Grays Harbor County, Wendy Larson
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Mountain Time Wellness Site Selection, Gregory Lund
Mountain Time Wellness Site Selection, Gregory Lund
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Survey Of Historic Structures In Olympic National Park, Frank Malfet
Survey Of Historic Structures In Olympic National Park, Frank Malfet
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Abstract:This map displays the geographic extent of Olympic National Park. In addition, 139 historic structures and the existing primary trails and roadways that run through park boundaries are present. Extent rectangles on this map correspond to inset maps of the same color. These maps highlight areas of specific ilocation and provide a description of a historic building of particular interest. The map to the right of the base map shows the routes of the Press and O'Niel Expeditions of the late 19th century. The lines in red represent modern trails and roads. This map is designed to provide a …