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A Proposal To Foster Civic Leadership And Participation In Knoxville, Madeline A. Rogero

Masters Theses

The ineffectiveness of leadership and a low level of citizen participation in public affairs in Knoxville prompted this study. Research showed that Knoxville's leaders are dissatisfied with their own ineffectiveness and there are few opportunities for citizens to participate in the decision-making process for major community issues.

Based on a contemporary theory of leadership, this thesis suggests that the ineffectiveness of leadership reflects an ineffectiveness of followership. Leaders and citizens must engage in an interactive process in order to achieve a mutual empowerment and to build a tradition of civic leadership. This thesis proposes that such an interactive process could …

An Analysis Of Energy Conservation In Residential Space Heating And Cooling And Recommendations For Public Information Programs For Knox County, Tennessee, Karen Martin

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine for the residents of Knox County, which energy information programs have been used in the past; what home heating and cooling conservation actions have already been taken; which financial benefit programs have been used; the level of interest in new information programs; and public attitudes toward some of the Knox County Energy Project conservation strategies. The data gathered are to be used to design and target energy information programs for the residential sector as part of the comprehensive community energy planning project.

Data on Knox County residential energy conservation actions and energy …

Consolidated Government, Urban Services Policy And Urban Development: A Case Study Of Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Edward Howard Cole

Masters Theses

Urban planners continue to explore various ways of influencing the type, rate, location, quality and timing of urban development. The need for such influence is evidenced by the compounding of urban environmentmental and energy concerns with local government fiscal difficulties. This study examines two of the tools frequently identified as being useful in efforts to effectively manage urban development: consolidated urban government and the controlled extension of certan urban services, especially water service, sewage service, fire protection and police protection.

These two tools are explored through a case study of the urban and general services district concept as it has …

Computers In Planning: A Knoxville Example, Lynn E. Miller

Masters Theses

The availability of computers at the local level of government has been steadily increasing. With this increase, planners are in a unique position to utilize computer capabilities to assist in the full range of planning activities. The problem to date seems to be one of a lack of understanding as to what computer applications are being used and how these applications can be useful to planners. This research is, therefore, oriented towards presenting an overview of computer applications used in planning agencies. Attempts are made to show how these applications are used and how they relate to planning needs.

An …

Food Distribution And Consumption In Knoxville: Exploring Food-Related Local Planning Issues, Robert C. Blakey, Edward H. Cole, Katherine Haygood, Stephen L. Hebert, Patrick Bruce King, Myles T. Mcgrane, Jeffrey W. Trombly, Marlon I. Williams, Frederick D. Luce, Robert L. Wilson

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Summary:

City planners have traditionally made an effort to understand the interrelationships between urban activities and various support systems, such as transportation, water and sewer, waste management, communications and energy. Food is also an important urban support system with a complex system of supply, distribution, and consumption. An understanding of the nature of the food supply and distribution system seems important, but in the past has not been an area of concern for the planning profession. It was the intent of this project to develop a basis from which to seek an understanding of the Knoxville food support system and …

The Provision Of Inner-City Recreational Facilities: A Look At Tennessee's Four Largest Cities, William L. Murrah

Masters Theses

Recreational facilities and activities have an increasing importance in the way Americans life today. Contrary to the past, recreation can no longer be considered a frill or luxury. Today recreation is considered to be an essential part of man's life, an outlet for the pursuit of activities enjoyed during leisure time.

The United States is becoming more and more an urbanized nation. As more and more people live in metropolitan areas, the demand for open space and recreational facilities will increase in these areas. Of special interest is the inner-city area. The people living in inner-city areas are often poor …

A Case Study Of Tent And Trailer Camping In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Michael Paul Baumstark

Masters Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to study the problems associated with the growing demand for tent and trailer camping facilities. In order to study the problem under controlled conditions, a case study of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was undertaken. The study reviewed campers on three levels-- wilderness, primitive, and modern. Each of these categories was then divided into ten and trailer campers and a model campground facility developed for each. The facilities which presently exist in the park were then compared with the models. The comparison revealed that study area facilities were lacking in many of the …

Interstate 40 Through North Nashville, Tennessee: A Case Study In Highway Location Decision Making, Hubert James Ford

Masters Theses

The purpose of this investigation was to prove that state highway departments are assumed to be technical experts and that this role conception, in fact, enables them to make intuitive political decisions under the guise of technical expertness. The location of Interstate 40 through the black community in North Nashville was used as a case in point.

In order to examine the interaction of the various actors involved, the author emphasized selected decision strategies for each and related the theoretical setting to the legislated, hierarchical, and procedural framework in which highway location decisions are actually made. The extent of rationality …

The Recreation Potential Of Abandoned Railroad Rights-Of-Way: Feasibility Of The Smoky Mountain Railroad As An Urban Regional Hike/Bike Trail, Dale Clayton Eberhardt

Masters Theses

The provision of outdoor recreation facilities, easily accessible to our urban populations, has become a prime concern of federal, state, and local governments. A major problem encountered in the provision of such facilities, is the scarce supply of land available for outdoor recreation, in and around our urban areas. The abandoned right-of-way (railroad, canal, road, etc.), is seen as one solution to the existing land crisis. This thesis is concerned with the abandoned railroad right-of-way and its potential for trail oriented activities. The thesis utilizes the abandoned Smoky Mountain Railroad as a case study to illuminate the many problems that …

The Economic Feasibility Of The Re-Use Of The Louisville And Nashville Railroad Depot, Knoxville, Tennessee, William J. Schwartzkopf

Masters Theses

A problem which exists in many cities today is the abandonment of railroad depots. Re-use should be considered both by the railroad industry and cities. If the property is to remain vacant or underused, there may be an unfavorable effect on the surrounding uses. It is the purpose of this thesis to determine the economic feasibility of re-use of the abandoned Louisville and Nashville depot in Knoxville, Tennessee. A case study was conducted to determine the highest and best re-use for this parcel of land. The main assumption is that the architectural quality of the shell of the structure will …

Highway Location As A Factor In Regional Development In Areas Adjacent To National Parks: A Case Study Of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Region, Carl Rowan Leathers

Masters Theses

How may highways be located in regions containing a national park so as to maximize the park as a resource appropriate to the stimulation of regional development and, at the same time, preserve the values which the park represents?

Research was conducted on the history and purposes of the national park system to determine factors which are relevant to the establishment of national parks and related areas. Available literature on the history and establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was used to supplement material obtained from personal interviews with various staff members of the park. The 1964 Master …

Investigation Of Administrative Factors Relating To The Expansion Of Planning Operations From A Single-County Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (Nashville-Davidson County) To A Multi-County Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, Franklin Delano Mckee

Masters Theses

Introduction: Census data collected for the past 170 years reveals, with few exceptions, a continuous trend towards increased urbanization in the United States. Urban population surpassed rural population around 1920. During the past two decades population shifts from rural to urban have increased at an accelerated rate. This is true in Tennessee as well as the rest of the nation. According to the 1960 United States Census, the population of Tennessee was 3,567,089 persons. Of this total, 45 percent lived in or around four metropolitan centers-- Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville.