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El Nombre Quito: ¿Qué Ciudad Evoca?, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Armando Silva -un académico de alta calidad, nacido en tierras colombianas- se ha dedicado al estudio de los imaginarios urbanos en América Latina y, en uno de sus últimos estudios nos plantea una afirmación de riqueza extraordinaria: “Ciudad y palabra que la nombra van juntas desde los inicios”. De allí se pueden extrae algunas conclusiones interesantes para la comprensión cultural de las urbes. Para que la ciudad exista debe ser verbalizada y tener un sentido interpretable; por eso la ciudad nace a la par de las escrituras y representaciones que se hacen de ella. Lo urbano significa lo que hacen …

La Violencia Fronteriza, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

La globalización parece licuar las fronteras tradicionales de los estados nacionales, debido a la apertura de los mercados y al desarrollo tecnológico. Sin embargo, en estos últimos años se percibe la redefinición de sus funciones, de puntos de encuentro-separación de realidades estatales distintas, hacia puertos o plataformas de proyección internacional, que hace pensar, con Augé, que las fronteras nunca llegan a borrarse, sino que vuelven a trazarse. En América Latina esta transformación toma forma con una economía fronteriza, una masa de atracción poblacional y el desarrollo de una violencia fronteriza específica. Con ello se observa un cambio en la localización …

Manifest Greatness Version5 By Marc Guerrero With Tato Malay, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version5 by Marc Guerrero with Tato Malay

Manifest Greatness Version3 By Marc Guerrero With Jay Fajardo, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version3 by Marc Guerrero with Jay Fajardo

Manifest Greatness Version2 With Danielle Van Asch-Prevot, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version2 by Marc Guerrero with Danielle van Asch-Prevot

Carta Para Patricio Torres, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Es hora de que el país reconozca el valor que tienes, como una demanda para que asumas la Presidencia de la FEF

Estimado Patricio: Recuerdo la presidencia de Carlos Coello en La Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol, que marcó el despegue definitivo de este deporte en el país. No se puede negar que, en aquella época, se establecieron las bases para que nuestro fútbol pueda desarrollarse y obtener los éxitos de las participaciones en los campeonatos mundiales de Alemania y Corea-Japón.

El gran aporte de esa directiva estuvo en la creación de una comisión de selecciones con autonomía relativa de la …

Comprehensive Academic And Classroom Facilities Plan, Joel Nordberg, Alex Wing, Jeff Funovits, Emily Blaze, Jenna Beltram, Ann Storer, Bryan Harvey, Ludmilla D. Pavlova-Gillham

Campus Planning Books

In 2009 UMass Amherst, under the direction of Chancellor Robert Holub, engaged in a Framework for Excellence initiative and a commitment to elevate the national profile of the institution. The Framework for Excellence called for the recruitment of 250 additional faculty and an increase of 2,500 undergraduate students over the next 10 years. More space and improved, state-of-the-arts facilities was recognized as key in attracting and retaining the highest caliber faculty and students.

The Comprehensive Academic and Classroom Facilities Plan was funded by the MA Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), which hired Burt Hill to initiate an …

Clusters And Strategy In Regional Economic Development, Edward Feser

Edward J Feser

Many economic development practitioners view cluster theory and analysis as constituting a general approach to strategy making in economic development, which may lead them to prioritize policy and planning interventions that cannot address the actual development challenges in their cities and regions. This paper discusses the distinction between strategy formation and strategic planning, where the latter is the programming of development strategies that are identified through a blend of experience, intuition, and analysis. Cluster theories and analytical tools can provide useful informational inputs into a strategy making effort and they can also be helpful for programming specific interventions (i.e., strategic …

Bridge_Works, Chris Driscoll

Architecture Senior Theses

Building typologies are generally well defined and functionally specific. A church is for worship, a house is for living, and a theater is for performing. In certain instances, these basic building typologies have been combined to form composite structures such as mixed-use housing/retail projects, or a house on a boat. The opportunities created by composite typologies have allowed for broader economic development, more complex and integrated programming, greater utility and richer social structures. A specific combination of typologies--the mix of infrastructural bridge with housing/retail/public space--has produced a few historically successful models[...] Over time, the bridge was developed from a simple …

Green Can Bring Green: An Evaluation And Comparison Of The Economic Effects Of Sustainable And Economic Redevelopment, Kathryn Young

All Theses

The process of redevelopment is a relied upon method of breathing new life into downtowns and urban areas. Though several common redevelopment approaches contribute to a sustainable atmosphere, more significant environmentally- and ecologically- sustainable approaches can be implemented in redevelopments to repair and support the environment and ecology of an area. But do economic and sustainable redevelopment models have similar impacts on the surrounding economies? This report conducted an evaluation and comparison of the economic effects of sustainable redevelopments and economic redevelopments. Though research is considered exploratory, the results demonstrate that sustainable and economic redevelopments are both viable options for …

The Redevelopment At Mill Creek, Jason Cater, Andrew Craig

City and Regional Planning

No abstract provided.

El Patrminonio: Escenario De Disputa Y Encuentro, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Durante el mes de septiembre pasado se presentaron algunas disputas y encuentros entre países de América latina alrededor del patrimonio cultural y natural, que bien vale la pena resaltarlo. Están los casos entre Perú y Bolivia; Argentina y Uruguay; y de Brasil y los países de la cuenca del Amazonas. Hay que empezar señalando que en el último concurso de Miss Universo, celebrado en Agosto en las islas Bahamas, se presentó la candidatura de Miss Perú –Karen Schwarz- con el traje de la danza tradicional de la “diablada”, como vestido nacional, lo cual dio origen a una disputa respecto del …

Integrating Subtropical Design In Transit Oriented Developments Of South East Queensland, Australia, Daniel O'Hare, Bhishna Bajracharya

Daniel O'Hare

The objective of the paper is to stimulate the dialogue on subtropical design of transit oriented development in SEQ through conversations with six leading urban designers and planners in Queensland. The paper summarises the discussions with key informants on four key aspects; (1) key elements of subtropical TODs; ( 2) good examples of subtropical design in Brisbane and SEQ; (3) challenges to developing subtropical TOD; and (4) ideas/strategies for developing subtropical TODs. Through a critical analysis of the emerging literature on subtropical design and continual dialogue with a cross section of planning and design professionals as well as the development …

Building A Sustainable University Campus: A Case Study Of Bond University, Bhishna Bajracharya, Linda Too

Bhishna Bajracharya

Given the increasing evidence of an ailing earth, many would today agree and accept that there is a need to move towards a more sustainable form of development. While change has been inclined towards a top-down approach, it is equally important to work bottom-up, i.e., through communities, whose support underpins sustainability policies. The focus of this paper is on sustainability within universities. Through a review of current sustainability practices of universities in the US, UK and Australia, this paper has identified ten principles for developing a sustainable campus. These principles are then used as a framework for analysing the sustainable …

Building A Sustainable University Campus: A Case Study Of Bond University, Bhishna Bajracharya, Linda Too

Linda Too

Given the increasing evidence of an ailing earth, many would today agree and accept that there is a need to move towards a more sustainable form of development. While change has been inclined towards a top-down approach, it is equally important to work bottom-up, i.e., through communities, whose support underpins sustainability policies. The focus of this paper is on sustainability within universities. Through a review of current sustainability practices of universities in the US, UK and Australia, this paper has identified ten principles for developing a sustainable campus. These principles are then used as a framework for analysing the sustainable …

Sustainable Commercial Interior Design, Órla Keane

Dissertations

This dissertation looks at the environmental benefits of 3 key areas in relation to interior design: Energy, Water and Air; energy efficient lighting, water efficient plumbing fixtures and the effects of interior materials and finishes on indoor air quality.

Qualitative research methodology: Extensive literature review of texts available on these topics, and also of the relevant building codes and environmental legislation applicable to Irish interior designers and the built environment.

Quantitative research methodology: A comprehensive survey of then currently practicing Irish interior designers, and their use of sustainable design strategies (or lack thereof). The survey was conducted in conjunction with …

Militares Callejeros Y Violencia, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

En la revista Vanguardia número 213, del 3 al 9 de noviembre pasado, aparecen los datos de una encuesta de opinión pública sumamente interesantes, respecto de la violencia, de la percepción de inseguridad y de la presencia militar en las calles. Los datos promedios son de Quito y Guayaquil (donde se ha desplegado la presencia militar, aunque falta Manta) y dicen lo siguiente: La población en un 74.5 por ciento cree que en estos últimos 6 meses la delincuencia ha aumentado. Un 83 por ciento de los encuestados están de acuerdo con la presencia militar en las calles. El 63 …

Sustainability In Higher Education In 24 Different Universities, Omidreza Saadatian

No abstract provided.

Cultura Urbana: ¿Un Asunto De Imaginarios?, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Durante estos últimos años se ha puesto en debate la multiculturalidad y la interculturalidad de nuestras sociedades, no solo por lo que viene del pasado con la presencia de una variedad de pueblos y nacionalidades, sino también por lo que tenemos en el presente en términos de las masivas migraciones internacionales, de la revolución científico tecnológica en el campo de las comunicaciones y de las nuevas industrias culturales que se asientan con fuerza en el planeta. Sin duda que han hecho presencia un conjunto de tradiciones que vienen desde el tiempo como memoria histórica que se proyecta, así como también …

Analyzing Equity Impacts Of Transit Fare Changes: Case Study Of Alameda–Contra Costa Transit, California, Cornelius Nuworsoo, Aaron Golub, Elizabeth Deakin

City and Regional Planning

Many public transit agencies consider increasing fares when faced with budget shortfalls. This paper analyzes the Alameda–Contra Costa (AC) Transit District's five alternative fare proposals introduced for public discussion in March 2005. The proposals combined fare hikes, base fare reductions, eliminations of free transfers, and discontinuation of periodic passes. Using the agency's 2002 on-board survey data, the study assessed the impacts of individual fare proposals on different subsets of riders and evaluated if they were equitable; and estimated potential fare revenues, using alternative price elasticities to estimate changes in ridership due to changes in price. The analysis revealed that proposals …

Targeted Updates To The Bicycle Plan For The University Of Georgia Main Campus, Athens, Georgia, Srikanth Yamala

Community and Regional Planning Program: Professional Projects

Through this Professional Project, the author examines circulation and suitability pertaining to bicycle planning on a college campus, in the real-world setting of the University of Georgia (UGA) main campus located in Athens, Georgia.

Based on existing on-campus activity, bicycle circulation is established. Using an analytical tool, namely the bicycle level of service (BLOS) analysis, roadway segments within the study area are evaluated for suitability with respect to adjacent motor vehicle traffic. Several improvements are suggested throughout the project to enhance the existing BLOS, and in turn enhance the bicycling conditions. Most of the suggestions are based on traditional improvements, …

120 Estrategias Y 36 Experiencias De Seguridad Ciudadana, Fernando Carrión Mena, Jenny Pontón, Blanca Armijos Verdesotp

Fernando Carrión Mena

En las últimas décadas, los niveles de violencia e inseguridad se han incrementado significativamente, y a la par, se han suscitado diversas iniciativas con el fin de reducirlos. En el desarrollo de políticas orientadas a la seguridad ciudadana, la mayoría de medidas adoptadas han obviado las inquietudes y propuestas de los actores involucrados en hechos de inseguridad; no se puede hablar de un solo tipo de violencia, es una realidad visible a través de una amplia gama de manifestaciones configuradas de acuerdo con cada situación. Algunas expresiones de inseguridad y violencia han sido objeto de estudio para la elaboración de …

Investigating The Link Between Gun Possession And Gun Assault, Charles C. Branas, Therese S. Richmond, Dennis P. Culhane, Thomas R. Ten Have, Douglas J. Wiebe

Dennis P. Culhane

Objectives. We investigated the possible relationship between being shot in an assault and possession of a gun at the time.

Methods. We enrolled 677 case participants that had been shot in an assault and 684 population-based control participants within Philadelphia from 2003 to 2006. We adjusted odds ratios for confounding variables.

Results. After adjustment, individuals in possession of a gun were 4.46 (P<.05) times more likely to be shot in an assault than those not in possession. Among gun assaults where the victim had at least some chance to resist, this adjusted

odds ratio increased to 5.45 (P<.05).

Conclusions. On average, guns did not protect those who possessed them from being shot in an assault. Although successful defensive gun uses occur each year, the probability of success may be …

Convertir La Crisis Del Fútbol En Oportunidad, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Con la eliminación del Ecuador al mundial de Sudáfrica, luego de un extenuante y largo proceso, se cierra el ciclo más positivo de la historia del fútbol ecuatoriano. Y al hacerlo debe nacer otro. Para que ello ocurra debe existir una visión estratégica y organizada, y no un proceso empujado por la inercia; para que no ocurra una ruptura traumática.

El Ecuador debe que mirar lo ocurrido con los países vecinos, que son los más próximos a nosotros. Colombia logró una generación maravillosa de futbolistas y buenos resultados gracias a los dineros calientes venidos del narcotráfico, pero no lograron construir …

Las Lecturas De La Ciudad, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Conferencia presentada en el marco del Seminario Internacional "La ciudad andina: inserción mundial e innovaciones urbanas", desarrollado en Quito el martes 26 de octubre de 2009.

Fin De Un Ciclo Luminoso, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

Ha concluido en Latinoamérica el largo proceso de las eliminatorias al Mundial de Fútbol que se celebrará en Sudáfrica el año entrante y con ella se vienen los necesarios balances, evaluaciones y críticas; más aún si los resultados están revertidos con el olor a fracaso: Ecuador quedó sexto entre 10 selecciones. Para el país este cierre es más simbólico porque se produce luego de la clasificación a los dos últimos mundiales y de contar con un respecto generalizado. Por eso se trata del fin de un ciclo luminoso que evidencia una crisis y, por tanto, una oportunidad, si se entiende …

Estado De Excepción: ¿Seguridad Pública O Ciudadana?, Fernando Carrión Mena

Fernando Carrión Mena

La declaratoria de Estado de Excepción, según Decreto Ejecutivo No 82, no tiene antecedentes en la vida Nacional y es un mecanismo contemplado en la constitución para casos de catástrofe natural, perturbación grave del orden interno, guerra exterior, guerra civil, invasión, o cualquier otro peligro de extrema gravedad. El Artículo 1 del Decreto invoca la agresión del crimen organizado que sufrirían las ciudades de Quito, Guayaquil y Manta para implantar la medida. ¿Eso ocurre en el país y en particular en las ciudades de Manta, Guayaquil y Quito? ¿Es Constitucional?

Según el Mapa del crimen organizado hecho por el Ministerio …

Marginal Lands And Suburban Nature: Open Space Planning And The Case Of The 1893 Boston Metropolitan Parks Plan, Steven Thomas Moga

Landscape Studies: Faculty Publications

Soon after publication, the 1893 Boston Metropolitan Parks Report came to be regarded as a model plan for American cities. Little known to the public today, it is frequently cited by landscape and planning historians as a testament to the vision of “pioneer” landscape architect Charles Eliot and metropolitan planning advocate Sylvester Baxter. However, planning historians have overlooked key aspects of the plan and omitted significant details about the authors’ redevelopment and planning goals. I argue that Eliot and Baxter viewed open space planning as a means of combating slums and establishing a regionwide land use template for future growth.

Mape-Ando ¿Quién Anda?, Sylvie Duran

Sylvie E. Duran Mrs.

Presentation on cultural information systems, specially in the Ibero American context. Background, modalities, challenges and examples are reviewed. The presentation ends with recommendation and final comments for future efforts.

Making Connections - Envisioning Springfield's North End, David M. Ahronian, Kelly R. Ashton, Erin G. Bassett, Maxwell A. Cohen, Victor J. Czulak, Gregory S. Dunbar, Brendan T. Farragher, Jonathan L. Gorman, Peter L. Guy Ii, Timothy J. Iles, Piyawut Inthasorn, Travis A. Johnson, Jonathan Koch, Justin J. Kronewitter, Zachary B. Livingston, Matthew Morano, Brian Mulvehill, Kevin C. Murphy, Sean P. O'Connell, Peter W. Stephens Jr., Christopher Tourigny, Bryce P. White, Timothy E. Young

Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Studio and Student Research and Creative Activity

This work explores a service learning strategy in the context of the senior Urban Design Studio taught in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The primary goal of this project is to stimulate a conversation in the neighborhoods of the North End, to develop green design strategies, to improve services and businesses for residents and the employees of local businesses, and to foster cultural engagement and interaction in the North End that will enhance the vibrancy, resilience, and quality of life of this urban community. Making connections - Envisioning Springfield's North End …