Essays about: "midwest"

Found 5 essays containing the word midwest.

  1. 1. Planning for Slow Growth and Decline in Mid-Sized U.S. Cities

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Alex McKeag; [2019]
    Keywords : shrinking cities; urban shrinkage; urban decline; Illinois; ordinary cities; Midwest; shrinkage; path dependency; urban planning;

    Abstract : While many major cities in the United States are once again gaining population, growing their economies, and attracting talent, many small and mid-sized cities are in decline. The reasons for this growing disparity are multi-faceted. A growing body of research has been exploring planning challenges in declining cities and towns. READ MORE

  3. 2. Om rötter och kronor : narrativanalys av en konflikt kring Orsa Besparingsskog

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Felicia Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : naturresurskonflikt; narrativanalys; allmänningsskog; Orsa Besparingsskog; historiebruk; historiemedvetande;

    Abstract : Konflikter över naturresurser i allmänhet och de som utgörs av allmänningar i synnerhet är ofta förekommande, komplexa och medför ofta konsekvenser för både människa och miljö. Hur väl vi förmår förstå dessa konflikter avgör hur väl vi kan förbygga eller lösa dem. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Vulnerability of the Great Lakes Region to Waterborne Diseases in the Wake of Climate Change : A Literature Review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Emma Tällö; [2017]
    Keywords : great lakes region; climate change; waterborne diseases; waterborne; vulnerability; vulnerability assessment; midwest; drinking water;

    Abstract : Clean drinking and recreational water is essential for human survival and contaminated water cause 1.4 million deaths worldwide every year. Both developing and developed countries suffer as a consequence of unsafe water that cause waterborne diseases. The Great Lakes region, located in the United States is no exception. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impact of vacancy rates on house prices – An econometrical analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mårten Berg; [2011]
    Keywords : House prices; Cointegration; Vacancy rates; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose is to examine the relationship between the rates of vacant houses with the price of housing in different regions within the United States; the Northeast region, the Midwest region, the South region and the West region. Results are analyzed through economic theory on vacancy and house prices developed by (Wheaton, 1990). READ MORE

  6. 5. The New Madrid Seismic Zone.

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk geologi och geofysik

    Author : Tracy Nilsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Earthquake; Liquefaction; Disaster Prevention; New Madrid Seismic Zone; Risk Analysis; Arkansas; Memphis; Mercalli Intensity Scale; Seismic Building Codes;

    Abstract : The Mississippi River Valley, is hardly known as an earthquake zone, but may in fact be a natural disaster just waiting to happen. Historical records and paleoseismic investigations have shown that large magnitude earthquakes have occurred in the area and there are constantly microquakes all along the New Madrid Fault System. READ MORE