In class on Friday we will be completing the Chapter 12 Key Issue 3 Worksheet.  What is not finished will be assigned for homework.  I know of several students that will not be here tomorrow, so here is a copy of the worksheet: Read More

Coursework: Chapter 12 Key Issue 3 Worksheet

Due Monday 11/2 The Urban Planning Project, aka the Street Worth Caring About Project is designed to help us identify the elements of urban planning and design, and evaluate how they impact the overall atmosphere and functionality of a walkable urban shopping street.  You will pick one street or several blocks ...Read More

Homework: Urban Planning/Design Project (Due 11/2)

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Homework: Chapter 12 Key Issue 2 Worksheet Due Wed. 10/28

To prepare for the Chapter 13 Quiz tomorrow, here are a few study tools. Quizlet Chapter 13 terms - a simple interface to become familiar with, and quiz yourself on these key terms: http://quizlet.com/749693/rubenstein-chapter-13-flash-cards/ Rubenstein's textbook site where you can quiz yourself on Chapter 13 issues: http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_rubenstein_humangeo_8/20/5326/1363540.cw/index.html Read More

HW: Chapter 13 Study Tools

Here is the mini-presentation on urban planning that was discussed in class: Read More

Coursework: Urban Planning Presentation

Tomorrow we will have a quiz on all of Chapter 13.  It will very much resemble a SRC test.  Be prepared by studying all 4 Key Issues of Chapter 13. Read More

Homework: Chapter 13 Quiz Tuesday 10/27

This is a brief powerpoint presentation shown in class on 10/22: Read More

Coursework: Suburbs Class Presentation

Kunstler

In class today, we watched a video of James Kunstler's talk at the TED conference on the ills of "suburban sprawl."  Here is a link to the video.  Please take note, there is some adult language in the talk.  For an edited version, come see me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ZeXnmDZMQ [caption id="attachment_2714" align="alignnone" width="385" caption=""Nature ...Read More

Coursework: James Kunstler TEDtalk video & worksheet

In class over the past several days our discussion, reading, and viewing has dealt specifically with understanding the history of urbanization and urban renewal in Baltimore.  To do so, we took the issues and problems outlined in Chapter 13, Key Issue 3 and applied them to the case of Baltimore.  ...Read More

Coursework: Urban Renewal in Baltimore – Essay Questions

Homework due Wednesday 10/21 Come to class prepared to answer both of these questions.  You will have time to write in class.  You do not need to write out answers prior to coming to class. Based on your reading in Chapter 13, the “Collateral Damage” article, and the video we viewed in ...Read More

Homework: The impact of Urban Renewal on Baltimore essay questions