My Optimism Of Mason City

The cement companies in Mason City are very historical. The changes the cement plant went through, the public opinion, and the effect it had on the enviroment are what this essay will cover.

In the constantly changing economy of cities, the growth of city housing is oftentimes neglected. In “Cities Mobilize to Help Those Threatened by Gentrification” Timothy Williams recounts how gentrification has evolved over the years. Mentioning how cities have changed in order to appease the younger professionals, Williams shows how the city itself is in jeopardy due to the tax increases. Slowly loosing their faithful residents as well as historic culture cities face a big deal. Williams gives quotes from faithful residents, “…long time homeowners are victims of the success story”, (Williams 346). In “Cities Mobilize to Help Those Threatened by Gentrification”, Williams uses his credible quotes and modern statistics to generate the reader’s emotions, with desire to change how city officials go about gentrification in culturally infused cities.

This chapter provides a good history of Youngstown from the early 1980’s to the early 2000s with a lot focus on the rising crimes that plagued the town. The authors in this chapter at the beginning talks about how the view of Youngstown went from this image deindustrialization to an image of a crime infested and political corrupted town (Pg. 190). Linkon and Russo put a lot of focus on the many stereotypes of Youngstown with most of them holding truth. These stereotypes that read involved murder, poverty, mafia involvement, and corrupted politicians. The Vindicator reported that Youngstown during the 1990’s had one of the highest murder rates for a city over fifty thousand (Pg. 193). The chapter goes into more detail about the white-color crimes, and the political corruption through the mob as the chapter goes on. In 1998, George Magazine listed Youngstown as one the ten most corrupted cities in American, which only added to the title of ‘Crime Town, USA’ (Pg. 213). Although this chapter highlights the negative aspects that came from the deindustrialization in Youngstown, Ohio, it really is telling the story of most towns that are inside the rust belt. So, as a person who has been to Portsmouth, Cleveland, and Columbus I have seen what deindustrialization has done to this once great

Recently Detroit has been publicly experiencing a lot of issues within the city, which has cause many people to speak out on the matter. Alex Johnson was no different, He wrote in article called “No Water, No Teachers: Behind Detroit's Surge, Old Problems Stubbornly Persist”. Throughout the article Johnson discuss the harsh reality of living in Detroit and the affect it has on the community. As I read this article I felt empathic for the people of Detroit because no person deserve to be without water or a stable education. Overall I felt that the article was a cry for help and that the government really needs to step up and help.

Some people believe that Detroit is comparable to a blank canvas. A place where an opportunity is lurking right around the corner. They imagine it as a deserted place, in which a businessman can create anything they dream of. However, the harsh reality is, Detroit is not a blank canvas. It has been splattered with an era of prominence, scribbled on with the invention of the automobile, and engraved with a history of racism and corruption. Although much of Detroit’s glory has been stripped away, there are still people who exist in the city’s remnants. Actual people, with actual families, actual homes, and actual lives. When outsiders talk about the city’s revival, they are often forgetting about these people, or the actual citizens of

Charleston, South Carolina boasts a rich history. The city was founded in 1670 by English colonists and grew from a small to a prosperous seaport (Charleston, n.d.). The Civil War’s beginning was at Charleston’s Fort Sumter as Confederate soldiers fired upon Union soldiers in April of 1861 (Charleston, n.d.). The Civil War was difficult to recover from for Charleston, and in its rebuilding it focused on trade and industry (Charleston, n.d.). As time went by, Charleston was challenged with a “dying downtown and a crumbling urban housing stock” (Jackson & Sinclair, 2011, p. 80). In 1976, Mayor Joseph “Joe” Riley took office and was the catalyst in the rehabilitation of the city, making it one of the most beautiful American cities today (Jackson & Sinclair, 2011). This paper will summarize the case study of Charleston, South Carolina, which is segmented into four sections, the Symptoms, the Diagnosis, the Cure, and the Prevention.

For most of my life I lived in a place that you have probably never heard of. Chinook, Montana is a town of around 900 residents that stands in the shadow of a long-abandoned sugar beet factory, surrounded by fields of cattle and wheat. For the Billions of people who will never step foot in this place, it is simply another desolate town like the many others that faintly dot the map in the middle of nowhere. Yet for me, it was and always will be my hometown. For most people, living in a place this small and remote can hold them back, the poor level of educational resources and overall economic opportunity do not necessarily create a breeding ground for highly successful individuals. In my case however, being raised in Chinook pushed me to do more and be bigger than my simple roots. It has driven me to give the town someone to be proud of and to prove to the world that big people do come from the small places of this country and not just the sprawling metropolises. A place that has been a hindrance to most was for me the crucible that galvanized my character, my perspective, and my passion; all of which have lead me to writing this paper today.

¬¬Portland, Oregon, a city known for its abundance of unique neighborhoods, lively downtown and natural beauty, experienced major transformations during the past fifty years due to an influx of population growth that led the city to go from a modest 370,000 people to over 500,000 people today. Portland was forced to make some key urban planning decisions to accommodate its growing population, which ultimately forced expansion of its network of public transportation systems. The city’s actions toward suburban growth created the organized and prosperous Portland of today.

Morgan City is a town that carries a unique trait about it that few other cities do. Although it isn’t the biggest place, the sense of community and watching the city grow is some of the most incredible things. The businesses around town, especially the local ones, instinctively have the duty of aiding our community, instead of every man for himself mindset that the rest of the world seems to have. The result of this unity pays off, especially in the recent years. What before was a small passerby town is now bustling with activity and continues to gain new homes and enterprises annually. Although it continues to grow every day, it remains a rural location where a resident can have a healthy amount of resources without having to leave the

City area can no longer rest on its reputation as a diversified economy with a well-educated population. The region has fallen behind in growth and competitiveness compared to its peer cities and it needs concerted focus to improve.

The “ Keep Indianapolis Beautiful” organization is the reason there is a great appreciation for art, nature and sense of community in Indianapolis. As we know it today, Indianapolis is at its highest peak in employment and rated as one of the best cities to relocate to in America for better careers and quality of life. However, back in the 1940’s Indianapolis was referred to as a “raw, dirty and unkept city…”, a city people should avoid. Gangs, drugs, loitering and other illegal acts surfaced many neighborhoods and communities during that time. Considering where Indianapolis is today, one would never believe this city used to be ins such despair. Thanks to many civic leaders, devoted women and passionate residents, Indianapolis went from a trashy, neglected city to a place of beauty, pride and opportunities. Throughout this profile, I will identify how KIB’s legacy was created, its contibution to social capital through “private action for public good”, and why KIB is vital for not only Indianapolis, but the world in its entirety.

I have lived in New Harmony, Indiana since I turned three. New Harmony easily remains one of the smallest towns in the state. Although New Harmony became my hometown, I was born in Indianapolis; it is scary to wonder about who I would be if I had grown up in the largest city in the state rather than here. “Here” being a town with a population of around 800 and one K-12 school with an enrollment of less than 200. This is the atmosphere that I grew up in. By the time I made it through 1st Grade, I was attending all of the basketball games, rooting for the Rappites and belting out the school song. I became New Harmony Rappite down to my bones.

Over the last several decades Kansas City leaders have taken great pride in their efforts to build a world class city. In fact, Kansas City residents passed an $800 million general obligation bond referendum to address issues of deferred maintenance and capital improvements. Mayor Sly James celebrated the passage of this referendum by stating: “These are the things to which a world-class city commits”. Kansas City’s commitment to similar investments has been illustrious, but the beneficiaries were few. Those that have benefited most are corporations and domestic travelers. Kansas City's revitalization investments are costly for all residents, whether rich or poor. This era of ongoing investment began in 1989 with the ‘Clever Plan’ to redevelop

I have lived in Charlotte, North Carolina since I moved from Raleigh at the age of two. For most of my life Charlotte has been a peaceful and loving environment filled with increasing job opportunities. However, the recent events that have come crashing over Charlotte have overshadowed all of the great things that I have to love as child and now young adult. I am sure you are familiar with the tragic shooting of Keith Lamont Scott and the side effects that followed. Not only was my great city put into the limelight for a negative reason, it was also flipped onto its head leaving many of people confused as to what the future may hold. Now, people see Charlotte as an example of what not to be; however, I believe that Charlotte has the ability

Along with a thorough enough discussion of anything comes the inevitable unearthing of its strengths and weaknesses. The Portland Plan has a number of strengths: it is comprehensive, well thought out, inclusive, and should ultimately lead to a well-planned and sustainable city. How in-depth the Portland Plan is, is a testament to its preparedness to face any challenges to lead the Portland of today into becoming the Portland of tomorrow, as any potential question that may arise is likely addressed within the text of the plan. The mercurial nature of the plan is to its advantage, as anything not addressed within the text of the plan does not render the plan obsolete, but rather may be simply found by finding the popular opinion of the