Montpelier is Vermont’s capital, and even the smallest capital in the US. (Albers, 268) The population in Montpelier 2014 was 7671 persons. (Factfinder) Montpelier is established as a city 1895. Montpelier is located in the north-central area of Vermont, and the city is surrounded by hills. The river Winooski River flows trough Montpelier. (Wikipedia)
In Montpelier the median age is 43,3 years. (Factfinder) In a study that had been sent out to Montpelier´s residents 2004 75% thought that Montpelier should make a safe bicycle transportation route for the people living in Montpelier. (Montpelier)
Montpelier in Motion is a pedestrian & bicycle plan for the city of Montpelier, which strives to make bicycling and walking more visible in the
The majority of the population (52.1%) is 18 to 65 with a young population (5 to 18) of 26.8% based on the V2015 data. These numbers are very close to par with the state and national values. The population of the
For a lot of us, we’ve lost sight of this innate need to explore the unexplored. As work, school, family, social life and everything else that drives our days continues to pull us in every direction, it’s hard to remember the last time we were able to experience something so pure. For Jimmy, he’s managed to marry these stresses into his pride and joy, the Boise Bicycle Project. As Boise’s community-oriented, non-profit promoting the personal, social and environmental benefits of bicycling, BBP functions as “a bicycle recycling center as well as an educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. Through education and access to affordable refurbished bicycles BBP strives to build a stronger bicycling community.”
Even though Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain had huge impacts on history and Eastern Canada to this day, which one of them made a larger impact to discovery and exploration. One perspective on this issue is that Cartier was more important because he was the first to explore the St. Lawrence. Another perspective is that Champlain was more important as he set up many colonies and discovered many first nation ethnic groups. Jacques Cartier was the first explorer to travel and map the St. Lawrence, a river with massive importance to Eastern Canada in the times of the fur trade to today. He also made two separate journeys, discovering many first nation groups along the way.
In “Walking and the Suburbanized Psyche,” the author, Rebecca Solnit, argues that the development of suburbanization has been the primary problem as to why our modern society continues to devalue the significance and impact of walking. Suburbanization hasn’t only changed the way we travel from one place to another, but it has also changed the way we communicate amongst each other and with ourselves. Walking is looked down upon and has been seen as a symbol of low status. This has led people to exterminate the use of walking in their daily lives. However, even if someone would like to walk to their destination they can’t due to the fact that places are shaping their roads to accommodate to the excess use of cars. I agree with Solnit that walking has a positive impact towards our bodies, our world, and our imagination.
With numerous foot pathways, bike paths bridges and tunnels, Reston is truly a haven for pedestrians. After the Metro opened a Silver Line in 2014, cars almost became an unnecessary item for the residents of Reston. On top of its pedestrian friendliness and traffic safety, Reston is a place filled with parks, wildflower meadows and wooded areas. With recreational areas of more than fifteen hundred acres (including golf courses, public pools, bridle paths, and tennis courts) 23 educational institutions of all levels and a state-of-the-art medical complex, it’s no wonder that CNN Money Magazine ranked Reston as the 7th best place to live in
What is their age range? What is the predominant age (e.g., elderly, preschoolers, young mothers, or school-aged children)? Median resident age:
The first land in Vermont to be owned in a modern sense was owned by the European settlers. But it did not happen all at once. There were some serious obstacles to the settlement of Vermont by the English and the French: An extreme climate, difficult topography, conflicts between these groups, opposition by the Native tribes that wanted to keep their land, and poor ideas on how to use the land. (Hands on the Land, page 67) The Native American tribes had a hunter and gatherer lifestyle, whereas the Europeans relied on agriculture, so some of their challenges were different. Since there were a lot more mountainous areas than there was
The first white person to explore vermont was Samuel De Champlain. Before white settlers came Vermont was mostly an indian hunting ground. Fort Dammer became the first permanent white settlement. It was built in 1724 by Massachusetts pioneers. Some history about places in Vermont, On May 5, 1978 Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened their first Ben and Jerry’s homemade ice cream shop. Another piece of history is that The Champlain Canal opened in 1823. All of this history makes Vermont what it is today.
Burlington is by far the most populated city in the state of Vermont. With over 40,000 humans residing in the small area, the impact that humans have on the environment is much more prevalent in the Queen City than in towns with a smaller populous. However, while many towns in Vermont exhibit similar signs of human imprint, the town of Burlington itself is unique due to its large amount of people. This characteristic alone is a source of great impact on the surrounding environment.
The first emerging trend is the aging population in Canada. Compared to 1971, in which the median age of the population was approximately 26 years, in 2011 the median age of the population in Canada was approximately 40 years. To put this into perspective, according to the 2011 data, half the population was older than 40 years while half was younger. Seniors currently make up the fastest growing age group in Canada. They also represent the fastest
The original purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to address the rising amount of healthcare cost in the United States, and substantially increase the amount of Americans insured with access to affordable healthcare. The ACA allows for the expansion of Medicaid; the government health insurance program, which is designed to increase enrollees for low income families in Medicaid. With this new legislation people who are under the age of 65 who are at or below 133 percent of the poverty line will have access to Medicaid. Anyone who earns below 400 percent of the poverty line will qualify for subsidies for health insurance. (Cockburn, 7) Americans who earn above this level must either buy insurance, or use their employer’s coverage. This is a huge implication because the estimated of new enrollees in 2014 estimated by the Congressional Budget Office is between 16 and 17 million. The federal government has agreed to finance this expansion of Medicaid for the first three years of implementation, for states that agree to the program. After these three years the states will have to start to pay a small portion of Medicaid. Many people with substance abuse problems, and mental disorders without insurance, are low income earning childless adults. (Bainbridge, 5)Under the ACA these Americans now have access to behavioral health treatment, in the 26
People travel to Vermont to see their culture and also they come to see famous landscapes like the tallest mountain in Vermont that is 4,000 feet tall or the deepest gorge that is 30 feet deep and 10 feet wide. People also go to the museums in Vermont and the food which is quite delicious.
The town that I currently reside in is Cliffside Park in the state of New Jersey. Cliffside Park is located in Bergen County, which happens to be the most populated county in New Jersey. “The population of Cliffside Park in 2013 was 25,209. As of the year 2000, the population has increased by 9.6%. The town consists of 52.8% females (13,307) and 47.2% male (11,902.)” (City-data.com n.d.) Something interesting that I found was the median age of the residents of my town. “The median resident age is 43.1 years old.” (City-data.com n.d.) This number is higher than the median age of residents living in all of New Jersey, which is 39.4 years old. While the Cliffside Park website states that
This percentage may add to more than 100% due to persons identifying to more than one race (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014). The median age in Pasadena is 36.9 years (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014). The primary language spoken in Pasadena is English, which 86% of the population is a high school graduate and 49% of those have obtained a bachelors degree or higher education (City Data, 2014).
In academia, gender may contribute to one’s treatment in secondary and tertiary erudition. Gender plays a role in the inequality between women and men in the educational field resulting in wage gaps, sexual harassment, and underrepresentation. Others claim that these conditions are not based on gender, but on the individual’s circumstances. Throughout this research, women and men alike can grasp a more understanding approach to the differences in treatment in academe.