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    Urban Issues In Lapeer

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    The demographics estimated for Lapeer, the population in 2015 was 30,402, Lapeer population in 2010 was 30,749 and population in 2000 30,789, as we can see the population has not change in the last 15 years. Population density is 254 people per square mile. Lapeer is a small urban city we have 12,866, Renter-occupied apartments and homes Lapeer was hit by the real estate bang then bust. It enticed many first time buyers and lower income buyers, many of whom had purchased with little or no money down

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    we benefit from these services since they typically aren’t something we are used to paying for. Still, people benefit from the services offered by ecosystems everyday. Within cities, urban parks can be found throughout the USA. Some are home to forests, wetlands, grasslands, while others are manicured parks where plants and animals have adapted to form novel ecosystems. Nevertheless, measuring the economic value of those services, whether they are from novel or natural has always been a challenge

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    include. This model playground stage grew into the small parks where trees, shrubs, lagoons, walks, grass expanses, and carriage drives were installed to the playgrounds. In 1898, the Municipal Science Club began studying Chicago's need for additional “breathing spaces,” and in the following year the mayor created the Special Park Commission (SPC) to create municipal playgrounds in the city's most densely populated neighborhoods. The South Park Commission became the most involved in this effort to

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    Describe A Tropical Park

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    Tropical Park has always been where my heart lies since I was a child. My mother would take me to the park every Sunday until I was a teenager. At this park we would have a picnic and then go to this steep hill at the end of the park and slide down using a cut out cardboard box. I chose to come clean up at this park because it brings me a lot of happy memories about my childhood. This park is absolutely gorgeous. It has a lot of different activities going on daily and even has a space to bring your

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    informant and the urban residents provides background information concerning the park, analyzing the importance of the park over the years, and also getting opinions and attitudes of the park users. Based on this information, analysis of the goals for the park are developed and articulated in well architectural drawings that will play part in setting the platform for the eventual redesign and development of the park. 1.1 Architecture Architecture can be seen as the process and product of planning

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    Women both young and old have found solitude in services that Silverbackks provide. SilverSparkle is another program designed to cater to women, mostly teen girls wishing to go to prom. Silversparkle is a prom closet. Prom dresses are expensive, some girls don’t get to go to prom because they can not afford a dress. That stigma is no longer a problem. Most dresses are only worn once and have a lot of life still left in them. Prom is a big deal, and every girl should get the chance to go and not

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    has fifty-two state parks that offer a variety of recreation and entertainment options. These state parks play a vital role in the historical education of our great state. A few of the options include; visiting a prehistoric Indian mound, digging for diamonds, viewing Civil War battle grounds, or just enjoying the many great outdoor adventures. Although there are many options, one of my favorite places to visit has always been Old Washington Historic State Park. This park is located in Hempstead

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    Lake Travis's Vacation

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    Explore the crystalline waters of the largest lake in Hill Country. Placed close to Austin, Lake Travis is a surprising spot of green next to one of Texas's largest cities. While Austin may have all of the hustle and bustle of a big city, this lake is a pleasant escape from the concrete jungle. From Lake Travis houseboat rentals, visitors can unwind within the tranquil setting of wildlife and open waters. Whether you love to water ski during the summer or want a romantic vacation, Lake Travis boat

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    Here in Santa Clarita Valley, we are lucky to possess excellent community parks, walking corridors, theaters, cinemas, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor, seasonal recreational programs, hiking and riding horses’ schools, ice skating rings, and am amply spectrum of cultural events in city parks and College of the Canyons. Fortunately, their ticketing and parking fees are affordable for local citizens and visitors. Moreover, protecting

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    Introduction Initially the question of the affects of parks and their various attributes on real estate value may seem an absurd question for an Economic Developer to think about. However, the value of real estate is of prime importance to the community and the Economic Developer due to the nature of land as an appreciating commodity. Therefore it is necessary that we study the possibility that real estate and land values could be modified by the a park. By understanding the consequences of these uses

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