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Dialogue with the City

Jun 3 '10

Author:
Marissa Loew
Summary
Dialogue with the City’s aim was to make Perth the “world’s most livable city by 2030.” It was a process of engaging Perth and the grater area’s citizens in developing a planning strategy for the capital of Australia’s growing city. The Government of Australia wanted a jointly develop a plan for the future of Perth with those people who will sustain the growth of the city in the future.
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Génova, "Autopista Gronda"

Jan 18 '12

Author:
maria ana
Problems and Purpose
El principal problema es la congestión automovilística. Esta, a su vez, genera dilemas de funcionalidad y para la calidad de vida de los habitantes de la ciudad, además de ser un obstáculo al desarrollo, y de incompatibilidad ambiental. Se consideraba que una nueva vía podía eliminar la gran cantidad de tráfico existente.
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Shaping America's Youth (United States)

Dec 27 '11

Author:
MARIYA HRISTOVA
Problems and Purpose
Obesity is still a prevailing problem in the United States. It is also the second leading cause of preventable death. Statistics show that about 33.8% of American adults are obese. The percentage of children who are considered overweight is also an alarming approximate 17%. The issue has provoked large reactions from various foundations, government and private organizations to support organized interventions.
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The "Lange Wapper" Project in Antwerp, Belgium

Sep 19 '11

Author:
Paul Nollen
Abstract
This case study features a referendum on a controversial viaduct in Antwerp, Belgium. The construction of this viaduct was highly troubled and costly from the beginning, attracting heavy criticism from multiple groups. A referendum ultimately rejected plans to build the unpopular bridge, instead replacing it with a series of tunnels.
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