Washington, DC / A Study of the Georgetown Neighborhood
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Washington, D.C., is made up of a number of complex neighborhood regions that have distinct topography, economic conditions, land use and local problems. This 10 page paper is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Georgetown neighborhood, relating factors like location and internal layout, the people, historic preservation in the community, historical development and a range of other applicable elements that provide a substantive view of this community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Washindc.wps
Essay Title: Washington, DC / A Study of the Georgetown Neighborhood

Why Tacoma Was Not Selected As State Capital
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5 pages in length. Tacoma, Washington, was not chosen to represent the state as its capital for the same reasons other similar cities were overlooked as well: Olympia proved to be a more beneficial location for such an important appointment. Granted, there are myriad variables that come into play when the location of a state’s capital is being evaluated, but there is always more than just a handful of deciding – albeit sometimes inconsequential factors – that ultimately determine the best place for state government to reside. The writer discusses various reasons why Tacoma may not have been the best choice for Washington’s state capital. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tacoma.wps
Essay Title: Why Tacoma Was Not Selected As State Capital

"Black Picket Fences" by Mary Pattillo McCoy
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A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of Mary Pattillo McCoy's "Black Picket Fences." McCoy's book details, through interviews, the conditions being experienced in Black middle class today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RApicket.rtf
Essay Title: "Black Picket Fences" by Mary Pattillo McCoy

"Comeback Cities" by Grogan and Proscio
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An 8 page paper which examines and analyzes "Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival" by Paul S. Grogan and Tony Proscio. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAcmbck.rtf
Essay Title: "Comeback Cities" by Grogan and Proscio

(The) First County Park
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10 pages in length. An analytical examination of how nineteenth century Newark, New Jersey saved itself by creating the nation's first county park. Excellent reference for those studying topics relevant to urban politics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Essxpark.wps
Essay Title: (The) First County Park

3 Cities/Politics of Development
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An 8 page research paper that examines Paul Peterson's model for urban politics and then applies these concepts to three cities, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco, citing major urban studies. The writer argues that by examining these studies, it can be seen that Peterson's model for urban politics is highly accurate and provides a conceptual model that is extremely instructive towards understanding the inner machinations of urban politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh3cit.rtf
Essay Title: 3 Cities/Politics of Development

A Comparison of Industrial and Pre-Industrial Society
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This 3 page paper takes a look at the industrial revolution and how society has changed as a result. There is a focus on city life and how the people changed along with the landscape. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA343inr.rtf
Essay Title: A Comparison of Industrial and Pre-Industrial Society