Assignment: Real Estate
1. For both sites, provide a summary of the development--where is the project, who is the developer, what type of buildings and infrastructure will be constructed. Are they planning for high rise, mid rise, or low rise? Or a combination? What property types are planned--residential, hotel, office, industrial, etc. Will there be new roads? What about transit--will there be new El or Metra stations? Will there be parks or green space? What has been the reception by the public so far? Are there any groups who have rallied support for or against either site?
2. Put your city planner hat on and provide a commentary of both developments. Has each developer provided enough park space, transit, amenities? Both have been somewhat controversial--one with respect to a sports stadium and one regarding the location of an El station. Do you think the building heights fit in with the nearby neighborhoods?
3. What do you think of each from a resident's perspective? Would you feel differently if you currently live very close by already. Would you consider either of these to benefit you, your lifestyle, and your home's value? What about if you were thinking about moving into one of these new neighborhoods? What issues would you like to see addressed before these are approved? Does the development "feel" like the other established neighborhoods nearby such Lincoln Park or Hyde Park?
You can probably accomplish this in a comparison table and 3-4 carefully written paragraphs. You should not post your first draft. The best discussion posts are written and edited before posting.
Note: Your initial post is due on Monday night at 6pm. Posts from other students in your group are hidden until you make your initial post. You have until Tuesday night at 6pm to post your responses to your group. You must post at least two responses, but feel free to respond often--that will make your discussion group more lively and more relevant to the materials we are covering in the book!
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.