Research Essay Assignment: URBAN POLITICSPOLS
Overview
The need for cities and urban spaces to reinvent themselves is continuous. This process is often called revitalization, reinvestment, renewal or redevelopment. Sometimes the process includes gentrification. Revitalizing urban geography has pros and cons. What group(s) of people are adversely impacted, and what groups benefit? The impact on the environment, infrastructure, land use, social services and city budgets are major considerations. There are winners and losers. Successful redevelopment projects are successful planning projects, where there are minimum negative consequences and (an) overall improved quality of life.
Instructions
After viewing the websites below, in three to four pages discuss the following questions. (Additional sources/research is encouraged.)
1. What groups have benefitted from Pittsburgh's revitalization?
2. What groups were adversely impacted?
3. How did politics impact what groups benefitted and those that were/are adversely impacted?
4. Did the local government balance its revitalization approach to address the needs of the majority of residents?
5. What role has planning played in Pittsburgh's success?
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 includes 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.