Denver's Renewal
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A 5 page research paper on the effort of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to revitalize Denver's downtown district. The writer demonstrates that their efforts have succeeded beyond expectations. Cities across the U.S. are rushing to copy Denver's success. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Denverd.wps

DeParle/American Dream
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A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of 2 books Jason DeParle’s American Dream: Three Women, Ten Kids and a Nation’s Drive to End Welfare and Elizabeth Kolbert’s Field Notes from a Catastrophe: A frontline report on climate change (using secondary sources), with both books examined from the perspective of public affairs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khdepamd.rtf

Detroit's J.L. Hudson Building
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This 5 page report discusses the history and fate of one of the great buildings in the Detroit, Michigan, skyline. J.L. Hudsons's Department Store was considered by many to be a unique American institution that changed the way people viewed downtown and shopping. The building was vacated in 1983 and demolished in 1998. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hudsonjl.wps

Detroit, Michigan
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This 7 page paper examines the city of Detroit. Research is provided on aspects such as the economy, the educational system and politics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA750DM.rtf

Developing Downtown America
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This 3 page paper outlines the project of the National League of Cities and HyettPalma Inc called America Downtown -- New Thinking, New Life, which has the aim of revitalizing and regenerating town areas. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEdowntw.rtf