Peri-urban areas results of the process of urbanization – commonly defined as the landscape interface between rural and urban transition zone. They are areas where the village and the city mix and clash with increasing conversion of agricultural land to urban spaces. These areas generally provide resources for urban expansion and in return urban waste. Uncontrolled urbanization leads to infringement of resources‚ dislocation of biodiversity and destabilizes the natural resource security of communities
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“Do you agree that city life is becoming increasingly unattractive?” The grass is always greener on the other side. At some point in time‚ people living in cities would wonder how different life would be in the countryside where people are one with nature‚ have a much less hectic lifestyle and enjoy greater peace. On the other hand‚ people in the countryside would also wonder about life in cities where people seem to live luxuriously‚ with access to wonderful facilities and have a higher standard
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World History AP Part B Compare and Contrast Essay Ancient civilizations could be very complex or very simple‚ it depended on who ruled them and controlled them. Shang and Indus were very much alike in how they were built‚ but they were very different to in how the people in them lived. There are many similarities between ancient civilizations Indus and Shang. In these civilizations they had a good defense system. Shang’s capital city was surrounded by thick walls to protect them from attacks
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Urban retrofitting is the redesign of an existing site or structure in a city to be more environmentally sustainable. To reach sustainability goals in cities‚ making requirements for new buildings to be built will not be enough. The redesign of existing buildings could make a huge impact on the environmental footprint of urban areas. This editorial will discuss urban retrofitting and the views from city residents and city property owners and developers on the matter. Overview The issue that planners
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“It’s not about what you say‚ it’s how you say it.” The tone of voice used in reference to nearly anything is very important. The short story Lottery by Shirley Jackson‚ is a great example of how the tone of words speak volumes. The story speaks from the story takes place on June 27th‚ at the village square where everyone gathers around for the annual lottery day. Some were looking forward to the annual lottery day‚ but some were dreading it. The annual holiday consisted of all the townspeople gathering
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WHERE SHOULD WE LIVE? Where should we live? It is difficult to respond to this question. Some people prefer to live in a big modern city like San Francisco or New York City with many advantages‚ such as high education‚ good healthcare‚ entertainments facilities. While others choose to live in a countryside like Mendocino or Humboldt county where it is peaceful and relaxing. From my point of view‚ I would like to live in a big city‚ as there would be more opportunities for a growing-man like
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Sarah Kempker 11-17-10 If you are looking for antiques‚ collectibles‚ or vintage items there is only one place in Warrensburg to go. Those Were the Days‚ located on Pine Street‚ was started in 1992 by Larry Dilley‚ 73‚ of Warrensburg. Dilley‚ a retired math professor at UCM‚ is currently away on a hunting trip. Employee Melissa Rapp‚ 57‚ of Warrensburg‚ said that Dilley opened the shop for his wife who liked antiquing and collecting. Rapp said that Dilley first opened a smaller shop on BB
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Where I Choose To Live I have lived in Fort Pierce for fifteen years. I have also vacationed yearly‚ in Miami for the past five years. For my own reasons‚ I choose to live where I live. Miami and Fort Pierce differ in size‚ types of restaurants‚ and prices. Most importantly‚ Miami has better transportation for travel. On the other hand‚ Fort Pierce has cleaner air‚ and a much calmer atmosphere. Both cities are in Florida‚ and they contribute to the beautiful weather‚ and beaches.
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Asmas’s Day Nursery This report is about Asma who has left school. She would like to start her own day care nursery. She has had experience by working in a day care nursery for the last four years. I will be advising Asma in a report form on the three following areas: Business plan‚ market research and pricing strategy. Investigation 1: Business plan. A business plan is a vital a business has a clear idea of what they are going to do- that’s what business plans are used for. You
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Once Upon a time there was a dog who could talk on Halloween night only. On Halloween this dog would turn into a werewolf and could also talk and haunt people. So I am going to tell you the story of of this dog / werewolf thing on Halloween of 2017‚ New Orleans‚ LA Once upon a time there was this kid named Jimmy and he had a pet dog named Jerry. Jimmy and Jerry were on the couch in Jimmy’s house. Jerry was the best dog Jimmy could ever have until Halloween night when Jimmy discovered Jerry could
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