You are going to read the articles that I’m going to attach and then you need to answer three questions. ALL OF YOU’RE EXAMPLES AND INFORMATION MUST ONLY COME FROM THE ARTICLES THAT I’M GOING TO ATTACH. PLEASE DON’T BE FAGUE ABOUT THE ANSWERS.
THIS IS A RESEARCH PAPER SO KEEP THAT IN MIND.
If the articles that I’m going to attach don’t answer some of the questions you’re free to add 3 sources as long as they come from an academic search engine such as Jstore.
Who (individual planner, private firm, and/or collection of agencies) is involved in
the design(s) for the plan? In specific terms, what does the plan attempt to
accomplish? Describe the physical features of the plan and how it will interact
with the existing cityscape.
● What is the history of the site on which the plan is to be implemented? If the
site is more of an infrastructural network than a specific physical location, what
infrastructure predates the new plan? How will the plan change the existing
landscape? How well does the plan attempt to connect to the city’s pre-existing
public spaces?
● Beyond physical changes, what anticipated economic, social and/or cultural
effects are expected as a result of the plan? What problems does the plan
attempt to solve?
● What theories and/or traditions in urban design or environmental planning
inform the concepts behind the plan? In other words, have other planners
attempted similar designs previously, perhaps in other cities?
● Do the news sources you read provide different interpretations or reactions to
the plan? Do you find evidence that the project has its “critics?” If so, why is the
group (or individual) opposed to the project? On an economic basis? Aesthetic?
Socio-political?
● What is your personal assessment of the plan? Will it be successful?
Other Requirements:
● Include an engaging introduction that evokes a concrete image or mental map of
the city in question. Introduction includes a thesis statement about the role the
plan will play for the city.
● Include MLA format in-line citations throughout the essay, multiple times per
paragraph if necessary.
● Be sure to include a final version of your bibliography or “Works Cited.”
● Include relevant sketches, maps, images with proper image citations. Refer to
these images in your text by analyzing the visual elements of the design(s).
● Clarity of writing – clear organization; proper
sentence structure; proper use of grammar (I
recommend taking your paper to the Writing
Center before submission)
● Analysis – includes a clear thesis statement;
develops argument throughout the written review;
includes sophisticated interpretation of secondary
sources; evaluates the historic, political, cultural and
socioeconomic contexts and disparities that might
influence the planning and outcomes of the project