Resilient recommendation plan Introduction Currently, we in a society that has been considered to be very challenging. There is a very heightened sense of uncertainty and constant reminders of the unpredictability of what might happen anytime. There are unpredictable events that may occur at any time, which include climate events, terrorist attacks, youth riots, the credit crunch, and mass redundancies. For most of the planners in South Melbourne beach, Australia, there is a full sense of unease that has been occasioned by rising levels of seawater that has proved that it can be a disaster to the installments that are found to beach adjustments to the sea line. Among the suggested solutions that have been advised that can be useful in dealing with situations of sea-level rise in the South Melbourne beach is resilience It appears that resilience is replacing sustainability in everyday discourses in much the same way as the environment has been subsumed in the hegemonic imperatives of climate change (Davoudi, 2012).In that, all activities that have been carried out in the name of building up a resilient…
Miracle Mile Introduction The industry of art is quite diversified. Different artists have different styles of expressing their thoughts through the use of images, auditory media, modeling of artifacts, and many more ways of expression. Arts are handy tools for communicating with society. One piece of art that is positioned strategically can be used to address a considerable population of people over a long time of time. The Museums contain artwork that dates even centuries back but still plays significant roles in educating the modern world about the way of life many centuries back. They provide a rich source of history to humankind. Artwork can be categorized into sculptures, paintings, and architecture. Each of the three branches above has several elements Development of the Miracle mile A miracle mile is a form of art that was established in the year 1921. The miracle mile falls under the architectural branch of art. It was a twenty feet stretch of road that was characterized by wells of oil and land fields filled with barley. The development was heavily criticized and expected to…
Homeless Families Homeless is a vice that profoundly afflicts families today. At present, statistics indicate that nearly two world population, which denote to over 150 million people, are homeless (Chamie). In the U.S alone, more than 550 families, on any given night, are homeless and with no access to necessities including decent food and clothing. This situation signals the need for the adoption of concerted efforts by the relevant stakeholders to help eliminate the problem. One such framework is supportive housing, as the essay will discuss below. Supportive Housing Supportive housing denotes a framework tailored to integrate affordable housing with intensive, coordinated on-site services that help homeless people to afford to move to more stable, and less impoverished neighborhoods. This housing-based policy grounds upon several essential features. Firstly, it compels such projects to foster the provision of affordable housing options to the masses while engaging them in long-term contractual agreements. For instance, it assures tenants that they could use no more than a third of their income for rent. Doing so enables them to attain considerable savings in their discretionary…
Evidence-Based Change Strategy Introduction The Harris family is a senior family with five members. The father, john sr, Trista, the mother, two daughters, Suzette and Lizette, as well as John jr, the son. The two girls have graduated with Suzette, 24 years old, graduating two last years ago, and Lizette graduating recently. The family is very stable financially, but they have social problems that have to do with the way they interact. The father has a feeling that the girls have graduated and working should move out of the family and gather for their needs rather than depending on him despite having educated her. On the contrary, the mother, Trista, feels that her children should stay until when are ready to move out on their own without being pressurized. Another point to note is that the girls are just dating, but no one between them is in a serious, stable relationship. The father believes that actions speak louder than words, and therefore he says he shows love to the family by providing for them. He does not have to remind…
Cities in a globalizing world With the current rate of research and technological development, the state of the major cities has changed drastically. The face of most cities has evolved from traditional to modern, old to new and more importantly, haphazardly planned to well planned. Most cities have also experienced high population flux and industrialization thus making them expand exponentially. Technology has made it possible for cities to be built even in difficult terrains like on hilly grounds or even skyscrapers build in most cities. As such, infrastructure like roads, electricity, railway, and airports are usually located in cities. In addition, the best social amenities are located in the cities, thus adding to its size, aesthetics and economic value. Additionally, most cities have recreational centres which are planted with beautiful flowers and trees. Monuments are also erected in such places and beautiful colours painted to add on the aesthetic value of the cities. Cities, therefore, are developed under different plans, and the structures may mean a particular message on the culture or history of the people. This paper is aimed…
New York City case New York City is one of the World’s significant cities. It is a flourishing city located around the meeting point of the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is composed of five boroughs, namely, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx. Among the five boroughs of the City, Manhattan is the largest and the most populated borough. Overall, New York City is a leading commercial, cultural, and financial center, not just in the United States, but globally. The modern history of New York City is a thrilling one. Today’s New York City was formed in 1898, after the consolidation of several boroughs. The city witnessed extensive growth in the 20th century, making it a leading commercial, political, and financial center (Burrows and Wallace, 1998). In the 1920s, the growth rate of New York City increased, and it overtook the city of London as the largest metropolis at that time. The city emerged largely unscathed after the Second World War. The Wall Street was, at that time, an icon of the economic might of…
Usage of space in Hudson Yards Introduction Finding space is among some of the significant challenges faced by major cities. Tearing down beautiful old landmarks to give room for new development is not a choice to be taken. Even though these old buildings may not provide the high density required for modern cities’ jobs and homes. New York is among one of the towns to repurpose sites that were previously used for warehousing or manufacturing. To increase space in this area, the city had to overcome the challenge of a functioning and crucial railroad storage and transit yard situated right in the middle of the region. This they solved by building on rooftops; that entailed creating an 11.3-hectare neighborhood on two platforms. 300 caissons of 1.2-1.5 meters in diameter were extended from the bedrock up through the roof of the rail yard to improve on the support of the super tall skyscrapers. These foundations are then anchored deep in the ground, at 6-24meters, and situated between the tracks to enable non-stop rail traffic. On top of the foundation and platforms,…
benefits of Finnish sauna at palm springs spa To the rest of the world, a sauna is a luxury associated. But in Finland, it is not only a significant part of culture but a necessity. It is such an essential element that a few years back, the Finn would first build it before building their home. Today, there are over 2 million saunas in Finland and are found everywhere, including city apartments. So why are Finnish saunas so important to the Finn people? Why is the rest of the world fast embracing them? Outlined below are benefits of Finnish sauna at palm springs spa to help you see why. Offers Stress Relief A Finnish sauna at palm springs spa is usually tucked away at a quiet place. So it provides a warm and distraction-free environment, allowing any sauna goer to relax and for the next few minutes or hours, forget about the real world, hence easing stress. But other than a warm and quiet environment, the heat coming from the stove enhances blood circulation and promotes muscle relaxation. It also…
Significance of API’s for Crypto Trading Before the dawn of the internet, financial trading took place over the phone where you had to call up your broker to execute a trade on your behalf if you wanted to buy stocks. However, during this post-internet age, the application of technology has moved the buying and selling of financial securities online. It has advanced the process in many ways, like the creation and use of APIs. Crypto APIs started with the beginning of bitcoin and have been climbing the popularity ladder recently for professional crypto traders who use the trading software. What is an API? API stands for Application Program Interface. It can be tough to digest the alphabet soup with all the acronyms that flow across your screen from day-to-day. So, below is a simple explanation of APIs: An API is an interface between two applications that can communicate with one another. It sounds more complicated than it is. It acts like a messenger that takes requests and tells a system what to do – then returns the system’s response to…
Best portable air conditioners If you don’t have central air conditioning, you don’t have to melt in a puddle of sweat. A portable air conditioner can be an ideal unit for you. Whether you want to make your bedroom super chilled or you are on tour or in a rented small apartment, you’ll need a portable air conditioner to keep the temperature down. For you to make the right decision, you need to know what to look for when buying a portable air conditioner. Here are the most important details you need to look at; Energy efficiency Cooling power Size and portability We’ve rounded up the best ones in the market and came up with the best option to ensure that the nest time the temperature rises, you’ll still keep it cool. 1.Honeywell Black MN12CESBB Portable Air Conditioner Honeywell unit is remote controlled, with wheels at the bottom, which proves its movement efficiency from room to room. The digital control has a remote control to change fan speed and temperature even in the other room. The unit features a twenty-four…