Answer any ONE of the following questions
1. Investigate the key processes that have shaped the form, patterns and growth of the city
of Toronto and explain how these forces
influence urban rents, human settlements and
living standards. Highlight emerging planning challenges and implications.
2. With reference to Toronto’s two public housing redevelopment projects (Eg. Don
Mount Court and Regent Park), critically examine the rationale for
socially mixed, diverse, mixed uses and sustainable redevelopment plans. Examine
the arguments for and against social mix developments.
3. Critically examine the dilemma facing Toronto’s transportation sector. Explain
Toronto’s transportation gridlock and crumbling transportation infrastructure, among
others. Evaluate the prospects and challenges of sustainable transportation system
development in Toronto.
Guidelines
1. The paper must be typed, double-spaced, times new roman and 12-point font.
2. The length of the paper must be 6 pages of text, excluding illustrations and
references).
3. At least 2 illustrations are required (e.g. tables, graphs, maps, diagrams). Each
illustration must be referenced, properly labeled and referred to in the text.
4. Include a title, introduction with statement of aim and sub-headings to organize
the essay.
5. Use correct grammar, spelling, sentences, tenses, vocabulary, paragraph
construction and punctuation. All pages must be numbered.
6. Indicate in LARGE TYPE on the title page of your paper, the number and complete
text of the question you are answering, the course
number, instructor’s name, your
name and student number.
7. Save your file in WORD format with your first and last names. Submit your
assignment in the Assignment Folder on D2L by clicking on ‘Assessment’ and then
‘Assignment’ and then upload your essay file.
References
You must reference/cite all quotes, ideas, and illustrations that are not your own using
both in-text citations and a bibliography. In-text
citations appear directly in the essay
to support your argument and indicate information sources. The scientific method is
required (e.g. Smith 2020; Harris and Jones 2019, p. 3). In the bibliography section, lists
in full reference all of the information sources you referenced within the text. Use the
American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style for the bibliography at the
end of the essay.
You must have a minimum of 6 references. You can use as many references as possible
and they are included in the page limit. Use
journal articles, books, government
publications, agency reports, technical reports (United Nations or World Bank, World
Food and
Agriculture Organization etc). Only 2 Internet sources are required. An
Internet source may include, for example, “facts” listed on the
Statistics Canada website).
DO NOT USE Wikipedia, blocs, or web links that have no date of publication and no
agency or individual
names associated with the piece, paper, or report. You are allowed
to use e-books, electronic journals, government documents and
research reports. Use
recent references and publications as much as possible (eg. 2016 to 2022). You may use
one older article only if it
refers to historical or past activities, events or decisions.
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