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  • The evolution of urban primacy in South America

    Creator:
    Ruiz, Paulina
    Abstract:
    Urban primacy, or gigantism of the principal metropolis is the most striking characteristic of the process of urbanization in most South American countries. It is commonly assumed that the degree, and evolution of primacy has been similar in all these countries since their cultural, social, and economic backgrounds have been...
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    Capstone Project
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    America can be explained by the fact that economic opportunities have not kept pace with population

  • Site and community needs of industrial firms considering location in Corvallis, Oregon

    Creator:
    Sjogren, Gray Peterson
    Abstract:
    The siting of a new industrial plant generally results from the favorable match of the needs of an industrial firm arid the assets of a community. Citizens of Oregon have taken a very active role in planning and decision making at the local level due to legislation in the past...
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    Capstone Project
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    Directed by Dr. Richard M. Highsmith TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction The Problem 1 II. Citizen

  • Preserving open space and agricultural land through a program of transfer of development rights

    Creator:
    Carlson, John James
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    Existing land use controls have not effectively achieved the goals of resource protection and preservation. Prime agricultural and potential open space lands are rapidly being diminished by ever increasing pressures of development. The transfer of development rights presents an opportunity to safeguard these vital lands. The Boulder Valley would benefit...
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    Capstone Project
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    March, 1980 Directed by Dr. Ray M. Northam - TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

  • The recreation potential of the Stewiake River

    Creator:
    LeDuc, John Michael
    Abstract:
    Rivers are becoming increasingly popular recreation resources as land and water use competition intensifies. The first river basin board in Nova Scotia was formed to manage the Shubenacadie-Stewiake Rivers under multiple use objectives. The board required an estimation of the recreation resources of the Stewiake River and after a review...
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    Capstone Project
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    sea- sonal fluctuations. A relatively steep river bed slope of 2.6 m/Km results in high velocities

  • Impact assessment of the proposed Tektronix development on the city of Lebanon, Oregon

    Creator:
    Burgess, Lynn Ann
    Abstract:
    Industrial expansion in a small city can have a wide range of effects upon the immediate community and surrounding labor force area. One example of this is the impact that Tektronix, a worldwide electronics firm, could have on the City of Lebanon, Oregon, where a plant, initially employing about 500...
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    Capstone Project
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    Directed by Dr. R. M. Northam TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES ii LIST OF TABLES iii PART I

  • Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley wetlands : agricultural uses, alternative uses, problems and trends

    Creator:
    Tsutsui, Setsuo Harry
    Abstract:
    The wetlands are distinguished from other lands of the Mid-Willamette Valley by excessive soil moisture. The wetlands, as defined for this study, consist of 20 soil series (in 22 soil mapping units) which are classified by the Soil Conservation Service as having excessive wetness as the major factor limiting their...
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    Dissertation
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    ; Richard M./Righsmith, Jr 7,7 The wetlands are distinguished from other lands of the Mid-Willamette

  • The affect of pattern on gray tone area symbols: a psychophysical experiment

    Creator:
    Selle, Anthony R.
    Abstract:
    Equal value gray scales are frequently employed by cartographers to choose gray tone area symbols. Several researchers have tried to quantify perceived gray tone as a function of percent area inked or reflectance but results have varied. The influence of pattern and texture on gray tone perception is considered a...
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    Capstone Project
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    on your choices. There is no time limit to this experiment. Simply work at your own pace. If you

  • The role and policy implications of selected external factors as applied to the developmental patterns of five Wyoming fuels

    Creator:
    Vuk, Melvin M.
    Abstract:
    The developmental patterns of five fuel resources located within the state of Wyoming are examined through time and in relation to several factors external to the location of the fuels. An historic description and inventory of the five fuels: petroleum; natural gas; oil shale; coal; uranium are presented. External factors...
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    Dissertation
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    Melvin M. Vuk for the degree Doctor of Philosophy Geography presented on May 29, 1975 Title: THE ROLE

  • Invisibility: Environmental Migration Governance in a Changing Climate

    Creator:
    Abel, Kali M.
    Abstract:
    Climate change has the potential to accelerate many forms of human migration and mobility, yet almost all of the key migration outcomes of interest are determined predominantly by governance, or the norms, laws, and institutions involved in the coordination of human society. These outcomes include the decision whether or not...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Kali M

  • Vulnerability and adaptation of Pacific Northwest shellfisheries to ocean acidification

    Creator:
    Katz, Brian G.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to understand the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of shellfish stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest who are adapting to ocean acidification (OA). This study developed a geovisualization tool of existing environmental data for assessing species-specific risk profiles to OA (based on their exposure and sensitivity),...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    watershed groups presented in Chapter 3. David M. Kling, Bobbi Hudson, and Thamanna Vasan each supported