Browsing by Subject "urban development"

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Amigoland: Maquiladoras and Their Developmental Effects on Matamoros
(2024-04) Arizoca Diaz, Eduardo
The maquiladora industry in Matamoros, Mexico, has played a pivotal role in shaping the region's economic landscape, providing employment opportunities, and influencing the lives of workers. Through an analysis of population trends and interviews with individuals employed in the sector, this paper examines the impact of maquiladoras on workers' career trajectories, quality of life, and the future outlook of the industry. This paper investigates the impact of the maquiladora industry on the city of Matamoros, Mexico, through a combination of demographic analysis and qualitative interviews. By examining population trends and conducting interviews with workers employed in various roles within the maquiladora sector, the study delves into the multifaceted effects of this vital industry on individuals' lives, career paths, and community dynamics. The findings reveal the enduring significance of maquiladoras as primary sources of employment and economic activity in the region, while also shedding light on the challenges faced by workers, including demanding work environments and limited work-life balance. Moreover, the study explores the implications of global trade dynamics on the future trajectory of maquiladoras in Matamoros. Overall, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between the maquiladora industry and the socio-economic fabric of Matamoros, offering insights into potential pathways for sustainable growth and development in the years ahead.
Community Indicators: Improving Community Management, PRP 6
(LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1974) Lineberry, Robert L.; Shoemaker, Paul E.; Mandel, Allan S.
Mayor urges bonds for vision of Austin; Wynn wants to make urban development denser and preserve nearby open space
(Austin American-Statesman, 2005-01-15) Coppola, Sarah
Modeling Space-Time Data Using Stochastic Differential Equations
(2009) Duan, Jason A.; Gelfand, Alan E.; Sirmans, C. F.; Duan, Jason A.
This paper demonstrates the use and value of stochastic differential equations for modeling space-time data in two common settings. The first consists of point-referenced or geostatistical data where observations are collected at fixed locations and times. The second considers random point pattern data where the emergence of locations and times is random. For both cases, we employ stochastic differential equations to describe a latent process within a hierarchical model for the data. The intent is to view this latent process mechanistically and endow it with appropriate simple features and interpretable parameters. A motivating problem for the second setting is to model urban development through observed locations and times of new home construction; this gives rise to a space-time point pattern. We show that a spatio-temporal Cox process whose intensity is driven by a stochastic logistic equation is a viable mechanistic model that affords meaningful interpretation for the results of statistical inference. Other applications of stochastic logistic differential equations with space-time varying parameters include modeling population growth and product diffusion, which motivate our first, point-referenced data application. We propose a method to discretize both time and space in order to fit the model. We demonstrate the inference for the geostatistical model through a simulated dataset. Then, we fit the Cox process model to a real dataset taken from the greater Dallas metropolitan area.
Stormwater Permeability in the Waller Creek Watershed of Austin, TX
(University of Texas at Austin, 2015-12-04) Spencer, Robert
Urban Development and Food Insecurity in Austin: Analyzing the Impact of Historical City Policy and Development Patterns on the Food Insecurity Landscape
(2023-05) Tiscareño, Marisa
This thesis examines how the development of Austin is associated with inequities within the contemporary food insecurity landscape. Three questions guide this research. First, how did the urban development of Austin, starting with the 1928 City Plan and including the growth of the knowledge economy and sustainability movements, create discriminatory power structures within the city? Second, how are these structures related to health outcomes and food insecurity? Third, what is the current state of food insecurity in Austin, and how is the City of Austin responding? To answer these questions, a variety of primary and secondary sources will be synthesized to understand the existing literature base and what further analysis is necessary to link urban development with food insecurity. The goal of this thesis is to reveal the truth of Austin’s development – a purposeful displacement of the city’s Black and Hispanic residents that continues to impact their ability to access healthy food.
Waller Creek Conservancy Presentation Update 2013
(Waller Creek Conservancy, 2013) McDonald, Michael
Waller Creek development grows; Project developers purchase 1.39 acres for mixed-use plan
(Austin American-Statesman, 2015-02-12) Novak, Shonda
Waller Creek Project: Community Update Spring 2009
(City of Austin Public Works Department, 2009) City of Austin
Waller Creek projects will revitalize downtown ecology and economic development
(The Daily Texan, 2014-01-22) Mahoney, Alyssa