Different cities across the nation have different vibes and styles of transportation. As we studied TOD's and Portland, we see an emphasis on walkability, bike use, and decrease in automobile use as they focus on density and proximity in the city. Analyzing Dallas, I immediately think about the traffic, overcrowded highways, and the lack of walking and use of public transportation in the city. Therefore, bigger cities have different approaches to transportation and their planning process…

   As seen through analyzing our country's history, there was a vast increase of inhabitants from rural areas to the cities. Improvement in agricultural technology initiated this migration to the city, and this resulted in inadequate housing, sanitation problems, higher crime rates, and insufficient transportation. Although these were present issues within the city, there were still benefits of city life since disadvantages of the country were fewer job opportunities, lack of entertainment,…

   Zoning is used to control and organize public land. Goals of zoning include avoiding incompatible land uses, to achieve orderly and attractive land use, adequate transportation, property values, and to encourage business. Zoning, however, can be undesirable due to property owners being told what to do with their land. Zoning also has an effect on not only businesses and land owners, but zoning policies especially play a role within education.

   A lot of districts and policies are…