A specific opportunity for Homeland Security that I will suggest being changed within the organization is Communication. DHS should manage information sharing and public disclosures of intelligence between federal and local entities through a leading role that would be important to the public. Information shared within a well-structured and secure...
To begin with, the primary responsibility of the Federal Prison System in the U.S. is the custody and care of the imprisoned. In addition, it employs the system of five security levels, each designed for the danger and risk that a prisoner might bring. The levels are different in the...
The Onion Model of Security: Purposes and Benefits The Onion model is used primarily for purposes of cyber-security, being applied in different fields with the goal of protecting their userbase and data. The basic of the structure is similar to a real onion – multiple layers of different security measures...
Introduction to Telvent and Smart City Software Telvent is an information technology company that specialises in the distribution of real time information to various sectors of the economy. The sectors in this case include, among others, traffic management, agriculture, energy, and environment (Telvent 2012). The company is a subsidiary of...
Introduction The two locations of choice are South London and Watford. Forest Hill is at the heart of high-end urban dwellers and high-income earners. It is located closer to various key aspects of the United Kingdom’s political class. On the other hand, Watford is a profound borough that is strategically...
Currently, Dubai is experiencing a construction boom. Dubai has a population of 1.2 million people as per 2006 estimates and is projected to reach 4 million by 2017. The growth of Dubai has continued to infringe the virgin desert where there are no zoning codes, preservation battles, or community activism....
Introduction Los Angeles International Airport is the main airport which serves the greater Los Angeles Area. Los Angeles is the second most populated metropolitan area in the United States. The airport is usually referred by its IATA Code LAX. It is located in the South Western Los Angeles neighboring Westchester....
Introduction In many countries around the globe, public-private partnerships (PPP) are becoming increasingly common to provide a wide range of public infrastructure. These include transport networks and public institutions. This study specifically explores the transport sector. This is the category of infrastructure that has received the highest number of ventures...
Introduction This paper aims to discuss the influence of economic relations and industrial development on the infrastructure of modern city, its architecture and its policies. In particular, we are going to focus on the mining industry of Australia and the exportation of iron ore to China and their implications for...
Transportation systems are very important for a country to realize positive socio-economic changes (Rodrigue, Comtois & Slack, 2006). The movement of freight, people as well as territorial accessibility are crucial in this type of relationship (p.14 – 16). Wherever transportation infrastructures ensure access to resources and markets as well as...
Introduction Sea transport has emerged as the single most important avenue of transporting goods and services from different continents in the last few centuries. The invention of steam engines and efficient fuel occasioned the development of sea vessels with capabilities of carrying bulky and heavy commodities. Various European governments and...
Introduction Public transport in the United Kingdom has various challenges. With about ten million passengers using buses, tube and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) daily, ticketing was always a challenge. This was until Oyster Card system was implemented in the public transport sector in 2003. This is an electronic card supported...
Introduction Due to its remote location, Bendee Downs require an efficient transport network to link the site to developed areas and towns like Cunnamulla which is located 120 Km away. An efficient road network will provide easy transport and ensure a smooth movement of people between the site and the...
Introduction Building a new waste-treatment plant requires a great deal of planning. There are several stages in the construction of any major factory, and numerous crucial decisions must be made during those stages. Failure to select the most optimal option can lead to the construction process being either delayed or...
Introduction An opportunity to strengthen the urban transport system is an objective that can not only enhance the local infrastructure but also increase the credibility of the city in the context of its administrative system. This appeal is directed to the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, the board...
Population and Geographic Miami’s population as of 2018 is 470,000 (“Miami, FL”). 74 % of the Miami population is of Hispanic ethnicity (“Miami, FL”). The highest-paid race in Miami is Asian. Fourth of the population in Miami is under the poverty rate. Miami is the most populous area in the...
The history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) development is linked to the political, economic, and social ties with other states that were enabled by the Indian Ocean. This ocean served as a link between the UAE’s and other parts of the globe. Initially used for trade purposes, the migration...
Brunswick is a coastal town in Glynn County, Georgia, with beautiful architecture and plenty of green areas. The total population is 16 256 people, according to the 2019 U.S. census (Quick Facts, 2019). Brunswick is an old city that got its name in 1771 and was established as a city...
Region Profile The Emirate of Dubai is a semi-autonomous member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is situated in the south-eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, near the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The emirate’s capital city of Dubai is also its main population and economic center. Dubai’s natural...
Summary of the Case The article “Why New York Can’t Have Nice Things” discusses transport infrastructure in New York, and it shows how the city’s travel system is subpar to that of other cities in the world. The author states that New York is wealthier and more cosmopolitan than Paris...
The garden city model was first invented by a British urban planner Sir Ebenezer Howard in 1989. The model was inspired by the vision of Utopian writer Edward Bellamy that he expressed in his book “Looking Backwards”. It implicated the new concepts of city-building and organization. Sir Ebenezer Howard considered...
According to NYCTA President Andy Byford, the fundamental problem hindering the development of metro infrastructure is the wrong approach to identifying the critical points of the system’s effective operation. The cosmetic changes give the false impression of a renewal of the entire metro system, but the quality of service remains...
Introduction Daily life is full of important choices and careful decisions that are not always right or wrong. However, when the decisions of small groups of representatives shape the future of millions of people, ethical dilemmas that arise must have a practical solution that would satisfy all the parties involved....
Introduction Security is a complicated yet essential topic for research for both public and private sector actors. The safety and well-being of the United States depend on the protection of various vital infrastructure. These resources and networks are at the core of the nation’s society and economy. Therefore, to attain...
Introduction and Background Abu Dhabi is among the fastest growing cities in the world. Financed by oil revenues, Abu Dhabi is United Arab Emirate (UAE’s) centre for industrial and commercial activities.1 The city hosts some of the most important government offices and houses UAE’s ruling family. Among the seven Emirates...
Scope of the Project The East West Link infrastructure project was initiated by the Victorian State government in the year 2012 to construct a road that was to link the Western Ring Road and Eastern Freeway through Melbourne. The official commencement of the program was expected to start by the...
Introduction Infrastructural development is crucial for the collective development of a society and the functioning of an economy. It encompasses various interconnected physical, structural elements, which ensure sustainable frameworks for development. Such elements include roads, telecommunication, water supply networks, sewer lines, and electrical gridlines, among others. In the modernization era,...