This paper analyzes the spatial patterning of participants attending four annual conferences of the Association of American Geographers (AAG). The four most recent conventions were selected for the study: Los Angeles in 1981, Louisville in 1980, Philadelphia in 1979, and New Orleans in 1980. A conference participant is defined as a person whose…

Tips for proper site and building planning with reduction of future maintenance problems in mind. (Author)

Large volume spaces fit easily into the triangular design, dictated by the site, of the Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers in New York City. (Author/MLF)

Combining high-speed calculation, a plotter, and engineeering expertise produces a subdivision design more efficiently and less expensively than manual computations. The final product is also easier for the developer to understand and use. (Author)

The article compares student preferences for recreational sites when viewing color slide presentations as compared to on-site evaluation. (CD)

The physical criteria for the selection of a proper training/meeting site are discussed. (BP)

Students played a vital part in the development of the addition to Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon in Eugene. (Author)

Condensation of AIA President Rex Allen's address and a panel session of eight construction industry professionals at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Producer's Council, September, 1969. (RG)

School site selection is critical since the site can affect the size and shape of the school, which in turn can materially affect the educational program and opportunities for students. This document provides guidance for California school districts to help them select school sites that provide both a safe and supportive environment for the…

Location can be a critical determinant of the success of a college. Central Place Theory, as developed in geographic studies of population distribution patterns, can provide insights into the problem of evaluating college locations. In this way preferences of students can be balanced against economic, academic, and political considerations.…

The School Based Management Process Development General Model was designed to sequentially outline the factors present in a school system's establishment of school-based management and provide a basis for data analysis. This paper not only describes the model, but applies it in presenting the factors that affect the implementation process of…

School administrators should view site acquisition, development, and maintenance as an investment, not a cost. (Author/MLF)

This publication is concerned with the selection, development, and utilization of school sites in regard to both long-range and functional planning. Recommendations are presented to aid in the selection and development of more adequate and functional school grounds. Procedures illustrate approaches which may be used to determine school site…

A collaborative effort is desirable in the design of school buildings and grounds. In site development of school grounds, effective school board work not only requires a workable plan but good construction details and proper specifications which will result in a first-class job and insure minimum maintenance costs. The most effective way to…