Shows how Martha Muchow's observations of urban children's use of environment and her close attention to relevant features of the physical environment at a molar level, anticipate many recent developments in ecological psychology. (Author/SO)

The experience of the urban environment was studied in terms of how it is categorized, what people's preferences are, and the extent to which complexity and familiarity can account for these preferences. College students rated urban scenes under three methods of scene presentation. Results are reported. (RH)

This bulletin provides information on the issues surrounding urban sprawl. It is designed to offer information on the dimensions of sprawl and related policy debates. Some of the major debates include whether or not sprawl is a problem that even needs to be addressed. A summary of the major points of debated topics is included. (Contains 20…

Suggests ways in which urban blight, including slum dwellings, pollution, traffic congestions, etc., may be eliminated. (SB)

The authors respond to an assertion made by Nathan Glazer that welfare causes not only crime, juvenile delinquency, and anger, but virtually all known problems associated with the poor. (SB)

Suggests that sound pollution constitutes a severe problem to the urban dweller. Excessive exposure of humans to noise produces both physical and psychological manifestations. Suggests that control of industrial, aircraft, and community noise must be recognized and accepted as a major factor in urban planning and development. Bibliography. (LC)

Reprinted from a book of children's photographs, "The Way It Is, edited by John Holland. Part of a series of articles entitled "Environment and the Child.

Founded in 1974, the Centre is one of the most intensively used resource centres in the United Kingdom. Adults and students from elementary to college level use its facilities to learn about the urban environment. (BD)

AN UNDERSTANDING OF TRADITIONAL PUERTO RICAN FAMILY CUSTOMS AND BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUERTO RICAN AND OTHER LIFE STYLES SHOULD HELP PROFESSIONAL WORKERS SOLVE THE PROBLEMS CREATED BY MIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. THE CULTURE OF THE PUERTO RICAN CAN BE DESCRIBED IN RELATION TO THREE CONCEPTS--DIGNIDAD (SELF-ESTEEM OR SELF-WORTH), RESPETO…

Guidelines are provided for the professional youth staff member in Iowa to use in developing and implementing an educational program for youth in the inner city. The proposed guidelines are related to both organization and program, using the present 4-H and Youth Program as a base for developing programs for inner city youth. (DB)

The author briefly discusses the philosophy of adventure programming, presents illustrations of its application in wilderness areas, and suggests ways that it may be modified for urban environments. (MJB)