Rules Are Made to Be Broken
to control the way that something is done; for example, in Italy they ________ air pollution by using smog-eating cement
regulate
something that has been built; for example, the High Line in New York City which was built from old railroad tracks
structure
relating to a group of people who have the same culture, race, traditions, or background; for example, although it means stricter laws, Singapore's laws encourage the cooperation between or among ________ groups
ethnic
one of a kind; for example, Singapore's model of success is considered to be _________
a topic that can be questioned and is not certain; for example, some may say that the benefits of Singapore's strict laws are ____________
debatable
to forbid; for example, in Singapore, they ________ people from selling chewing gum
prohibit
the people who live in a home or area; for example, some of these in Tokyo have decided to create "micro-homes" to create more affordable, centrally located housing
residents
to pay for something; for example, to __________ the High Line park, citizens made donations
finance
to behave in the same way as most other people; for example, most people in Singapore do not question the laws, but rather, ________ to the ways of life
conform
to produce or cause to be produced; for example, cars and factories both ____________ large amounts of air pollution
generate
to make sure that a rule is obeyed; for example, police in Singapore _________ laws that encourage cooperation among diverse populations
enforce
to change something so that it can be used for another purpose; for example, the smog-eating cement does this to pollution, changing it from smog to harmless chemicals
convert
the system by which a country's trade, industry, and money are organized; for example, one might be surprised at Singapore's strong ___________ despite being such a small nation
economy
able to exist together; for example, most people from Singapore believe that strict laws are ___________ with an orderly and secure society
a difficult job that requires effort; for example, finding affordable land for housing can be a ____________ in many of the world's large cities
challenge
the have control of or power over an area; for example Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's political ideas have ___________ Singapore's government for decades
dominate(d)
to repair and clean; to bring back to its original condition; for example, one might do this to an old painting
to restore
to increase as much as possible; to use the most of something; for example, many micro-homes, like those in Tokyo, utilize large windows in order to ___________ sunlight
maximize
to make a belief part of your own way of thinking; to keep thoughts and emotions inside; for example, Singaporeans, for the most part just ________ the strict laws there, obeying the laws without thinking about them
internalize
something new and creative; for example, the creation of smog-eating roof tiles in Los Angeles
innovation
What is one of the most common complaints about the Safer Cities Initiative in Los Angeles?
-police brutality/violence
-how they police
-racist police
-police targeting low income people
-etc
this is the conversion of low-income communities to higher-income communities
Gentrification
Which would cost more money for the government?:
a) housing a person in a single-room home for a year
b) housing a person in jail
b)housing a person in jail
Many people on Skid Row have internal struggles (mental/emotional) as well as external struggles (physical). Name one of the two things that most people on Skid Row suffer from.
1) mental illness
2) drug addiction
LAMP (Los Angles Men's Place) is innovative in that it helps people on Skid Row, with "no strings attached." Give one example of how there are "no strings attached."
-they do not have to pass a drug test
-they do not have to enter a drug rehab program
-they do not have stay a certain amount of time (can come and go as they please)
-they do not have to work there (though they have the option)
-etc.