Lynn Song

MEGA CITY: New York

Geographical Location

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/National-atlas-new-york.png

Current Population

19,465,197http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/files/original/People%202.jpg

Population Growth

http://www.google.co.jp/publicdata/explore?ds=kf7tgg1uo9ude_&met_y=population&idim=place:3651000&dl=en&hl=en&q=ny+population

1600s

*European Settlements*Transportation*Tourism*Resource Extraction

1800s

*Industry development

*Increase in Tourism and Recreation

WWII

Current Importance

*Diverse land use*Settlements

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakerajs/6063535246/lightbox/

Coastal Hazard

Current Problem

New York

http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanredcross/6147374645/lightbox/

Future Issues

*Wetland protection

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42817804@N04/6394505301/lightbox/

*References

* Doing Research in New York City Public Schools and Requesting Data - NYC Data - New York City Department of Education . (n.d.). New York City Department of Education . Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/default.htm

* foresight, t., genius., & man, e. o. (n.d.). Chapter 01: The Beginnings and the Growth of New York City. www.nycsubway.org - New York City Subway History, Photos & More. Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://www.nycsubway.org/articles/rapid_transit_chamber_commerce_01.html

* History of New York State (Before 1900) - I Love New York - The Official New York State Tourism Website. (n.d.). ILOVENY | The Official New York State Tourism Site-Home. Retrieved April 19, 2012, from http://www.iloveny.com/kids/history_pre_

* Mascia, J. (2009, June 5). SNAPSHOT - COASTLINE - Sand, Surf and Shoobies - NYTimes.com. NY Times Advertisement. Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A00EEDB1331F936A35754C0A96F9C8B63

* New York coastal management program (November, 2010) pdf file