Creating Community Greenbelts Through TDR Zoning

Many cities and towns in the lntennountain West were founded on the ideals of clustered community development with surrounding greenbelts by Morn1on settlers in the mid nineteenth century. Since the twentieth-century development of the automobile, increased mobility has enabled residential and commercial development to disrupt surrounding rural lands with scattered growth. Correctly applied, TOR (Transfer of Development Right) strategies could reverse negative sprawling development trends by channeling growth towards existing communities to simulate the abandoned pioneer town and country model. A community development transfer strategy can respect private property rights, and allow fanners to keep their land in agriculture while earning development income. This report provides a description and methodology for understanding and applying TOR to current land development policies by focusing on Cache County, Utah, a chosen jurisdiction in the heart of the lntermountain West. A GIS case study further explores TOR community build-out potential by applying a greenbelt zoning model to Mendon, Utah, an 11,484-acre town and surrounding farn1-belt area. The findings of this study show how the Men Jon region (current population 1,436) could preserve over 9,000 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat surrounding the community while accommodating an additional 3,564 residents (a 46-year growth projection) on only 1,572 acres. Final recommendations include an inter-local governmental agreement between Cache County and local cities as a cooperative effort to direct development from county open spaces towards established community infrastructure. Given the absence of state TOR enabling legislation in Utah, inter-jurisdictional development right transfers (from county jurisdiction into city boundaries) are not permitted. An inter-local agreement, however, would enable a city to target unincorporated receiving zones (or development zones) adjacent to existing incorporated boundaries. As a condition for city water and sewer services, a city could require that county development rights be transferred into receiving zones and developed according to city design standards. After receiving zones fill with development, a city could annex after 12 months of providing services without petition or protest from receiving zone residents. Inter-local TOR agreements are recommended by the Cache County-wide Planning and Development (CCPD) director as a means of achieving the TOR greenbelt growth patterns recommended in this research

National park research fellowships increase capacity and creativity in responding to climate change

The challenges posed by climate change in national parks and other protected areas demand creative approaches, new ideas, and experiments that are beyond the capacity of any single park or agency staff. Research fellowships provide a critical way that the National Park Service (NPS) and its partners can address the agency’s needs to address climate change adaptation challenges. At least 30 such programs support stewardship-relevant science in national parks. Some national programs and initiatives at Acadia National Park in Maine, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California serve as examples of how researchers in these programs are informing restoration, relocation, vegetation and fire management, and resource protection activities; documenting change that has already occurred; providing baseline data on biodiversity; and conducting novel experiments. Successful fellowship programs have strong engagement of resource managers, emphasize communication with management and public audiences, and incorporate ongoing support and evaluation. As a result of these successes, NPS and partners are working to expand and strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of research grants and fellowships

The Arcadian Consort: Max Schoenfeld, Flute; Tim Hurtz, Oboe; Russell Bedford, Bassoon; Bedford Watkins, Harpsichord; March 24, 1975

Hayden AuditoriumMonday EveningMarch 24, 19758:15 p.m

The Arcadian Consort: Max Schoenfeld, Flute; Tim Hurtz, Oboe; Russell Bedford, Bassoon; Bedford Watkins, Harpsichord; April 26, 1974

Hayden AuditoriumFriday EveningApril 26,19748:15 p.m

Arcadian Consort: Max Schoenfeld, Flute; Tim Hurtz, Oboe; Russell Bedford, Bassoon; Bedford Watkins, Harpsichord; September 23, 1975

Centennial East Recital HallTuesday EveningSeptember 23, 19758:15 p .m

Recital: The Arcadian Consort: Max Schoenfeld, Flute; Tim Hurtz, Oboe; Russell Bedford, Bassoon; Bedford Watkins, Harpsichord; October 18, 1973

Centennial East Recital HallThursday EveningOctober 18, 19738:15 p.m

Demographic Responses To Famines In South Asia

Summary This article examines demographic responses to major famines in the Indian subcontinent, including the Bengal famine of 1943–44, the Bangladesh famine of 1974–75 and food crises in Bihar and Maharashtra. It argues that while a decline in conceptions (and, subsequently, births) is a prompt and virtually universal response to famine situations, the relationship of a rise in death rates to circumstances of famine is both much more complex and less certain. Increases in mortality due to famine ? when they occur ? are conditioned not just by food problems, but also by an array of factors such as current patterns of disease, migration, relief and rainfall. Knowledge about the normal prevailing seasonal distribution of mortality is especially helpful in anticipating when famine death rates may rise. Relatedly, information about malaria and rainfall regimes can also be particularly important. The article also addresses famine mortality differentials according to their patterns by age and sex. Study of neglected historical data sources underscores the complexity and interrelated nature of the main elements ? fertility, mortality and migration ? of famine demography. Resumé Les Résponses Démographiques A La Famine En Asie Du Sud Le présent article examine les réponses démographiques face aux famines majeures qui se sont déclarées dans le sous?continent indien, y compris la famine de 1943–44 au Bengale; la famine de 1974–75 au Bangladesh; et les crises d'approvisionnement alimentaire dans les états du Bihar et du Maharashtra. L'auteur estime que, si une diminution dans le taux de conceptions (et, par la suite, de naissances) est une réponse rapide et pratiquement universelle aux cas de famine, le rapport entre les augmentations dans le taux de mortalité et ces cas de famine est un phénomène à la fois bien plus complexe ? et beaucoup moins certain. Les augmentations dans le taux de mortalité dues à la famine, lorsque celle?ci se déclare, ont pour préconditions non seulement les problèmes de l'alimentation mais aussi, tout un éventail d'autres facteurs tels que les mouvements dans les taux de maladie; la migration; la lutte contre la famine; et la hauteur des précipitations. Une connaissance de la distribution saisonnière normale ? pour la period sous considération ? des taux de mortalité est surtout utile si l'on veut essayer d'anticiper à quel stade les taux de mortalité dûs à la famine seront susceptibles de s'élever. Parallèlement, les renseignements concernant le paludisme et les pronostics de hauteur des précipitations seront éventuellement tout aussi importantes. Le présent article s'adresse également aux différentiels de mortalité par la famine en termes de leurs tranches d'age et en termes des genres. Une étude des sources négligées de données historiques sert à souligner la complexité et l'interdépendance des principaux éléments de la démographie de la famine: la fertilité, la mortalité et la migration. Resumen Respuestas Demográficas Al Problema Del Hambre En Asia Del Sur Este artículo examina las respuestas demográficas a las peores situaciones de hambre en el sub?continente indio, incluyendo la crisis de Bengal en 1943–1944, la de Bangladesh en 1974–1975, y otras crisis de alimentos en Bihar y Maharashtra. Se argumenta que si bien la declinación en cincepciones (y, subsecuentemente, nacimientos) es una respuesta immediata y vitualmente universal a las situaciones de hambre, la relación entre el aumento de tasas de mortalidad y las circunstancias de hambre es a la vez mucho más compleja y mucho menos segura. El incremento en la mortalidad como consecuencia del hambre ? cuando ocurre ? está condicionado no sólo por problemas de alimentos, sino también por una serir de factores como los patrones de enfermedad, migración, ayuda externa y cantidad de illuvia. El conocimiento de la distribución predominante de la mortalidad de acuerdo a la época del año ayuda especialmente para anticipar el momento en que las tasas de mortalidad por hambre pueden aumentar. En conexión con ésto último, la información sobre malaria y regímenes de cantidad de lluvia puede ser también particularmente importante. El artículo también explora las diferenciales en la mortalidad por hambre de acuerdo a la edad y al sexo. El estudio de fuentes de datos históricamente relegados subraya la complejidad y naturaleza interrelacionada de los prioncipales elementos de la demografía del hambre: fertilidad, mortalidad y migración

Role of autobiographical memory in patient response to cognitive behavioural therapies for depression: protocol of an individual patient data meta-analysis.

INTRODUCTION: Cognitive behavioural therapies (CBTs) are one of the most effective treatments for major depression. However, ~50% of individuals do not adequately respond to intervention and of those who do remit from a depressive episode, over 50% will experience later relapse. Identification of patient-level factors which moderate treatment response may ultimately help to identify cognitive barriers that could be targeted to improve treatment efficacy. This individual patient data meta-analysis explores one such potential moderator-the ability to retrieve specific, detailed memories of the autobiographical past-as cognitive-based therapeutic techniques draw heavily on the ability to use specific autobiographical information to challenge the dysfunctional beliefs which drive depression. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We have formed a collaborative network which will contribute known datasets. This will be supplemented by datasets identified through literature searches in Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and WHO trials database between December 2018 and February 2019. Inclusion criteria are delivery of a cognitive or cognitive behavioural therapy for major depression, and measurement of autobiographical memory retrieval at preintervention. Primary outcomes are depressive symptoms and clinician-rated diagnostic status at postintervention, along with autobiographical memory specificity at postintervention. Secondary outcomes will consider each of these variables at follow-up. All analyses will be completed using random-effects models employing restricted maximum likelihood estimation. Risk of bias in included studies will be measured using the Revised Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Study results will contribute to better understanding of the role of autobiographical memory in patient response to CBTs, and may help to inform personalised medicine approaches to treatment of depression. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42018109673

Faculty Artist Recital: Tim Hurtz, Oboe; Russell Bedford, Bassoon; Harold Gray, Piano; Arthur Lewis, Viola; Bedford Watkins, Harpsichord; October 17, 1974

Centennial East Recital HallThursday EveningOctober 17, 19748:15 p.m