Instruction
Prepare a term paper pertaining to any policy issue and present competing arguments (pros/cons), as
well as your own opinions and conclusions regarding the issue. You can focus on any policy issue in the
books; such as a court ruling, eminent domain abuse or the general concept of eminent domain (the
taking of private property for public use or benefit), livable community issues (such as high density
housing, mixed land-use, walkable communities, providing transportation choices/alternatives, etc.),
general plans (provides policy and strategies for future city/county growth/developmentevery California
city and county has a general plan), or other public policy issues that are not included in the class books.
2. minimum of 2,500 words (this would be approximately four pages if single spaced), and include a minimum of two
references.