Melissa Cooper, a History Teacher at Senioritis.io

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Masonic Temple in Ermita, Manila: A Historical Landmark and Architectural Marvel from the American Colonial Period in the Philippines

Masonic Temple, Ermita George Fenhagen The Masonic Temple in Ermita is a historic building located in Manila, the Philippines. The building was constructed in 1919 and was...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Post Office Building: History, Notable Buildings and Changing Role over Time

Post Office Building Juan Arellano The Post Office Building is a building that is usually used as a post office. It is designed to accommodate the operations...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Discover the Charm of Greenbelt, Maryland: A Planned Community with Abundant Green Spaces, Parks and Easy Access to Washington D.C.

Greenbelt A wide area of parks of undeveloped land surrounding a community. Greenbelt is a city located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States. It is a...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Understanding Platting: The Process of Dividing Land for Different Purposes

Platting The process in which a piece of land, referred to as the parent tract, is subdivided into two or more parcels. Platting is the process of...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Understanding Azimuths: The Importance of this concept in Surveying and Navigation

Azimuths Angles measured clockwise from any meridian, usually north; however, the National Geodetic Survey uses south. Azimuths are an important concept in the field of surveying and...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Understanding Final Plats: A Guide to Legal Maps and Subdivision Layouts

Final Plat Usually the last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance of building permit. A final plat is a legal and detailed map...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

Understanding Urban Sprawl: Negative Impacts and Strategies for Sustainable Development

Urban Sprawl A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city which eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces. Urban sprawl refers...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Arts and Humanities

A Step-by-Step Guide to Advocacy Planning for Successful Campaigns

Advocacy Planning A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve the general public interest but rather to serve...