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METROPOLITAN URBAN AREAS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Railroad Safety
- Special Road Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Transit-Secure
1, record 1, English, Transit%2DSecure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transport Canada. This new passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program, Transit-Secure, is a program targeted towards the high volume passenger areas of commuter rail and urban transit, with a focus on major urban transit systems and equipment. This program will provide financial assistance to commuter rail and public transit operators in designated major metropolitan areas to accelerate the implementation of new and enhanced security measures. 1, record 1, English, - Transit%2DSecure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Sûreté-Transit
1, record 1, French, S%C3%BBret%C3%A9%2DTransit
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Ce nouveau programme de contribution pour la sûreté du transport ferroviaire voyageurs et du transport en commun, Sûreté-Transit, est un programme qui cible les zones à grande fréquentation des trains de banlieue et du transport en commun et qui met l'accent sur les systèmes et l'équipement des principaux réseaux de transports en commun. Ce programme permettra d'accorder une aide financière aux exploitants des services de trains de banlieue et de transports en commun dans les grandes villes désignées afin d'accélérer la mise en œuvre des mesures de sûreté nouvelles et améliorées. 2, record 1, French, - S%C3%BBret%C3%A9%2DTransit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Urban Studies
- Urban Development
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- metropolitan area
1, record 2, English, metropolitan%20area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MA 2, record 2, English, MA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metropolitan district 3, record 2, English, metropolitan%20district
correct
- metropolitan region 4, record 2, English, metropolitan%20region
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metropolitan area : a very large urban area(known as the urban core) together with adjacent urban and rural areas that have a high degree of social and economic integration with the urban core. An MA has an urban core population of at least 100, 000, based on the previous census. 2, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Downtown Montreal offers 300,000 jobs, or 22% of the job destinations in the metropolitan region. 5, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
New York, Chicago, and most other large metropolitan areas are recent migrants from rural areas. 6, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area
Record 2, Key term(s)
- metro region
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Urbanisme
- Développement urbain
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- région métropolitaine
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RM 2, record 2, French, RM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- zone métropolitaine 3, record 2, French, zone%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
correct, feminine noun
- aire métropolitaine 4, record 2, French, aire%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Région métropolitaine (RM) : elle est composée d'une très grande région urbaine (appelée noyau urbain) ainsi que de régions urbaines et rurales adjacentes dont le degré d'intégration économique et sociale avec le noyau urbain est élevé. La population d'une RM compte au moins 100 000 habitants, d'après les résultats du recensement précédent. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La construction résidentielle dans la zone métropolitaine de Vancouver continue de croître en raison du caractère abordable du crédit et des faibles taux d'inventaire des logements à louer ou à vendre. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans le cadre de la révision du SDAU [Schéma directeur d'Aménagement et d'Urbanisme] de l'agglomération lilloise, des enquêtes ont été menées dans une dizaine de grandes villes en transformation. Le dossier dresse la liste des dix commandements de la métropolisation, expose les processus de devenir d'une métropole, présente une méthodologie d'affirmation de l'identité métropolitaine, révèle les conditions de métropolisation, expose les dynamiques de métropolisation, examine la structure spatiale de l'aire métropolitaine et montre qu'il est possible de concevoir pour l'agglomération lilloise une stratégie et un aménagement qui peuvent y créer une dynamique. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[...] le réseau routier du pays, et surtout des régions métropolitaines, n'aurait jamais permis un usage aussi massif et dense de la voiture individuelle. 6, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Urbanismo
- Ordenación urbana
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- área metropolitana
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1rea%20metropolitana
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona de influencia inmediata de una gran ciudad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1rea%20metropolitana
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Municipal Administration
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- municipal government
1, record 3, English, municipal%20government
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Municipal government is a local government created by the provinces to provide services that can be more effectively handled under local control. Types of municipal governments include cities, towns, villages and municipalities. The latter includes a range of rural municipalities as well as regional and metropolitan governments that serve major urban areas. 2, record 3, English, - municipal%20government
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration municipale
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- administration municipale
1, record 3, French, administration%20municipale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'administration municipale est une administration locale créée par les provinces pour assurer la prestation de services qu'il est plus efficace de gérer à l'échelle régionale. Les types d'administration municipale sont les cités, les villes, les villages et les municipalités. Ces dernières comprennent plusieurs agglomérations en milieu rural ainsi que des gouvernements régionaux et métropolitains au service des grandes régions urbaines. 2, record 3, French, - administration%20municipale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración municipal
- Estructuras de la administración pública
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- administración municipal
1, record 3, Spanish, administraci%C3%B3n%20municipal
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Urban Development
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- urban land rent
1, record 4, English, urban%20land%20rent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At present... the formation of urban land rent is no longer due to the presence of a large central town. On the contrary, the rents are now determined by the position with respect to areas destined for particular uses or to smaller urban areas. It is shown... that the distance from the nearest commercial and/or industrial area influences the selling price. In particular, for plots without buildings the highest values are in the immediate vicinity(Lit 8 148/m² at less than 2 km), while they gradually decrease as the distance increases, almost halving at distances of more than 6 km. The same can be said for distance from the nearest village. The plots furthest away cost almost Lit 18 million/haless than those in the immediate vicinity.... Vicinity to a dump has a greater effect than that of poor access. It is clear that being close to dumps almost totally eliminates the building suitability of the land, at least from an urban residential point of view. This allows the effect of the urban land rent on agricultural land in metropolitan areas to be estimated. If the value of a 2 ha plot of land, sited near an industrial or commercial area and with good access, is estimated with model C to be about Lit 77 million/ha, the value of a plot of the same size situated 9km away, near a dump and accessible by a dirt track or across the end of a field, would be about Lit 28 million/ha. 2, record 4, English, - urban%20land%20rent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Développement urbain
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rente foncière urbaine
1, record 4, French, rente%20fonci%C3%A8re%20urbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accroissement continu de valeur dont bénéficie le sol dans les villes. 2, record 4, French, - rente%20fonci%C3%A8re%20urbaine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu'est-ce que la rente foncière urbaine ? [...] à mesure que se bâtissaient des maisons et des quartiers nouveaux, chaque parcelle subsistante acquérait une valeur croissante. Les espaces sur lesquels des maisons s'élevaient d'année en année représentaient plus de richesse. Les propriétaires de vieilles maisons, en des quartiers plus ou moins centraux, par le seul fait de l'accroissement et du peuplement de la ville, et sans dépense ni travail de leur part, voyaient leur bien chaque année grandir. En tous pays, dans les grandes villes, le même phénomène s'est produit. 2, record 4, French, - rente%20fonci%C3%A8re%20urbaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- diseconomy
1, record 5, English, diseconomy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something that adds costs, as opposed to something that contributes to economy or efficiency. 2, record 5, English, - diseconomy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
And growing diseconomies associated with very large metropolitan areas-congestion, soaring housing costs, crime, lack of office space, and the very high costs of office space that is available-may act as a stimulus to many businesses and workers to seek more attractive locations in smaller urban areas and in peripheral locations. 3, record 5, English, - diseconomy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie de l'entreprise
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déséconomie
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise en compte des conséquences négatives du développement industriel dans les calculs d'investissement. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Et les déséconomies associées aux très grandes régions urbaines - la congestion, le coût du logement qui grimpe en flèche, le crime, le manque de locaux pour bureaux, ainsi que les coûts très élevés des locaux disponibles - pourraient agir comme stimulant auprès de plusieurs entreprises et travailleurs qui seront incités à chercher des emplacements plus attrayants dans des centres urbains de plus petite taille et dans les régions périphériques. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía empresarial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deseconomía
1, record 5, Spanish, deseconom%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Urban Sociology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Response to Urban Governance Questionnaire: OECD Group on Urban Affairs
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Response%20to%20Urban%20Governance%20Questionnaire%3A%20OECD%20Group%20on%20Urban%20Affairs
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of this publication is to collect quantitative and qualitative information on urban governance of Canadian metropolitan areas in response to the questions posed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) survey. The survey is aimed at assessing the policies and programs of federal, provincial and municipal governments through improving urban governance. It also identifies obstacles to reform and highlights the best practices and innovations. Published in 1997 by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Response%20to%20Urban%20Governance%20Questionnaire%3A%20OECD%20Group%20on%20Urban%20Affairs
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Canadian Response to Urban Governance Questionnaire
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sociologie urbaine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Réaction canadienne au questionnaire sur la gestion des affaires publiques urbaines: Groupe des affaires urbaines de l'OCDE
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9action%20canadienne%20au%20questionnaire%20sur%20la%20gestion%20des%20affaires%20publiques%20urbaines%3A%20Groupe%20des%20affaires%20urbaines%20de%20l%27OCDE
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La présente publication a pour objet de recueillir des renseignements quantitatifs et qualitatifs sur la gestion des affaires publiques urbaines des régions métropolitaines canadiennes en réponse aux questions posées par l'enquête de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économique (OCDE). L'enquête vise à évaluer les politiques et les programmes des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et municipaux afin d'améliorer la gestion des affaires publiques urbaines. Elle identifie également les obstacles à la réforme et met en valeur les meilleures pratiques et les innovations. Publié en 1997 par la Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9action%20canadienne%20au%20questionnaire%20sur%20la%20gestion%20des%20affaires%20publiques%20urbaines%3A%20Groupe%20des%20affaires%20urbaines%20de%20l%27OCDE
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Réaction canadienne au questionnaire sur la gestion des affaires publiques urbaines
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- urban hydrology
1, record 7, English, urban%20hydrology
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That branch of hydrology which deals with the hydrology of urban and metropolitan areas, where substantial portions consist of nearly impervious surfaces and artificial land relief, emphasizing the effect of urban developments. 1, record 7, English, - urban%20hydrology
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hydrologie urbaine
1, record 7, French, hydrologie%20urbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de l'hydrologie qui traite des zones urbaines et métropolitaines, dont une part importante est constituée de surfaces quasi imperméables et d'un relief artificiel, l'accent étant mis sur les effets des aménagements urbains. 1, record 7, French, - hydrologie%20urbaine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrología urbana
1, record 7, Spanish, hidrolog%C3%ADa%20urbana
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rama de la hidrología que estudia la hidrología de zonas urbanas y metropolitanas, en donde predominan las superficies casi impermeables y el relieve artificial de terreno, analizando en particular el efecto del desarrollo urbano. 1, record 7, Spanish, - hidrolog%C3%ADa%20urbana
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