City Profile Report – San Antonio, TX
Reese Davis
URPN 361-700
May 4, 2018
Texas A&M University
Introduction
San Antonio is a city in south central Texas that represents the southernmost city in the “Texas Triangle”. It also is considered the seventh most populous city within the United States and the second largest in Texas. San Antonio is also known as the “Military City” and the “River City”, it gets these nicknames from some of the key aspects the city has to offer including its military bases and river that runs through the city. In this city profile report, I will include basic information about the city along with some urban issues that are relevant in the city’s history as well as currently. The reason I chose San
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Some of the benefits of the cities location near the direct center of North America include attracting global businesses to set up headquarters here and have an efficient supply chain to distribute products and services. Not only does it make a good place for global businesses to reside, it also is good for more regional Texas businesses because of its position in comparison to the rest of major Texas cities. San Antonio sits upon a large limestone deposit call the Balcones Escarpment which has created a major industry in this area by supplying the majority of Texas with its natural resources. The climate in San Antonio is different from the rest of Texas because it is in a transition zone of climates. Within 140 miles of the Gulf of Mexico the area is subject to heavy humidity which gives this area a humid subtropical climate classification. (steve rolden) In the summer the average high is around 90 degrees while in the winter the average low is 41 …show more content…
The city has a very high percentage of Hispanic people with the percentage at 64% according to City Data. Caucasians make up 24.9% and blacks make up 6.9%, these percentages compared to the U.S. Average are very different. Because of its location near the southern tip of the United States many Mexican natives immigrate to the city for ease of travel back to Mexico. The population in 2016 was 1,492,494 which is a number that is increasing at a rapid rate. Income per household in 2016 was $49,268 which is up from $36,214 in 2010.(citydata) Since the city has a large population of people from the Hispanic background the culture reflects the demographics. San Antonio does a great job of preserving its history of Spanish and Hispanic roots by celebrating the historic monuments and cultural events. The Alamo and the annual Fiesta things that are key to the culture of the city. The Alamo is the location of a famous Texas Revolution battle where many Texans and Mexicans lost their lives, so to celebrate the lives of those who were lost an annual Fiesta is held in
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A few major battles broke out before the Alamo such as the Battle of Gonzales, the Battle of Goliad and the Battle of Concepcion. The Siege of Bexar ended on December 11 with the possession of San Antonio where the former Franciscan mission, Alamo, stands. General Houston felt that holding San Antonio was both impossible and unnecessary, so he sent Jim Bowie to destroy the Alamo and come back with the men and cannons located there. When Bowie arrived, he saw it had strong defenses and decided to defend the city.
The oil boom is a driving force for urbanization, because it leads to population growth in cities like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. Houston, the largest city in Texas, is one of the world leaders in the petrochemical industry, and its port provides access to the world market. Dallas is the commercial center of the city of Texas, with an emphasis on banking and real estate development. San Antonio of the economy focused on national bases, educational institutions, tourism and medical research. Together, these cities became political position and can help us understand the political economy of the state as a
The Battle of San Jacinto was the most decisive engagement of the Texas Revolution. The battle pitted the two top commanders of the opposing forces, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna from the Mexican forces and General Sam Houston of the Texans. The Texans were outnumbered nearly two to one, following a gallant battle at the Alamo Mission. With the retreat of the Texans, the Texas government had to move its home base from Washington-on-the-Brazos to Galveston. The upcoming battle near the San Jacinto River will prove to be either a victory or a defeat for the Texans in the Revolution.
William Barrett Travis, the leader of the Texan defenders requested for help and his requests were ultimately not met much to his frustration. The spirits of the defenders as well as Travis however still kept strong through their commitment to their cause as well as their faith in God. In the end however, Santa Anna’s forces ended up taking over the fort and as a result of their unwavering belief for their independence all the men that fought within the battle were all killed. And so, after March 6th, 1836 the Battle of the Alamo came to a close. As of now, the Alamo serves as a tourist spot and a reminder of the Texan struggle for independence that, as per Sam Houston’s wishes, will be
Houston is the city that I used to live in on the outskirts of Houston; however, after I have blogged about Houston since day one I have learned a great deal in Houston and where it came from. Houston is a diverse city which is main up of all kinds of race, ethnic background, and religious. It is a great city to settle down and have a family in the suburban. It also a great city to start a career in the medical field, due to all the hospitals around the area. Houston is the “fourth most populous city in the nation” and “the largest in the southern U.S. and Texas.” Houston also has many places that you can go and explore and different attractions you can go to spend time with friends and family. Did you know Houston has “More than 90 languages
Texas prides itself on a strong heritage and history. Events that happened when Texas fought to gain independence will forever remain preserved and idolized in the heart of every true Texan. One of the most famous events that occurred during the fight for independence happened at a place that was not well-known and did not hold much importance at the time, but because of the events that occurred there, it will forever be a place of remembrance and pride. This place is known as The Alamo. This paper focuses on the articles written by Brian C. Baur, Richard R. Flores, and Paul Andrew Hutton over The Alamo.
Texas is unlike any other culture in the United States. Inside the state of Texas, many different forms of dialect, ways of life, and even land forms can be found. Texas in unique because it is both a culture and a co-culture. Both platforms are very important to overall life in Texas. Texas residents are also very ethnocentric. Texas as a whole is considered a culture because, most residents share certain traits and beliefs. For example, Texas is set apart from other states because of the strong pride that comes with being a resident, their unique dialect, and the love for football. As a co-culture, Texas is represented by differencing land forms
Other important This in turn means that 17 percent of the total United States population are Hispanics. They are a diverse ethnic group and as the years go on the population of Hispanics keeps growing; they are the fastest growing and by 2050 Hispanics will make up 30 percent of the United States’ population. They’re the highest number of uninsured among the racial/ethnic groups. Statistics show that one out of three Hispanics lack medical insurance coverage.
of about -9° C (about 16° F) and an average July temperature of about 22° C
Texas was never a big empty space. The Spaniards and later the French who came here discovered cultures that were centuries old. But history, and the museum itself, begins with European colonization. The history of Texas, one of the signs says, was shaped by the way the different groups of people who came to Texas responded to the land and to each other. So land, and interaction between different groups of people, would be used a lot in the telling of this story of Texas, I assumed.
The only disadvantage about the weather in Houston is that there is a bad humidity and summer heat. When our business decides to open another location in Houston we will use strategic alliances so we can lower our budget. By doing alliances with other companies then we would be able to lower our production and operation cost. At least if we try to lower our prices then we will be able to keep everything running smooth and at a higher efficiency. Another reason we are going to be expanding to Texas is the culture, population, and target market.