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The Way Of Water: A Cultural Revival, Mariana Munoz
The Way Of Water: A Cultural Revival, Mariana Munoz
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THE WAY OF WATER: A CULTURAL REVIVAL MARIANA MUNOZ:
This thesis aims to address the challenges facing the coastal community of Condado, Puerto Rico, by proposing interventions that protect against floods and restore access to water, while also enhancing daily life and cultural practices. Through an examination of the community’s existing conditions, and answer three research questions: (1) how to mitigate flooding without displacing the community, (2) how to meet the needs of the community during times of emergency, and (3) how to integrate interventions into daily life and existing practices. The proposed interventions include a canal system to redirect …