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Witnessing Timelessness: Revitalizing Heritage Tourism In The Ruins Of Saudi Arabia, Reem Habis
Witnessing Timelessness: Revitalizing Heritage Tourism In The Ruins Of Saudi Arabia, Reem Habis
Masters Theses
Well-known historic sites in Saudi Arabia, such as Historic Jeddah, are designated as heritage, meaning they are protected from deterioration over time. However, in the Aseer region, there are over 4500 unprotected modest sites that provide an integral sense of identity and authenticity to the culture of not just this region, but the entire Kingdom. The absence of preservation guidelines has left these sites vulnerable to indiscriminate developments attempting revitalization. Undesignated heritage sites must be safeguarded and rehabilitated rather than neglected and left at risk of further decay, especially with the encroachment of tourism.
To preserve the sites’ authenticity and …
Centro De Tratamiento E Investigación De La Salud Mental Julio Manrique De Sibaté (Cundinamarca), Debbie Sebastián Erazo Rojas, Angie Daniela Camacho Sánchez
Centro De Tratamiento E Investigación De La Salud Mental Julio Manrique De Sibaté (Cundinamarca), Debbie Sebastián Erazo Rojas, Angie Daniela Camacho Sánchez
Arquitectura
En este trabajo se reconocen los valores patrimoniales de los edificios hospitalarios del siglo XX, tomando como objeto de estudio el Hospital Neuropsiquiátrico Julio Manrique, el cual fue un centro asistencial con un gran interés en la salud mental, y que actualmente es un tema de preocupación a nivel mundial. A raíz de su ejercicio médico e investigativo, el hospital se convirtió en un bien de interés cultural de ámbito municipal. Al mismo tiempo, es el reflejo de la falta de apropiación del patrimonio en el país, debido a que se encuentra en estado de abandono desde hace más de …
Gra[In]Vincible, Kimberly Ann Wojcik
Gra[In]Vincible, Kimberly Ann Wojcik
Masters Theses
This thesis is about the stitching of a community back together at a scale that is appropriate to the existing demographics. The memory of place and time are still evident in the relics that are the Buffalo Grain Elevators; the only changing variable is the rate of population and affordability in the adjacent Old First Ward.
The economic downturn of big business and the havoc it wreaked on the worker community created a ripple effect in large enough scale to grab hold of an entire city. In an attempt to bulldoze rust covered structures and knock down abandoned homes rather …
Successful Urban Design Principles For The Redevelopment Of The Historic Seafronts In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Along The North Red Sea , Case Study: Yanbu Al-Bahr’S Historic Seafront, Naif F. Alanazi
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis highlights the role of urban planners in the revitalization of historic
seafronts as creative and attractive places for people and a key factor in the
regeneration of the urban economy in the historic seafront areas. The Saudi Arabia
historic seafront areas along the North Red Sea have been neglected and are suffering
because of slow development and changes to industrial uses. This thesis will focus on
the urban design principles that make historic seafronts more attractive and
successful, and will use a case study approach of several American waterfront cities
such as Baltimore, Maryland; San Francisco, California; and …
Renewing Spokane: A Study Of Motivating Forces Behind Downtown Revitalization Projects, Kara K. Mowery
Renewing Spokane: A Study Of Motivating Forces Behind Downtown Revitalization Projects, Kara K. Mowery
All Master's Theses
This study examines the motivating forces behind downtown urban renewal projects through qualitative interview research. Using Spokane, Washington, as a case study, interviews were conducted with key players in downtown revitalization, including public administrators, private developers, and non-profit representatives. While neoliberal theory indicates that economic return serves as the primary motivation for investment, interview questions were designed to uncover whether additional motivating factors stimulate renewal work. Results indicate that those conducting renewal projects are primarily motivated by economics, but additionally cite heritage preservation values and community development as significant factors. Moreover, contemporary renewal projects are found to be small-scale endeavors, …
Latino Rhythms In Downtown Los Angeles: A Case Study Of The Social, Physical, And Economic Environment Of "La Broadway", Ulises Antonio Gonzalez
Latino Rhythms In Downtown Los Angeles: A Case Study Of The Social, Physical, And Economic Environment Of "La Broadway", Ulises Antonio Gonzalez
Master's Theses
In an attempt to practice inclusive planning, this research project explores whether Broadway Avenue functions as an ethnic commercial strip and identifies social, physical, and economic components that contribute to the Latino neighborhood/ barrio. Using pilot studies Loukaitou-Sideris (2000), Loukaitou-Sideris (2002), Rojas (1993), Manzumdar et al. (2000), Main (2007), and Fernando (2007) as a foundation, this research uses a single case study in addition to several research methods: 42 random surveys, literature review and analysis, site observations/pictures, and land use survey.
Various scholars write that barrios have unique physical, social, economic, and political attributes. A new aesthetic, art, symbols, …
Revitalizing A 19th Century Industrial Complex Into A 21st Century Research And Learning Technology Center, James Lawrence Wines
Revitalizing A 19th Century Industrial Complex Into A 21st Century Research And Learning Technology Center, James Lawrence Wines
Masters Theses
The revitalization and repurposing of the Domino’s Sugar Plant will foster a vibrant and engaged community for the neighborhood in a distinct way differing from the recent history of growth. Williamsburg is located in a north Brooklyn, New York, community that has been struggling for its identity since the 1970’s. The reprogramming of this abandoned industrial site will include the addition of a new technological research center that will contribute to economic growth and stability for the neighborhood. The new jobs will help bring more people into the neighborhood who will be committed to both live and work there. At …