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Sylvan Dell Nature Park & Farm: An Innovative Approach To Recreation, Conservation, And Education, Brian Auman
Sylvan Dell Nature Park & Farm: An Innovative Approach To Recreation, Conservation, And Education, Brian Auman
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The Sylvan Dell Nature Park and Farm implements a comprehensive strategy for conservation, recreation, and education, while connecting residents with Williamsport's, and the region's, bountiful natural resources. The Sylvan Dell project encourages smart growth and asset-based development in its land-use ordinances and by connecting existing natural areas with a network of public access trails and parks. The park makes the most cost effective use of limited resources by achieving many ‘stacked benefits’, including high-quality recreation, innovative stormwater management, and accessible environmental education.
Moab Futures: A Bioregional Planning Analysis, Utah State University
Moab Futures: A Bioregional Planning Analysis, Utah State University
Bioregional Planning Studio Reports
Since its inception, Utah State University's Bioregional Planning Program has conducted landscape-level planning studies across Utah, specifically addressing planning for the future. Rooted in Ian McHarg's seminal book, Design with Nature (1969), the Bioregional Planning Program investigates how biophysical systems influence settlement and culture, and, inversely, how settlement and culture shape biophysical systems.
Master Trails System For Leeds, Utah, Bart Benjamin Wolthuis
Master Trails System For Leeds, Utah, Bart Benjamin Wolthuis
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
Many distinctively unique small towns in Southern Utah are facing the challenge of rapid growth rates and dealing with the difficulties an increasing population brings. The Town of Leeds, with its exceptional history and picturesque landscape, is no exception. As land development increases, the town of Leeds and the surrounding area is faced with significant change.
Utilizing Irrigation Canals In Northern Utah For Recreational Trail Use: An Evaluation Of Issues And Concerns, James G. Carlson
Utilizing Irrigation Canals In Northern Utah For Recreational Trail Use: An Evaluation Of Issues And Concerns, James G. Carlson
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
This study fills a need for documentation of the issues and concerns related to planning recreational trails along irrigation canal rights-of-way through interviews with canal company officials and research of related literature. While this study provides valuable information for recreation planners and cities involved in the planning and development of these canal trails within northern Utah, it also has a universal application that will aid anyone interested in taking on the often complex task of developing a canal trail.
The report will be reformatted and summarized in a smaller publication for the purpose of informing and educating planners. The report …