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Articles 1 - 17 of 17
Full-Text Articles in Architecture
Meridian Hill Park: The Making Of An American Neoclassical Landscape, Elizabeth Brabec
Meridian Hill Park: The Making Of An American Neoclassical Landscape, Elizabeth Brabec
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
The neoclassical design was the dominant design movement in landscape architecture at the turn of the last century, dictating the form and design of public parks for most of the first half of the twentieth century. Meridian Hill Park, located just north of the White ouse in Washington, DC, is considered the most ambitious neoclassical park ever conceived in the United States. The paper provides an overview of the design development of the park, illustrating how classical design precedents were used to create a contemporary neo-classical park.
The Changing Character Of Economic Development, John R. Mullin
The Changing Character Of Economic Development, John R. Mullin
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
This article lays out several key trends concerning industrial development that I have noted over the past ten years in my consulting practice and academic research. They are not exhaustive nor will they be reflected in all parts of the country. They do, however, point out that we need to continually adapt to the market place; we need to become more pro-active in controlling how and where we stimulate development; we need to insure that we provide the opportunity for industry to succeed; and, finally, we must be reflective of world events and the speed of change.
Preservation Of Small Town Character In The Town Center Of Rutland, Massachusetts, Karen Good
Preservation Of Small Town Character In The Town Center Of Rutland, Massachusetts, Karen Good
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Masters Projects
Throughout the United States many small towns are facing development pressure. Many downtowns are dying or in danger due to competing large commercial developments outside the town center. More economic opportunities and incentives are needed in order to survive. Some communities respond to this pressure, while others simply let it roll over their town. In Rutland, Massachusetts, a small town of approximately 6,200 people, the townspeople are taking a step back to view their town and evaluate their situation before they lose their community character.
A key event that raised town consciousness was the demolition of a Greek Revival house …
H.H. Richardson Train Station, Holyoke: A Nineteenth Century Landscape For Twenty-First Century People, Nancy Howard
H.H. Richardson Train Station, Holyoke: A Nineteenth Century Landscape For Twenty-First Century People, Nancy Howard
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Masters Projects
The Collaboration between H.H. Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Charles Sprague Sargent on the train stations and grounds of the Boston and Albany railroad, and connected lines, involved the newest technology of the day, yet engaged the landscape reverently. Their work for the Boston and Albany Railroad was called, by Charles Mulford Robinson, "the railroad beautiful", and led the way for the City Beautiful movement of the turn of the century. Richardson completed nine stations before he died at age forty-seven. His successor Sheply, Rutan and Coolidge completed another twenty-three.
Although no landscape plans exist, the train station in Holyoke …
Benchmarking: Measurable Indicators Of Economic Success, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval, Edward Murray
Benchmarking: Measurable Indicators Of Economic Success, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval, Edward Murray
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
All our communities are striving for economic success. Political platforms are built on promises of economic prosperity. However, we rarely thoroughly measure this success. Across the country people are increasingly interested in ensuring that government expenditures are well spent. We can note this interest at all levels of government ranging from local to national scales. As well, accountability, in all of its manifestations, is a critical element of the "quality movement" that is becoming acculturated in both the private and public sectors. This article focuses on how local economic development officials can measure and evaluate their professional activities in a …
City Of Attleboro Economic Development Organizational Study, Center For Economic Development
City Of Attleboro Economic Development Organizational Study, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The organizational structure of a municipal agency plays a critical role in its ability to fulfill its public mission. A well-organized agency is able to achieve its objectives in an effective and efficient manner. In addition, an agency with a clearly defined organizational structure is better prepared to adapt to the changing needs of its community.
Professionals in the field of economic development are especially aware of the value of effective organizational structures. The cyclical nature of local economies often forces economic development agencies to shift focus rapidly in order to address changing economic conditions. Adapting successfully to these changes …
Middlefield Open Space And Recreation Project, Center For Economic Development
Middlefield Open Space And Recreation Project, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
Over one thousand acres of farmland, open space, and wetlands are converted to residential or commercial development each week in New England. In Massachusetts, nearly two acres of open space land is lost to development every hour. Current development trends suggest that this building pattern, referred to as sprawl, is likely to continue into the near future. Because the negative consequences of sprawl development are highly visible, residents of Massachusetts are becoming increasingly concerned about its impact on their communities. Residents see the unique character of their communities being transformed by uncontrolled residential and commercial development. Green fields and open …
A Search For The Most Exemplary Towns In Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
A Search For The Most Exemplary Towns In Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
What are the most exemplary cities or towns in the state of Massachusetts? This is the question that this study explores. At the beginning of this semester, Regional Planning Studio 1 was given the task of researching and identifying the three to five municipalities in the state that exhibit the most exemplary planning practices.
To accomplish this task, our research team broke into groups, each addressing what it means for a community to be noted as exemplary. The groups looked at four major categories of communities, those with the fastest growing populations, those experiencing a decline in population, the wealthiest, …
Identification And Evaluation Of Potential Sites For Industrial Park Development In The Town Of Southampton, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Identification And Evaluation Of Potential Sites For Industrial Park Development In The Town Of Southampton, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report is to identify and evaluate potential sites for industrial park development in the Town of Southampton, Massachusetts. Graduate students in the Regional Planning Department at the University of Massachusetts and members of the Southampton Economic Development Planning Committee selected the eight sites in this study. The site evaluation criteria chosen for this report are based on criteria used by developers to conduct a preliminary evaluation of sites suitable for industrial park development.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix B Community Charrette Results, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix B Community Charrette Results, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is Appendix B of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains the results of a Community Charrette in Billerica, Massachusetts that helped identify the desires of residents in the community.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix A Community Socio-Economic Profile, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix A Community Socio-Economic Profile, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is Appendix A of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains a Community Socio-Economic Profile.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix C Community Survey Results, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix C Community Survey Results, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is Appendix C of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains a summarized report of the results of a community survey.
The Usher Plant Review And 8-Point Action Plan, Center For Economic Development
The Usher Plant Review And 8-Point Action Plan, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The Usher Plant is located on Arch Street off of Route 2 in Erving, Massachusetts in the center village of the town. The plant is a rich part of the social, economic, and cultural identity of the town and its residents. The Erving Paper Company occupied this plant from 1964 to approximately 1990, when the company consolidated and moved its operations leaving over one-hundred workers either displaced or unemployed and the Usher Plant vacant.
The closing of the Usher Plant approximately 10 years ago has had a tremendous impact on the community residents, as well as Erving's center village merchants …
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
Billerica is a community rich in history and burgeoning with change. We come from colonial, agrarian roots, participated in the industrial revolution and enjoyed our day as a vacation destination. Billerica changed as the post war economy changed and became a haven for those, many from the city, seeking a close-knit community to raise families. We are now at the forefront of a high technology economy that has brought with it jobs, hotels and more change. As a community we struggle with our desire to preserve our historical character as a rural community and our realization that economic development is …
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix D, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix D, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is an appendix for the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains a community buildout analysis for Billerica.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix E, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix E, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is an Appendix for the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains an open space and recreation plan for the Town of Billerica.
Defining The Pattern Of The Sustainable Urban Region, Elizabeth Brabec, Geoffrey Mcd. Lewis
Defining The Pattern Of The Sustainable Urban Region, Elizabeth Brabec, Geoffrey Mcd. Lewis
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
No abstract provided.