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Stereoscopic Architectural Photography And Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology, Douglas M. Klahr
Stereoscopic Architectural Photography And Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology, Douglas M. Klahr
School of Architecture Faculty Publications
Stereoscopic photography utilizes dual camera lenses that are placed at approximately the interocular distance of human beings in order to replicate the slight difference between what each eye sees and therefore the effect of parallax. The pair of images that results is then viewed through a stereoscope. By adjusting the device, the user eventually sees the two photographs merge into a single one that has receding planes of depth, often producing a vivid illusion of intense depth. Stereoscopy was used by photographers throughout the second half of the Nineteenth Century to document every building that was deemed to be culturally …
Tactical Urbanism For Downtown Revitalization: City Of Grand Prairie, Texas, Savannah L. Ware
Tactical Urbanism For Downtown Revitalization: City Of Grand Prairie, Texas, Savannah L. Ware
Planning Masters Professional Reports
Efforts to revitalize downtown continue to gain momentum as planners, developers, and city leaders focus on creating vibrant downtowns to meet the demand for walkable urbanism. Some cities find they lack the resources to implement downtown area plans. Tactical urbanism is an alternative approach to city-building that could be used in these instances. This report will explore downtown revitalization and tactical urbanism using the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, as a case study. This report will create a plan using tactical urbanism to revitalize downtown Grand Prairie.
Affordable Housing For Senior Adults, Athena Seaton, Ardeshir Anjomani
Affordable Housing For Senior Adults, Athena Seaton, Ardeshir Anjomani
Planning Masters Professional Reports
Despite the fact that America is aging, the trend for many cities is to appeal to the Millennial (born between 1977 and 1995) and Generation X (born between 1965 and 1976) populations. Most literature in planning and urban development has focused on appealing to the upcoming generation of young professionals who prefer public transportation and living downtown in walkable communities. New building construction is expanding though new rental housing is mostly targeted toward those with higher incomes, affordable housing is not increasing to the same degree. Consequently, the realization of the growing need for affordable housing for senior adults has …
Navigating Through Sex Business Regulation: A Case Study Of Crime Statistics, Kristina Marie Heredia, Enid Arvidson
Navigating Through Sex Business Regulation: A Case Study Of Crime Statistics, Kristina Marie Heredia, Enid Arvidson
Planning Masters Professional Reports
The world of sex business regulation can be muddled and confusing. In the past, cities banned sexually-oriented businesses (SOBs) on the basis that they were morally bankrupt and obscene. Courts have ruled that the First Amendment bars cities from regulating these businesses based on the content of the business, and therefore cities have found a way to regulate SOBs based on real or perceived negative effects that SOBs bring to the surrounding community. These negative effects are called secondary effects and their existence has been recently called into question. This report goes over the history of SOB regulations, studies that …
Downtown Revitalization Plan: City Of Commerce, Tx, Colby Collins, Ardeshir Anjomani
Downtown Revitalization Plan: City Of Commerce, Tx, Colby Collins, Ardeshir Anjomani
Planning Masters Professional Reports
Creating a downtown revitalization plan for the City of Commerce can be valuable for not only the residents of the city, but also the students of the University of Texas A&M - Commerce. Downtown revitalization can be considered the "hotbeds of business creativity, neighborhood activism, non-profit entrepreneurs, economic diversity, and an attraction for visitors, seniors, and young talent" (A Healthy Downtown is Key to a Strong Community, 2013). Though the City of Commerce has potential to grow and nourish as a community, the steps have yet to be taken to begin the revitalization process. With the average age for the …
History Of The School Of Architecture, 1948-2017, 50th Anniversary Celebration, Lee Wright, Todd Hamilton, School Of Architecture
History Of The School Of Architecture, 1948-2017, 50th Anniversary Celebration, Lee Wright, Todd Hamilton, School Of Architecture
School of Architecture Faculty Publications
This history of the School of Architecture is dedicated to the faculty, staff and most of all to the students of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design, whose combined efforts and designs have elevated this institution to a national and international prominence.
History Of The School Of Architecture, 1948-2017, 50th Anniversary Celebration, School Of Architecture, Lee Wright, Todd Hamilton, Quevedo Steve
History Of The School Of Architecture, 1948-2017, 50th Anniversary Celebration, School Of Architecture, Lee Wright, Todd Hamilton, Quevedo Steve
School of Architecture Publications
This history of the School of Architecture is dedicated to the faculty, staff and most of all to the students of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design, whose combined efforts and designs have elevated this institution to a national and international prominence.