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Social Forms And Culture Within Miller Park, Andrew R. Griffin
Social Forms And Culture Within Miller Park, Andrew R. Griffin
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SOCIAL FORMS AND CULTURE WITHIN MILLER PARK
Andrew Griffin
109 Pages December 2014
This research explores the physical design and usage of Miller Park in Bloomington, IL for evidence of a cultural lineage to Frederick Law Olmsted and for indications that Miller Park functions as a third place locale as envisioned by Ray Oldenburg. The research also attempts to identify key cultural characteristics of the park, document park use, and assess Miller Park's cultural significance within the local community.
Observation sessions within the park and targeted intercept interviews provide first hand data about park usage and physical design elements. Key …