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Full-Text Articles in Architecture
The Operation Was Successful But The Patient Died: The Politics Of Crisis And Homelessness In Post-Katrina New Orleans, Evan Casper-Futterman
The Operation Was Successful But The Patient Died: The Politics Of Crisis And Homelessness In Post-Katrina New Orleans, Evan Casper-Futterman
University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
On July 4th, 2007, a small group of housing activists set up a tent city encampment in a plaza adjacent to New Orleans City Hall. The action resulted in the creation of Homeless Pride, a small group of politicized Plaza residents. Six months later, hundreds of homeless people were moved from the park, and it was fenced off. Using archival videos, interviews, and news media, this thesis analyzes the opportunities and constraints that activists, service providers, and local officials faced in light of two intersecting and overlapping contexts. The first context is the immediate crisis of the levee …
Public Space Planning As A Catalyst For Dweller Initiated Slum Upgrading: Ahmedabad, India, Christopher Bystedt
Public Space Planning As A Catalyst For Dweller Initiated Slum Upgrading: Ahmedabad, India, Christopher Bystedt
Master's Theses
This research observes how public space planning can improve slum upgrading projects, focusing on two case study slums in Ahmedabad, India.
The inclusion of formal public space planning into slum upgrading schemes can act as a catalyst for dweller-initiated housing improvements. While municipalities that choose to upgrade their slums are primarily concerned with supplying bare necessity infrastructure—such as water, sewage, and paving—most upgrading schemes ignore the reality that slum communities are complex, integral components of the urbanization process. These settlements deserve and necessitate comprehensive design and planning services which will integrate the community into the larger urban fabric.
This thesis …
Downtown Revitalization Strategy Report For Glenrock, Wy, Mary Phillips
Downtown Revitalization Strategy Report For Glenrock, Wy, Mary Phillips
Master's Theses
ABSTRACT
Downtown Revitalization Strategy Report for Glenrock, WY
Mary E. Phillips
The following project submitted for the Master of City and Regional Planning Professional Project is the Downtown Revitalization Strategy Report for Glenrock, WY completed November 25, 2009.
At the onset of the project, the Town of Glenrock, WY was recognized as an Aspiring Main Street Community, and sought guidance to become a Certified Main Street Community. This Strategy Report was prepared to provide an implementation plan for revitalization of the downtown following the Main Street Approach, as well as for achievement of a Certified Main Street Community status by …
Upper Salinas Headwaters Conservation Plan, Justin T. Saydell
Upper Salinas Headwaters Conservation Plan, Justin T. Saydell
Master's Theses
The Upper Salinas Headwaters Conservation Plan is an effort to understand the cultural and ecosystem resources in the region, develop tools for conservation planning, and suggest a strategy and plan of action for implementation of those strategies. The plan covers a 218 square mile area between the Santa Lucia and the La Panza mountain ranges, south of Atascadero and east of the City of San Luis Obispo. The Conservation Area consists of rugged terrain made up of vast-relatively untouched open space. The area consists of several different vegetative communities including oak savannah grasslands, mixed hardwood and oak stands, shrubland, wetland …
A Baseline For Downtown Transit-Oriented Development: Planning For Success In The Loyola Corridor, Peter Bennett
A Baseline For Downtown Transit-Oriented Development: Planning For Success In The Loyola Corridor, Peter Bennett
University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in downtown areas is a distinct form of new development, creating walkable districts and 24-hour neighborhoods. A new streetcar on Loyola Avenue in the New Orleans Central Business District was planned to encourage new development in the area. By analyzing the current land uses and values, projections of future change predict over $500 million in added value. For this development to become a successful TOD, policies must encourage uses that generate ridership and increase walkability. Although the Loyola corridor has many historic attributes of a transit-oriented downtown, it currently lacks neighborhood identity. The new development associated with …
Racetrack Engineered Surface Project Initial Study And Mitigated Negative Declaration, Christina M. Keller
Racetrack Engineered Surface Project Initial Study And Mitigated Negative Declaration, Christina M. Keller
Master's Theses
The Professional Project addressed here is an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a project proposed by the staff of the Del Mar Fairgrounds pursuant to legal mandate by the State of California Horse Racing Board.
The “Project” subject to documentation under CEQA consisted of removal of the top seven inches of the existing dirt surface on the Del Mar Fairgrounds horse racing track and temporary storage of the material on the practice track infield; installation of a new drainage system, rock filtration system, permeable asphalt layers, and seven inches of engineered surface material; widening of the track in the northeast …
From "The Projects" To Houses : Physical Redevelopment, Poverty Deconcentration, And Resident Self-Sufficiency Impacts On Public Housing Residents At Hope Iv Developments In Camden, New Jersey, Michael C. Brown
Dissertations
Since 1992, public housing authorities (PHAs) throughout the United States have been building public housing rental and owner-occupied housing in place of demolished or rehabilitated distressed public housing and simultaneously attempting to deconcentrate poverty and improve self-sufficiency among the affected residents. The distressed housing is usually dilapidated, poorly designed, poorly constructed, poorly maintained, and poorly managed; the residents are very poor, are in constant fear of crime and violence, and have little hope. Previous attempts to address these problems have been piecemeal and often inadequate.
Based on recommendations by the National Commission on Severely Distressed Public Housing in 1992, the …
Santa Maria Bus Stop Improvement Plan, Jessica Wafer, Erin Gorman
Santa Maria Bus Stop Improvement Plan, Jessica Wafer, Erin Gorman
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
The Historical Influence Of Railroads On Urban Development And Future Economic Potential In San Luis Obispo, Adrianna L. Jordan
The Historical Influence Of Railroads On Urban Development And Future Economic Potential In San Luis Obispo, Adrianna L. Jordan
Master's Theses
Abstract
The Historical Influence of Railroads on Urban Development and Future Economic Potential in San Luis Obispo
Adrianna L. Jordan
Today the sound of a train passing through San Luis Obispo may be intermittent and faint, but persistent nonetheless, a reminder that the railroad (displaced eventually by the automobile and accompanying expansion of highways and road systems, and later by air connectivity) was a significant force in the development of the City of San Luis Obispo. The sound of railroads evokes a sentimental reminder of the past, but the railroad’s continued presence in the city, cutting through its urban fabric, …
Strip Development And Community: Maintaining A Sense Of Place, Andrew Kelly Carr
Strip Development And Community: Maintaining A Sense Of Place, Andrew Kelly Carr
Masters Theses
Abstract
Strip development eases communities’ economic troubles by providing jobs and cheap goods at the expense of a sense of place and social fabric. Four factors are critical to the dissolution of place in strip development: mobility, standardization, specialization, and technology. (Randolph Hester)
Mobility gives people the freedom to move over distances with little constraint; a consequence of this is a produced sense of rootlessness within many communities.
Standardization creates placelessness in communities by the repetition of form and function.
Specialization diminishes comprehensive knowledge of place and complex social and ecological thinking.
Technology may divorce people …
Integrating And Applying Conservation Development Principles To Commercial Sites: A Business Park In Bristol, Tn, Christopher Lee Chandler
Integrating And Applying Conservation Development Principles To Commercial Sites: A Business Park In Bristol, Tn, Christopher Lee Chandler
Masters Theses
Abstract
Throughout history, land has been treated as man's platform for development and expansion into new territories and the basis for our current infrastructure. Understanding existing properties and characteristics of the land has become imperative to successful development and strong networks that connect human beings to one another. As we discover ever changing natural tendencies, we are prone to rethinking the way in which the land is engaged from a developmental and conservational standpoint. Coexisting with natural processes of the earth and the land is of utmost importance to the success of human systems using it as a base for …
The Life And Death Of An American Block: A Dialogue With Entropy, Micah Daniel Antanaitis
The Life And Death Of An American Block: A Dialogue With Entropy, Micah Daniel Antanaitis
Masters Theses
My goal in this thesis is to frame, through design, an existing environment in a manner that fosters the witness and embrace of the reality and beauty of decay—which acts as a marker of the passage of time. My intent is to engage in a careful renewal of a neglected, and largely forgotten, urban landscape, which does not ignore its temporal context. My hope is to explore the full potential of the life cycle of buildings and discover the lesson of mortality in modern American ruins.
Things fall apart. This is a simple truth about the physical world that humanity …
Inhabiting The Periphery: A Dialogue Between Individual And Site, Robert Oliver Kown
Inhabiting The Periphery: A Dialogue Between Individual And Site, Robert Oliver Kown
Masters Theses
What is a periphery? We can think about this word in more than one way. First off, peripheries are places that exist as spatial conditions in cities, They indicate edges and places that have been left behind. Spaces that have lost their meaning. But in this thesis I will use the word in another way as well. What does the periphery mean for us today? What are those parts of our lives that have been marginalized, and how can we begin to reclaim what has been lost? It is the aim of this thesis to address these issues of the …
Greenway Design And Planning For Healthy Communities: Case Study Of Knoxville, Yilin Shi
Greenway Design And Planning For Healthy Communities: Case Study Of Knoxville, Yilin Shi
Masters Theses
Abstract
Greenway design and planning have become a multi-functional, multi-objective approach to address social, cultural and ecological concerns. Traditional greenway design and planning have focused more on ecological, historic and recreational values. However, the current focus of greenway planning is also shifting to community health, which includes both physical health and emotional health. This thesis focuses on physical health. This concern arises out of observations on obesity and physical inactivity as two of the most serious health problems in the United States which greatly threaten the quality of life in the country. Greenways can help address the issues of obesity …
Rooted In Place: The Role Of Design In Small Town Identity, Todd Owen Sparks
Rooted In Place: The Role Of Design In Small Town Identity, Todd Owen Sparks
Masters Theses
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Longstanding critical theories on place, memory, and identity can begin to address critical questions that residents, civic leaders, and designers are currently facing in twenty-first century small town America. The rapidity with which many rural communities are now transforming is unlike any previous phase of transition; due in large part to a vastly expanding globalized economy and mass culture. Anonymous, exchangeable environments are quickly becoming a standard …
Planning Growth - Preserving Character, Nathan Daniel Oliver
Planning Growth - Preserving Character, Nathan Daniel Oliver
Masters Theses
Gateway communities are the towns, cities, and communities that border public lands such as national and state parks, wildlife refuges, forests, historic sites, wilderness areas, national forests, and other public lands. They offer scenic beauty and a high quality of life that attracts millions of Americans looking to escape traffic congestion, fast tempo and uniformity of cities and suburbs. Gateway communities provide food, lodging, and business for Americans on their way to public lands. They serve as portals to public lands and therefore play an important role in defining the park, forest, or wilderness experience for many visitors. Their beauty, …
Open Space Planning; Utilizing Green Infrastructure To Preserve Community, Cynthia V. Reynolds
Open Space Planning; Utilizing Green Infrastructure To Preserve Community, Cynthia V. Reynolds
Master's Theses
Current sprawl development patterns typical of contemporary development in the United States are unsustainable. The uniform development guidelines prevent context sensitive community design, degrading our communities and consuming large amounts of natural and cultural resources. Significant progress has been made in reorganizing community planning towards sustainable development practices. However, these alternatives still work under the misconception that there is a disconnect between planning open space networks and planning development. Through a comprehensive land use planning approach, this project explores combining concepts of landscape ecology, green infrastructure planning and conservation subdivision patterns to design an integrative open space/community network.
Cultural Integration Plan, Jasmin Kayhour
Cultural Integration Plan, Jasmin Kayhour
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Complete Streets: An Analysis Of San Jose Streets; Urban And Suburnan, Katie Villela
Complete Streets: An Analysis Of San Jose Streets; Urban And Suburnan, Katie Villela
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Santa Maria Bikeway Master Plan, Petra Tica
Santa Maria Bikeway Master Plan, Petra Tica
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Santa Maria Character Building, Rebecca Bustos
Santa Maria Character Building, Rebecca Bustos
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Shop Santa Maria: A Toolkit For Supporting Local Businesses, Benjamin Matlock
Shop Santa Maria: A Toolkit For Supporting Local Businesses, Benjamin Matlock
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
San Miguel Senior Housing Due Diligence Report, Anastacio Martinez, Michael Hanebutt
San Miguel Senior Housing Due Diligence Report, Anastacio Martinez, Michael Hanebutt
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Property-Based Improvement District Proposal For Downtown Santa Maria, Matthew Severson
Property-Based Improvement District Proposal For Downtown Santa Maria, Matthew Severson
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
San Miguel Downtown Code, Marcus Carloni, Jarred Glenn
San Miguel Downtown Code, Marcus Carloni, Jarred Glenn
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Identifying Potential Impacts For The Alternative Downtown Santa Maria Specific Plan, Ian Fronczak, Solomon So
Identifying Potential Impacts For The Alternative Downtown Santa Maria Specific Plan, Ian Fronczak, Solomon So
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Community Mural Art Program Proposal For The City Of San Luis Obispo, Collin Tateishi
Community Mural Art Program Proposal For The City Of San Luis Obispo, Collin Tateishi
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
The Cal Poly Organic Produce Center Analysis, Charlotte Bell
The Cal Poly Organic Produce Center Analysis, Charlotte Bell
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
Zoning Code Amendment: A Community Garden Plan For Santa Maria, Amy Scott
Zoning Code Amendment: A Community Garden Plan For Santa Maria, Amy Scott
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.
San Miguel Community Multi-Purpose Trail Extension, Brittany Lambert, Travis Norberto
San Miguel Community Multi-Purpose Trail Extension, Brittany Lambert, Travis Norberto
City and Regional Planning
No abstract provided.