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Assessing Residents' Perceptions Of Waterfront Landscapes In Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas, Xiaolu Ma
Assessing Residents' Perceptions Of Waterfront Landscapes In Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas, Xiaolu Ma
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The purpose of this study is to assess the residents’ perceptions of the waterfront landscapes in man-made environments, specifically in the Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas. From in-depth interviews and passive observations, this research identifies and reviews the specific landscape design characteristics of waterfront landscapes that influence people’s decisions to live near water. These specific landscape design characteristics are categorized into three dimensions: elements and features, water characteristics, and accessibility. Understanding how these three dimensions influence intention to live in close proximity to a waterfront landscape are used to provide recommendations for the future design of waterfront development. Most …
Assessing Residents' Perceptions Of Waterfront Landscapes In Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas, Xiaolu Ma
Assessing Residents' Perceptions Of Waterfront Landscapes In Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas, Xiaolu Ma
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses
The purpose of this study is to assess the residents’ perceptions of the waterfront landscapes in man-made environments, specifically in the Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas. From in-depth interviews and passive observations, this research identifies and reviews the specific landscape design characteristics of waterfront landscapes that influence people’s decisions to live near water. These specific landscape design characteristics are categorized into three dimensions: elements and features, water characteristics, and accessibility. Understanding how these three dimensions influence intention to live in close proximity to a waterfront landscape are used to provide recommendations for the future design of waterfront development. Most …