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A Case Study Of Pedestrian Environments Around Tamien Station In San Jose, California: An Analysis Of Existing Conditions And Recommendations To Improve Pedestrian Access And Promote Walking Around Tamien Station, Priya Gopalkrishnan
Master's Projects
The objective of this research is to understand how the analysis of design elements can foster design recommendations for the transformation of the pedestrian environment around the Tamien Station area. This was done by conducting a street segment audit for twenty-five selected streets around the one-half mile walking distance of Tamien Station providing recommendations based on audit findings and urban design analysis.
Open Space Concepts For The Conversion Of Former Railroad Land In The Spartan Keyes Neighborhood San José, Ca, Shila Behzadiaria
Open Space Concepts For The Conversion Of Former Railroad Land In The Spartan Keyes Neighborhood San José, Ca, Shila Behzadiaria
Master's Projects
This project aims to analyze the feasibility of converting an abandoned brownfield in the Spartan- Keyes neighborhood, which happens to be a former railroad right-of-way, into an open space such as a linear park, plaza, or community garden. In order to create a vibrant development that provides safety and economic growth, the open space can include some local commercial uses such as coffee shops or can be open to food trucks or mobile vendors. A new linear park in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood can not only meet the community’s need for open space, but also can provide many social and …
Sidestepping Equity? A Case Study On The Provision And Quality Of Sidewalks In Fremont, California, Joel Manning
Sidestepping Equity? A Case Study On The Provision And Quality Of Sidewalks In Fremont, California, Joel Manning
Master's Projects
An overview of the history and scope of pedestrian policy at the federal, state, regional, and local levels followed by an investigation into existing conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Fremont, California. Findings and possible implications for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City of Fremont are discussed and several modest policy recommendations are made.