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Washington Avenue Bridge : a technocentric approach to celebrating the Mississippi River through rhythm and space
(2014)
There is a measurable, scientifically proven link between space and memory (Hoelscher, 2004).
This means that education is highly sensitive towards the quality of the study environment,
especially when it is a space that ...
Transforming an Urban Corridor: Bus Rapid Transit on Lake Street
(2013)
The Midtown Corridor is a culturally diverse, commercial district within the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota that is
currently undergoing analysis for proposed transit alternatives. This site was selected because of its ...
Naturalization of Boom Island : restoration of the Great Lakes habitat in present day Minneapolis, Minnesota
(2015)
This thesis researches the ecosystem of what is now modern-day
Minneapolis, Minnesota before its settlement in the 19th century.
An understanding of the area’s natural state is applied to the
redevelopment of Boom Island, ...
Urban Transitions: making connections between transportation to the livable environment
(2013)
The dependence on personal vehicles for transportation continues to grow for Americans. This has changed the shape of our cities toward automobile oriented transportation over the past decades. In return cities have been ...
Repurposing Central Avenue SE : a multimodal urban cyclist corridor
(2015)
Many countries, cities, and communities have recently set out new policy frameworks to support growth of non-motorized transportation, creating a multimodal environment. This paper examines the repurpose and redesign of ...
Adaptation : transforming existing transit systems for Millennials
(2014)
The Millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y, has a different philosophy than previous generations when it comes to transportation and housing. According to Shyam Kannan, vice president at RCLCO, a leading real ...
Healing Heights
(2014)
This thesis examines reasons why the Children’s Hospital Minneapolis campus is a location that benefits from a therapeutic green roof. Healing Heights will bring meaning and life to an otherwise conventional roof that is ...
In the Loop: Making Historically Conscious Pedestrian Connections
(2016)
Connecting green spaces, and providing meaningful and convenient pedestrian passage are two ideas that push sustainability, encourage community activity, and create a more enjoyable environment for the users. This is the ...
An Artifact of Industry: Preserving Minnesota’s Industrial Heritage, through the Rehabilitation of Concrete Grain Elevators and Silos
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
This thesis project is to promote the value of Minneapolis, Minnesota’s cultural heritage through the rehabilitation of concrete grain elevators and silos. With the vacancy of many of these structures at a rise, the re-use ...
Upper Harbor Terminal Park: Reconnecting Neighborhood and Linking History through Memories along a Post-Industrial River Front in North Minneapolis
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
This thesis examines the potential benefits of having an open public space that can be a downtown amenity for the population of north Minneapolis. Over the coming years the state of Minnesota is experiencing growth due to ...