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the THIRD: Space of Place in Transit-orientated Development
(2012)
This thesis project introduces an urban design concept into the residential suburb of New Hope, Minnesota, connecting social interaction and movement to the hub of the city center. It will illustrate the notion that suburban ...
Hollowed Ground
(2012)
This research explores how to enhance relationships between wetlands and toxic mining sites using phytoremediation. By creating a site that is interactive for visitors, it is intended to educate and enrich their experiences ...
Isolated Urban Places & Spaces: A Rails-With-Trails Solution (Fargo, ND)
(2012)
This thesis focuses on exploring the question: how can a
pedestrian trail along an active railway corridor unite several
isolated areas of a city? The typology for exploring this project is an urban railway system that ...
Creating Celebrations, Food, and Spaces
(2012)
The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood currently has one community garden dedicated to children. The neighborhood is one of the poorest in the city and is very ethnically diverse. With the ...
Heritage | Heart of the Community
(2012)
This thesis explores small urban city revitalization. When small cities outlast the function of their own infrastructure, city revitalization needs to focus on how the city is functioning overall. City infrastructure is ...
Sustainable Lakeshore Tourism
(2012)
This thesis examines the importance of urban lakeshore
waterfronts for they are merely large wetlands, that play a
crucial role in maintaining eco-balance, protecting bio-diversity,
and replenishing underground water ...
Resurgent Ecologies: A Blue Design
(2012)
This thesis explores a waterless neighborhood in Las Vegas. “Blue design” explores water conservation
efforts through design and community planning. The intent of this project is to identify new and innovative ways to ...
Growing Green with Phytoremediation
(2012)
This thesis is premised on the basis that students benefit from both theoretical and practical applications. In this project, I have created an outdoor, interactive space that demonstrates the intersection between the ...
On the Fringe
(2012)
When communities fail to plan, there is no institutional framework where development
can progress. This leaves little opportunity for expansion or modification based on changing
needs. The establishment of a common vision ...
Reconnecting to a Forgotten River: An Ecological Solution
(2012)
Waterways are a vital and productive resource to our
environment. Rivers provide a variety of amenities and services to communities across the world such as drinking water, food, travel, recreation, wildlife habitat, ...