| dc.contributor.author | Jacobson, Matthew Timothy | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis will explore the potential of using phytoremediation
techniques to reduce PM2.5 pollution in Detroit. The city of Detroit has
a long history of industrialization and, as a result, faces significant air
pollution challenges. PM2.5 pollution, in particular, has been linked to
numerous health problems, including heart and lung diseases.
Phytoremediation offers a promising solution to this problem, using
plants and their associated microorganisms to remove pollutants from
the air and soil. This thesis also includes a design proposal for a
community center at the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit. The
design incorporates phytoremediation elements, such as phyto walks
and integrated green roof gardens. These elements help to improve air
quality and provide aesthetic and functional benefits to the community
center. Utilizing various elements of the existing building, this addition
will provide structural integrity improvements to the existing building.
This thesis will provide new insights into the potential of
phytoremediation to reduce PM2.5 pollution in urban environments,
with a focus on the city of Detroit. The research and design proposal
offer valuable information for landscape architects and urban planners
working to address air pollution in Detroit and other cities. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU policy 190.6.2 | en_US |
| dc.title | Restoring Forgotten Land: Degraded Land Restoration | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-05-31T17:57:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-05-31T17:57:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33202 | |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | en_US |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Landscape Architecture | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Landscape Architecture | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Vissilia, Anna-Maria | en_US |
