Landscaped urban corridors for pedestrian recreation and community unity : a comprehensive design project focusing on the creation of landscaped pedestrian linkages, to and from established community facilities, which emphasize recreation while providing glimpses of cultural amenities

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Authors
Jennings, Benjamin B.
Advisor
Spangler, Ronald L.
Issue Date
1998
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Thesis (B.L.A.)
Department
College of Architecture and Planning
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Abstract

This publication describes the process which was undertaken for the design of an Urban Greenway Corridor which serves the community of Muncie, IN. along with the Ball State University Campus. The intention of this design project was to facilitate the desired recreation which is demanded by the people living in both of these communities, and allow for access to currently under-used park and cultural facilities and amenities. This urban greenway was to unify the community by way of specifically designed greenway corridors which link existing park and campus facilities. The design was implemented using existing city streets, and designing them in order to meet the desired criteria set forth in the design process.The design project was a successful one. Design solutions were generated which helped to alleviate the current problems of disconnectedness, lack of purpose, and lack of identity.This design project was to serve as a 'kit of parts' and will be vital in the future for the generation of design guidelines and implementation of a urban greenway system of this unique kind.