Abstract:
This comprehensive landscape architecture project is a proposed redesign of McCulloch Park in
Muncie, Indiana. It is the oldest and largest park in the city. While the park possesses a rich
history, it has fallen from its place as a cornerstone of community. In short, this proposal hopes
to restore McCulloch Park's significant role in building a sense of belonging in the Whitely and
Muncie community by providing more settings and opportunities within the park for recreation,
socialization, connection with nature, and the telling and hearing of stories.
The main contents of this report include background and research done to inform the design
process and direction; site inventory, analysis and conceptual development; master planning; and
more detailed proposals and visualizations for a chosen section of the park that specifically
celebrates the contributions, achievements, and stories of the Black community in Muncie.
