The union of culture and ecology : a balanced plan for the Wabash riverfront in Peru, Indiana

Abstract

This creative project explores how landscape design can enhance the coexistence of humans and nature. Too often, placemaking and landscape ecology are viewed separately; however, this project combines the principles of each to inform the design of a masterplan for the Wabash Riverfront. It is anticipated that recommendations made in this study will encourage Peru, Indiana to embrace the riverfront as an integral component of a healthy, livable community, both environmentally and socially.