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Degree

MARCH, University of Cincinnati, Design, Architecture, Art and Planning : Architecture (Master of), 2005.

Abstract

The planning and growth of a community often transpires without thinking about the long-term effects it can produce from an economical, environmental, and societal standpoint. More specifically, what areas feel the consequences of these effects? Designers need to be more aware of current land patterns and where positive growth should occur. Many cities’ marginal areas are underused due to issues of urban sprawl, such as unfavorable job matches, development patterns, middle-class flight, and people’s way of life. This leaves behind many usable vacant spaces, taking away from the strength of downtown fabric. What results is an uneven balance of underutilized areas downtown and overburdened, congested areas in suburban communities. This thesis will investigate urban sprawl and how it has excluded areas on the margin. This analysis will lead to the design of an urban infill prototype that will integrate evaluated marginal strategies to reclaim once forgotten space, spurring the rebirth of an area. Historically, society has the attitude that if you move away from a problem, things will get better, when in reality problems are simply moved to a new location. The solution is to fix the problem from the center, instead of letting it get worse. This research will provide an effective strategy for positive urban growth, re-integrating the fabric of community.

Subject Headings

Architecture

Keywords

Urban Sprawl; Urban Revitalization; Adaptive Re-use; Marginal Areas

Advisor

Jeffrey Tilman

Pages

105p.

Document number: ucin1116180593
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