Cities have become a conglomeration of suburbs and malls, which may or may not be effective, but leave the downtown area increasingly empty. Effective reuse of space is a very real issue. As economics change and large retail organizations cease to exist, they leave empty buildings. Since many of these buildings represent the heritage of the downtow . . .

My desire to be a flâneuse in the generic North American city has led me to ask: what makes outdoor public space gendered? This 'loaded' question has been the cause of much personal reflection and also, revelation. Through a journey spanning time, as well as continents, countries, and cities, my feet have walked diverse (sometimes, splitting) paths . . .

Each of us has spent a considerable amount of time in the schoolyard. While values are changing to incorporate ideas of creating places that are more sustainable, more educational, more community oriented, the schoolyard often remains forgotten and stagnant. This practicum looks at how reconceptualizing the schoolyard needs to take place at a very . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate and implement universal design of trails and outdoor recreational areas according to current thought, theory and practice. The site of Camp Manitou, a children's nature camp established in the I970's, provided specific direction for research as well as an appropriate subject for design implementation. Th . . .

The idea to pursue this topic of study resulted from my desire to better understand the concept of 'place' and its role in an urban context. I am also fascinated by the consumer culture of North America and the profound affect it has in shaping our cities. I chose to focus on a highly politically charged development proposal for a new supermarket i . . .

This practicum identifies criteria necessary for the successful design of exterior environments for people with Alzheimer Disease, and other forms of dementia. The research conducted focuses on the design of outdoor spaces for care facilities, specifically, specialized dementia treatment units. . . .