GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
Search or browse through research completed by MLA graduates at the University of Manitoba. Our goal is to create a collective research database for all Landscape Architecture programs across Canada.
Private open space design for residential intensification within older residential districts : a case study in site planning of two residential properties in Osborne Village, Winnipeg
Young, Gary V.
1996
The intent of this practicum is to examine, through the use of case studies, one type of residential intensification. Residential intensification can be defined as "residential development of a site at a density that is substantially higher than previously existed or was designated for that type of site" (Canadian Urban Institute 1991). The type of . . .
An ecological approach to landscape design : the Muddy Pond wetland : a Nova Scotian case study
Pinks, Clinton W.
1996
In the profession of landscape architecture, responsible design should reflect the ecological processes of the landscape. The 'ecological approach' can be seen as a reaction to both the present socioeconomic atmosphere and conventional design practices. The goal of this project was the protection of a small wetland system, in southern Nova Scotia. . . .
A contaminated landscape in an urban land use context : the Transcona Domtar site
Brumpton, H. Grant
1996
Past land use practices have produced urban and regional sites that are characterized by few positive social, economic, or ecological characteristics. These sites often result from the aftermath of now obsolete technologies and the presence of remnant contaminants. Contaminated sites within an urban context, where exposure to contaminants by people . . .
Ridge Road : landform as historic resource : the identification, evaluation and management of a historic transportation corridor within the eastern Interlake region of Manitoba
Nedotiafko, Robert Jonathan
1996
The study attempts to document and signify the landscape history of Ridge Road; a connective series of ridge forms occurring between the elevations of 725'-815'A.S.L., stretching some 170 kilometers north from the city of Winnipeg within Manitoba's eastern Interlake region. In times of prehistory and during the periods of initial settlement to the . . .
Prairie Park : history as a design tool
Veitch, James A.
1996
The practicum site is located on the east bank of the Red River at its confluence with the Seine River. The goal of this practicum is to create a public park which promotes a deep understanding and strong connection to the land through physical and cerebral interaction between visitor and landscape. The objective of this development proposal is to . . .
Environment & education : the development of an outdoor experiential learning centre for the Manitoba Children's Museum
Beaton, Donna G.
1996
This practicum identifies and examines issues involved in designing an outdoor learning center to provide a hands on, interactive experience through which children ages three to twelve can begin to develop environmental literacy; particularly in the area of natural and man-made systems. A children's museum environment is used as the medium through . . .