This thesis addresses the development and application of an agricultural productivity equation for predicting neo-sol plant growth potential in Clay County, Minnesota. Soil factors examined in the study include percent organic matter, percent slope, percent rock fragments, hydraulic conductivity, electrical conductivity, pH, topographic position, a . . .

This practicum examines the issues of historic preservation and the balance required, in terms of site development, for a park which has a resource of regional merit, and is to function as an 'historic anchor' for a neighbourhood with a rich historic past. We develop our awareness of the past from a number of sources, many of which are physical fea . . .

Scholars from various fields of study, including philosophy, ecology and landscape architecture, have alleged that Judeo-christian tradition is at the root of western man's environmental despotism. Further more, individuals such as Ian McHarg have implied that Judeo-christian values are neither helpful nor compatible with the kind of environmental- . . .

In southern Manitoba, there is a significant need to reintroduce diverse, ecologically sound environments to redress serious events of watershed habitat loss and accompanying landscape deterioration. Soil erosion, water pollution, and declining wildlife populations are the results of current agricultural practices and policy. The adoption of ecolog . . .

This study develops a strategy for the design of the Assiniboine riverfront, from Main Street to Osborne Street, in Central Winnipeg. Located in a high density residential, commercial and business neighborhood, and in light of the renewed interest in rivers and in riverfront development by governments and community groups, a number of interests mus . . .

What environmental characteristics contribute to a supportive play environment close to home based on children's opportunities for social interaction, exploration, environmental interest, privacy and symbolic ownership? Does the 'urban wild' provide opportunities for play not found in more traditional 'open space' and vice-versa? How can we design . . .