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.
In search of an environmental planning method : a review of Great Lakes initiatives
Lee, Brenda
1980
During the past decade or so, many researchers, planners and managers the world over have propounded some version of "ecosystem approach" for problems and opportunities associated with the natural environment and renewable resources. Most of these approaches share the following features: a primary focus on ecological phenomena as opposed to enginee . . .
Winter and playgrounds
Borowiecka, Alexandra
1980
The design of playgrounds generally emphasizes summer conditions, although on the prairies winter can last for half of the year and often longer. This attitude exists perhaps because summer is usually identified as a time to be spent outdoors, and winter as the season which persuades us to move in. The aim of this study has been to demonstrate ways . . .
Recreational trails for everyone : disabled individuals participation on recreational trails through 'holistic design'
Wagner, David Murray
1980
Disabled persons' participation in recreation activities has historically taken place in specially designed facilities. From this type of facility, design standards have evolved to accommodate the autonomous functioning of the disabled. Combined with progressive rehabilitation programs, we have made ready a significant percentage of our population . . .
Richmond Lakes housing study : privacy and social interaction for medium density housing
McGowan, Ross Samuel
1980
The purpose of this study is to examine the theoretical implications of the concepts of Privacy, Territoriality and Personal Space as they relate to the desire of medium density housing developments and to illustrate how privacy leveIs can be maintained while at the same time providing the opportunity for individuals or groups to seek and achieve a . . .
Indian communities in Saskatchewan : an assessment of the current land planning process
Gerstmar, John David
1980
This practicum is a review and assessment of land planning studies presently being prepared for Indian communities in the Province of Saskatchewan. The comprehensive planning process was developed by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Planning Division. Private consultants used various approaches to administer the process. Both the proc . . .
