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The "Pedestrian Realm" As A Genesis Of Commerce: Bazaars Of The East And Mixed-use Centers Of The West
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-07-25)
Commerce is an ancient economical framework that enables establishment of social ties, improving cultural relationships, and trading values as well as commodities (Edgu et al., 2012). Different trends have taken place ...
An Exploration Of The Attributes Of Sense Of Place In A Culturally-diverse Dallas District: Learning From Cedar Springs Case Study
(Landscape Architecture, 2011-07-14)
Neighborhood centers rich in cultural diversity and history are desirable and special places for communities. Cedar Springs "The Strip" is a dynamic gay commercial neighborhood center serving Cedar Springs district's and ...
Design And Implementation Processes Of Low Impact Development In The Dallas - Fort Worth Area
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-07-25)
In 1999, The EPA published The Stormwater Phase II rule, which instituted the implementation of "techniques, measures or structural control to manage and improve the quality of stormwater runoff" otherwise known as Best ...
Designers' Perspectives Of Walkability And Accessibility Of DART's Downtown Transitway Mall In Dallas, Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2010-03-03)
Providing quality urban spaces including plazas and pedestrian malls encourages use of the Central Business District (CBD) and stimulates a vibrant atmosphere for casual strolling, window shopping, and browsing (Rubenstein, ...
Developing Methods To Measure Naturalness Of Stream Restoration Projects: Learning From Johnson Creek
(Landscape Architecture, 2013-03-20)
The purpose of this research is to develop methods to assess the naturalness of restored stream environments by studying user perceptions and preferences in the Johnson Creek project in the Dallas and Fort Worth (DFW) ...
Assessing The Impacts Of Converted Rail-trails In North Texas Communities: Learning From The Stakeholders' Perspectives
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-04-11)
Converting abandoned rail lines to trails is a strategy to enhance green infrastructure and provide recreational amenities for large metropolitan area dwellers. Literature on rail to trail conversions emphasizes several ...
The Career Of Gary Robinette In The Contemporary History Of Landscape Architecture
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-07-25)
Gary Robinette has practiced landscape architecture since 1963. During that time he has overseen policy and research that affects landscape architects in the United States and those in countries who model their regulatory ...
Evaluating The Design And Planning Services Of The Arlington Urban Design Center: Clients' Perspectives
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-04-11)
In North Texas, recognizing the potential benefits of combining community service and outreach, three design centers, the Arlington Urban Design Center (AUDC), the Dallas City Design Studio (DCDS), and the Oak Cliff ...
Assessing Residents' Perceptions of Waterfront Landscapes in Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas
(2016-05-11)
The purpose of this study is to assess the residents’ perceptions of the waterfront landscapes in man-made environments, specifically in the Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas. From in-depth interviews and passive ...
Community Design Centers (CDCs) on the Upsurge: Investigating Perceptions Amongst CDC Leaders and Administrators in Texas
(2016-05-10)
For several decades, community design centers (CDCs) have specialized in professional design and planning assistance to non-profit groups, agencies, and individuals that lack the funding or resources to otherwise receive ...