Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Studio and Student Research and Creative Activity

Authors

Joseph A. Agrillo, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Theodore D. Chesbro, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Nic M. Brown, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
William Cody Black, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Patrick W. Corey, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Krystal A. Ford, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Jay M. French, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Alexander Jardin, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Da Hee Lee, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Henry C. Puza, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Sean J. Regnier, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Charles M. Richard, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
David William Ross, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Stphen Sanborn, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Julia Rose Sim, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Thomas F. Holt, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Bryan Anderson, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Samuel Brown, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Richard Disharoon, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Andrew Fang, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Dan Kamins, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Colin Lord, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
John Nicol, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Tricia O'Grady-Howard, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Brett Riley, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Jennifer Verville, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow

Publication Date

2014

Comments

Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning ~ Senior Urban Design Studio ~ Fall 2012 and Fall 2013

Instructors: Frank Sleegers, Assistant Professor, Elizabeth Thompson, Carolina Aragon, Lecturer.

Project location: Springfield, MA.

Edited by: Frank Sleegers, Thomas Holt, Tricia O’Grady-Howard, Charles Richard, Jennifer Verville

Abstract

The work explores a community service learning strategy within the framework of two urban design studios with the goal of revitalizing the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, through design, planning, and engagement with the community. The studio worked in the Forest Park neighborhood around the “X” – on the intersection of three major street arteries. Our study contains a diverse catalogue of strategies to make the Forest Park Neighborhood a better place to live, work, and recreate where the most important streets meet. Through rerouting of the traffic patterns around the “X” the number of pedestrian crossings is increased and the possibilities enhance bikeability and walkability are largely enhanced. Other opportunities are created: places for local neighborhood commerce, new places for arts and culture, and housing close to the “X” and the greatest jewel: Forest Park.

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