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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1867-6434
Access Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Architecture
Degree Type
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Year Degree Awarded
2020
Month Degree Awarded
May
Abstract
No longer are suburban towns filled with households made up of large middle-class white families. In recent years, America’s diverse, elderly, and singles have joined this demographic in increasing numbers. The large square footages of homes and properties do not serve smaller households and are not environmentally sustainable. They demand significant heating and cooling and reliance on automobiles for everyday transportation due to the lack of walkability and transit connectivity. These two issues result in a high carbon footprint compared to living in a dense urban environment. Urban design interventions can help these suburbs facing population growth, demographic change, and unsustainable lifestyles. Solutions include a shift towards mixed-use development, densification, greening, and walkability. Implementing these design strategies in a strategic balanced way can help improve sustainability efforts, the health and wellness of the residents, and community engagement.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/17502084
First Advisor
Erika Zekos
Second Advisor
Stephen Schreiber
Recommended Citation
Jones, Andrew, "Rethinking The Suburban Center" (2020). Masters Theses. 911.
https://doi.org/10.7275/17502084
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/911