Browsing by Subject "Placemaking"
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Item Place and placemaking in Roman civic feasts(2012-05) Rap, Evan Michael; Riggsby, Andrew M.; Rabinowitz, AdamContemporary theory on human interaction with the built environment focuses on the creation of place (“placemaking”). A place is defined as a given section of the environment to which humans have assigned appropriate feelings and behaviors. Using the Roman civic feast as a test case, this paper applies the model of placemaking proposed by Amos Rapoport to the built environment of Ancient Rome with the civic feast as a test case. I look to epigraphic, literary, visual, and archaeological evidence for the set of appropriate behaviors assigned to places of civic feasting (“Feasting Places”). This investigation involves laying out the theoretical framework, the physical circumstances of the Feasting Place, behaviors of Romans within it, and evidence for Romans distinguishing Feasting Places from other places. In conclusion, Romans do in fact distinguish between places by means of environmental cues, as evidenced by the case of the civic feast.Item Placemaking and walkability in Austin's Capitol Complex(2013-05) Clifton, Matthew Brett; Sletto, Bjørn; Spelman, WilliamTypical of many American downtowns, Austin, Texas, has experienced renewed interest in redevelopment over the past two decades. Following City policies, this redevelopment has tended to be mixed-use in nature and has included elements of placemaking and walkability. A glaring exception to recent trends is the Capitol Complex, an area north of the State Capitol building that is home to various state government office buildings. The Capitol Complex displaced a more traditional mixed-use neighborhood in the 1950s and has been plagued by disjointed planning activities ever since. Recent budgetary challenges and a shortage of office space have prompted the state government to reexamine the Capitol Complex as a target for redevelopment. This professional report scrutinizes the Capitol Complex as a “non-place” that is challenged by walkability issues in an effort to make recommendations to ensure successful redevelopment that is more consistent with that found in the rest of downtown Austin. First, the literature on placemaking and walkability demonstrate what the Capitol Complex lacks. A case study provides a good comparison to see what policies have helped to improve districts near state office buildings. Second, the history of the Capitol Complex provides context for how the area became what it is today. Third, a land use and walkability analysis utilizing GIS along two corridors in the Complex and a pedestrian count show that the area is unfriendly to pedestrians and lacks activity on nights and weekends. Finally, the report offers both policy and urban design recommendations to help ensure that redevelopment activities contribute to make the Capitol Complex a walkable “place.”Item Placemaking by immigrant communities : a case study of Austin-area flea markets(2015-08) Gutierrez, Ahide; Wilson, Patricia Ann; Lopez, SarahUsing participatory observation and engaging in several informal interviews during a course of five months this study examines how Latinos placemake in three Austin open air markets, as well as how city management is currently impacting them. The study consist of three sections: a literature review of placemaking and its community benefits focusing on how markets have been spaces that incubate Latinos opportunity, an analysis of how Austin city management is currently impacting them, and an overview of potential strategies that Austin can apply to support markets. The findings reveal that like many markets across the nation these three markets play a vital role in the lives of Latino immigrants providing a space vital to their survival as newcomers for social interaction, as well as providing space for entrepreneurship. Studying how Latinos use public spaces in Austin is essential and integral in supporting the growing population.