Apache Junction is a young city, incorporated in 1978. It is still in the process of forming its identity and long-term growth strategy. At the same time, the city is figuring out how to stimulate its economy and improve the quality of life of its residents. Landscape architecture can help with this, as it connects […]
Discipline: Landscape Architecture
Analyzing Landscape Systems
Albany has a vibrant historic downtown and a beautiful waterfront park. However, the links between the two are not particularly frequent, inviting, or pedestrian- friendly. This proposal analyzes natural site conditions and the existing built environment to locate the optimal spots where such links could most productively be strengthened. Surface geology conditions, topography, existing railroad […]
Analyzing Landscape Systems
Albany has a vibrant historic downtown and a beautiful waterfront park. However, the links between the two are not particularly frequent, inviting, or pedestrian- friendly. This proposal analyzes natural site conditions and the existing built environment to locate the optimal spots where such links could most productively be strengthened. Surface geology conditions, topography, existing railroad […]
Housing Needs Study
A housing quality study was conducted to evaluate the current housing stock in the City of La Grange. It was found that the majority of housing is maintained or well maintained and that although the City has an older housing stock, it is very well taken care of. There has been no new residential construction […]
Inman Street Improvements Planning
A Gateway and Streetscape Plan for Inman Street from the Railroad to the APD-40 By-pass. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Brad Collett Landscape Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Brian Turner Building Inspector […]
Brownfields/Green Neighborhoods: Integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek
University of Oregon students in a combined architecture and landscape architecture studio worked together to research and develop ideas for integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek and for the redevelopment of downtown Salem’s South Waterfront. Working with City of Salem staff, students explored sustainable urban design-based approaches to the revitalization of the thirteenacre riverfront site […]
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City of Buffalo Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table
TTC is working with the City of Buffalo to provide feedback and guidance on the city’s comprehensive plan, which will direct the growth and development of the city for the next two decades. The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a community-wide vision for the future of the city by determining goals and […]
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El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan
TTC worked with community partners in El Campo to assess current community conditions and explore future development and growth strategies, through a public participatory process, resulting in the development of a downtown revitalization plan to help guide the future growth of the City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Texas […]
City of Buffalo Comprehensive Plan
TTC is working with the City of Buffalo to provide feedback and guidance on the city’s comprehensive plan, which will direct the growth and development of the city for the next two decades. The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a community-wide vision for the future of the city by determining goals and […]
City of Buffalo Comprehensive Plan
TTC is working with the City of Buffalo to provide feedback and guidance on the city’s comprehensive plan, which will direct the growth and development of the city for the next two decades. The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a community-wide vision for the future of the city by determining goals and […]