Date of Completion
6-10-2011
Embargo Period
5-31-2011
Advisors
Carol Atkinson-Palombo, Norman Garrick
Field of Study
Plant Science
Degree
Master of Science
Open Access
Open Access
Abstract
Current sprawl development patterns typical of contemporary development in the United States are unsustainable. The uniform development guidelines prevent context sensitive community design, degrading our communities and consuming large amounts of natural and cultural resources. Significant progress has been made in reorganizing community planning towards sustainable development practices. However, these alternatives still work under the misconception that there is a disconnect between planning open space networks and planning development. Through a comprehensive land use planning approach, this project explores combining concepts of landscape ecology, green infrastructure planning and conservation subdivision patterns to design an integrative open space/community network.
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Cynthia V., "Open Space Planning; Utilizing Green Infrastructure to Preserve Community" (2011). Master's Theses. 188.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/gs_theses/188
Major Advisor
Peter Miniutti