Research Paper: Urban Sustainability Initiatives and their Application in a University Setting: Campus Pathways
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Sustainability in urban context is a growing concern that has become popular at the campus level. As cities and college campuses continue to grow the need to adapt to more sustainable development is evident. The purpose of this research is to evaluate current issues with sustainability and solutions in urban settings and how they can be applied at a campus level. Many of the same issues concerning sustainability in urban context are present on college campuses. Through this research, a solution for part of the Brightway path at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be proposed in order to offer more sustainable solutions for green space along the path, while increasing social interaction of those who use the path. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to acknowledge my advisor Dr. Leslie Duram. You have taught me how to conduct research and guided me through each step of the process. I must credit my ability to conduct research to your desire to see students succeed, thank you. I would also like to acknowledge Dr. Matthew Therrell for helping me make the transition into the program from my undergraduate studies. Thank you for the opportunity to further my education and helping me gain many new contacts along the way that have helped to further my education. Dr. Michael Brazley I would like to acknowledge for endless support during my undergraduate years as a design professor in the Architecture program. Your continued support into my graduate program is greatly appreciated. Thank you for introducing me to the study of sustainability in the built environment and the decision for a career path I wish to pursue.
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