Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Detroit Mercy, 2010. / "30 April, 2010". Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187).

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Detroit Mercy, 2010. / "April 30, 2010". Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-94).

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Detroit Mercy, 2010. / "30 April 2010". Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106).

This dissertation is an examination of what the elements of responsive planning are, how they can be applied, and why existing planning conditions at the time of this research prevented such an approach from realizing its full potential in community planning for Kota Bharu. The goal of the research was to determine whether community planning in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, could be made more responsive to the residential needs of low-income groups. As a participant-observer, I applied concepts from the planning literature on Third World urbanization, low-income housing and community development to the realities of the planning process I worked in. A survey framework was applied which sought low-income residents' participation in the planning process so that government efforts in urban renewal could be more responsive to community needs. Based on this information, two planning scenarios proposing redevelopment and rehabilitation strategies for the Buluh Kubu site were presented. For planning to be more responsive, it is my conclusion that a change in attitude, not technology, is what is demanded. Depressed neighbourhoods, such as Buluh Kubu, must be seen as organic parts of the total environment, not slums disassociated from the rest of the town. Indigenous planners must realize that substandard housing is only a symptom, not the cause, of the societal in- equality they can work towards solving. Necessary to such an understanding is a redefinition of commitment by indigenous planners regarding their responsibility to serve low-income groups through participatory planning. A major theme of this work, therefore, is that planners should reinforce, rather than destroy, attempts by low-income groups to house themselves. By concentrating on the delivery of communal infrastructure, planners can best utilize their efforts towards community development as a partner with low-income residents who, with the proper assistance, have the potential to provide their own shelter. In terms of Canada's global response to the problems of planning in developing nations, it is the conclusion of this study that foreign aid programs which only stress technological assistance tend to create Third World dependence, not development. It is recommended that more self-help, participatory planning programs be adopted by those concerned so that development responsive to the basic community needs of Third World Nations can be realistically achieved. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

Lau King Leung, Raymond. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2002-2003, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 81). / Chapter 1 --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Vision and Background Thought / Chapter 1.2 --- Thesis Objectives / Chapter 1.3 --- Architectural Criticism : Old Neighbourhood and Urban Renewal / Chapter 2 --- Development Process / Chapter 2.1 --- Thesis Methodology / Chapter 2.2 --- Time Schedule / Chapter 3 --- Precedent Studies / Chapter 3.1 --- "Early Urban Renewal in Manhattan, New York" / Chapter 3.2 --- "Byker Wall, Newcastle" / Chapter 3.3 --- "Temple Bar, Dublin" / Chapter 4 --- Research Paper / Chapter 4.1 --- Site Selection / Chapter 4.2 --- Historic Background / Chapter 4.3 --- Physical Characteristics / Chapter 4.4 --- Behavioural Mappings / Chapter 4.5 --- Human Activities / Chapter 4.6 --- Conclusion and Design Issue / Chapter 5 --- Design Development / Chapter 5.1 --- Preliminary Design Strategies / Chapter 5.2 --- Planning Design / Chapter 5.3 --- Street Design / Chapter 5.4 --- Building Design / Chapter 6 --- Final Design / Chapter 6.1 --- Plane - Planning Strategy / Chapter 6.2 --- Line - Community Street / Chapter 6.3 --- Point-Heart / Chapter 7 --- Appendix / Chapter 7.1 --- Interviews with Local Residents / Chapter 7.3 --- Model Photo Album / Chapter 7.2 --- References

This creative project has determined that community gardening is a vehicle for building community. The benefits for community gardens are observed by the individuals that garden, the neighborhoods that support community gardening, as well as, the cities in which these gardens flourish. This research aided the Blaine Southeast Neighborhood Association in developing and evaluating a new community gardening program designed for the Blaine Southeast Neighborhood and Muncie, Indiana. The literature review discusses the history and the benefits of community gardening which builds a strong case for groups interested in beginning a community gardening program. The guidelines developed for this research provide the framework for developing a successful community gardening program. The programs then use the criteria set forth in this research to evaluate the success the program is experiencing at reaching the goals of the program. Community Gardening is an appropriate activity for most urban communities that are experiencing a decline in the quality of their neighborhoods. This research supports this statement and demonstrates how to form a community garden successfully. / Department of Urban Planning

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [382]-413).

Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-131).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-131) Also available in print.