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This thesis develops an approach to integrated resources management for hydro-electric energy development and an application of the method to an established single purpose project. Traditionally hydroelectric projects in British Columbia have been orientated towards the single purpose of energy generation. Yet as demands for water-based recreation rise, hydro-electric reservoirs become increasingly valuable for other uses, as has been demonstrated by multi-purpose projects in the United States. Thus, improved planning and management of reservoirs is necessary to achieve an increased level of resource use and environmental quality. It is suggested in this thesis that an analysis of land-use capabilities (biogeophysical) is a logical initial phase in determining the limitations for recreational use at reservoirs. It is further postulated that the use of a methodology which integrates land-use capabilities of the reservoir ecosystem with recreation-user requirements for selected recreational activities will minimize their environmental impact. Such a framework is based on the ecological principle that all land has the inherent capacity to generate different levels of biological production under various combinations of circumstances. Furthermore, based on these combinations of circumstances, the land and water may be classified into distinct landtypes for recreational use. Such a classification was developed and applied in a case study to Hayward Lake (a Run-of-the-River Reservoir) located near the coast of southwestern British Columbia. The results demonstrated clearly that the five landtypes (probably genera 1izable to other reservoirs) were identifiable, and that within these divisions, varying degrees of capability for recreation existed. Within the Reservoir ecosystem, five land-based and water-based landtypes are distinguished. These are the division of the water surface into: 1) the Open Water Zone, and 2) the Littoral Zone, and the division of the land into 1) the Beach Zone, 2) the Foreshore Zone (often preceded by a Subforeshore Zone), and 3) the Upland Zone. These zones may be further classified for selected recreational activities on the basis of various biogeophysica1 attribute values: e.g., soil textures, slope, water temperature, surface currents, exposure to sun and wind, etc. The preliminary analysis also indicated that five additional components for integrated reservoir management were necessary, namely: sedimentation control, reservoir clearance, regulated water flows, on-water zoning, and proper design standards. These were discussed briefly in the concluding chapter. In the final analysis, it is suggested that the classification framework should be expanded to assess not only the recreation capabilities of the reservoir (which forms one component of integrated management) but also the total uses of the water resource (based on capability, suitability, and feasibility) for the maximum benefit of society. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

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Graduation date: 1982

This thesis traces the acquisition and potential applications of 35 mm aerial photography as a tool in helping to make decisions in the allocation of land to forest recreation. The advantages of the 35 mm aerial system, including its versatility, simplicity, applicability, and relatively low cost, were tested and applied to the field of forest and wildland recreation. Dealing first with the technology and equipment available, methods of acquiring the imagery were investigated, experimented with, and adopted. Then, working with the results of eleven hours of flying time, photogrammetric and photointerpretive techniques were applied to the reflected attributes of the physiographic, edaphic, hydrologic, and vegetative environments. In addition, the use of the system was investigated for recording recreational use on existing sites. The 35 mm aerial system can help identify those attributes of the land important to forest recreation. In addition it has benefit in the closely related fields of archaeology, protection, and wildlife and in evaluating hazard potential. Used in conjunction with either the small scale imagery soon becoming available through the Earth Resources Technology Satellite Program or existing air photos, the 35 mm system can accurately capture and monitor changes in the natural and artificial environments at a relatively low cost and assist the forest manager in decisions relating to the allocation of forest land to recreational use. / Forestry, Faculty of / Graduate

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TOPAZ, which is the Technique for the Optimal Placement of Activities in Zones, was developed to provide the urban planner with a workable tool from which he could determine the best allocation of a set of activities to a set of zones and at the same time minimize cost. The main objective of this research was to determine if TOPAZ could be applied to reservoir recreational planning, and if so, the methodology necessary for its use. An example problem which includes a hypothetical reservoir with six zones and four key recreational activities is posed for the testing of the technique. The four key recreational activities being studied are swimming, picnicking, camping and boating. The model which was developed includes three cost components which are the establishment cost, the road cost and the cost of travel. It is shown that the technique can be a powerful aid to the planner of water based recreational facilities. Not only does the model give the planner a series of near optimal allocations of activities, but by the use of the sensitivity analysis the degree of accuracy to which the data should be collected can be determined, The model is also shown to be useful when applied to non-quantifiable type decisions. The results and a discussion of the results are included along with a discussion of other possible applications of the technique as applied to recreational planning. The planner can refine the model to suit his own particular needs by modifying the data input and the associated constraint set. / Master of Science

Wong Winnie. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Acknowledgement / Chapter Part 1 --- Introduction & Summary / Chapter 1. --- Issues & Goals / Chapter 1.1 --- Preamble / Chapter 1.2 --- Why Choosing North Point? / Chapter 2. --- Project Summary / Chapter 3. --- Conclusions / Chapter Part 2 --- Background / Chapter 4. --- Background & Process / Chapter 4.1 --- Methodology / Chapter 4.2 --- Background of North Point / Chapter 4.3 --- Client Profile / Chapter 4.4 --- Mission and Goals / Chapter 4.5 --- Performance Requirements and Concepts / Chapter 5. --- Precedents Studied - Summary / Chapter 6. --- Site Analysis & Selection / Chapter 6.1 --- Site Analysis / Chapter 6.2 --- Proposed Site - North Point Ferry Pier / Chapter 6.3 --- Proposed Project at Site / Chapter 7. --- Programme Development - Schedule of Activities / Chapter 7.1 --- Open Space / Chapter 7.2 --- Assembly Hall / Chapter 7.3 --- Market / Chapter 7.4 --- Waterbus Landing / Chapter Part 3 --- The Project Brief / Chapter 8. --- Site - Opportunities 8c Constraints / Chapter 8.1 --- Opportunities / Chapter 8.2 --- Constraints / Chapter 9. --- Space Program / Chapter 9.1 --- Relationship between Public Spaces / Chapter 9.2 --- Relationship between Performers'Spaces / Chapter 9.3 --- Relationship between Activities - Company Organization / Chapter 9.4 --- Relationship between Activities - Rehersal Room/Rehersal Studio / Chapter 9.5 --- Overall Relationship between Functions / Chapter 10. --- Design Guidelines / Chapter 10.1 --- Check List in Auditorium Design / Chapter 10.2 --- Visual Limitations / Chapter 10.3 --- Seating / Chapter Part 4 --- The Design / Chapter 11. --- Development of Design / Chapter 11.1 --- Conceptual Design / Chapter 11.2 --- Massing Development / Chapter 11.3 --- Schematic Design / Chapter 11.4 --- Design Development / Chapter 11.5 --- Design Refinement / Chapter 12. --- Concept Layouts / Chapter 13. --- Special Studies - Passive Energy Control / Chapter 14. --- Final Drawings / Chapter 15. --- Perspective Illustrations / Chapter 16. --- "Materials, Assemblies & Construction" / Chapter Part 5 --- Bibliography / Chapter 17. --- Bibliography / Chapter Part 6 --- Appendix / Chapter 18. --- Precedents / Chapter 18.1 --- Precedents for Urban Design / Chapter 18.2 --- Precedents for Building Design / Chapter 19. --- Surveys/Interviews / Chapter 19.1 --- Metroplan by Planning Department / Chapter 19.2 --- "Studies of Planning Department - ""Leisure Habits and Recreation Preference"" & ""Shopping Habits""" / Chapter 19.3 --- Studies of Tourist Association / Chapter 19.4 --- Studies of Census & Statistics Department - Demography / Chapter 19.5 --- Research on Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Provided by Provisional Urban Council / Chapter 19.6 --- Interviews / Chapter 20. --- Schedule of Accomodation / Chapter 20.1 --- Urban Design Level / Chapter 20.2 --- Assembly Hall / Chapter 20.3 --- Market / Chapter 20.4 --- North Point Waterbus Landing / Chapter 21. --- Site Photos / Chapter 22. --- Cost Calculation / Chapter 23. --- Code Compliance / Chapter 23.1 --- Statutory Requirements for Site Development / Chapter 23.2 --- Hong Kong Planning Standard and Guidelines / Chapter 24. --- Review - Programming Stage

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