Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of History. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 137-143).

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This thesis is a history of the original thirty-seven homesteaders of Highland, Utah. It covers a period of about twenty-five years, 1875-1900. The study provides an example of a aberrant community which was not established in the same, distinctive style of settlement as the typical Mormon village. In addition it describes the relationship between the original residents and non-residents of Highland with the surrounding villages of Lehi, American Fork, and Alpine.

Texte remanié de: Thesis--University of Aberdeen. / Bibliogr. p. 233-249.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2008. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew J. Highlander, for the Masters of Architecture degree in Architecture, presented on July 6, 2009, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: THE RURAL TOWN SQUARE AND ITS NEW IDENTITY MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Craig K. Anz This thesis investigates the current complex nature that is the American town square and its identity in rural heartland communities. Historically, the town square in this context becomes an image of civic pride in its community through the incorporation of essential civic buildings such as county courthouses, city halls, community centers, guest houses as well as functioning playhouses, gathering spaces such as a parks, gazebos, or green space for public use within the town square. However, through the advent of the automobile, one-stop shopping, and urban sprawl, rural town squares have become a shell or fossil of their former selves as citizens visit this district of town less frequently due to a lack of business and public activities. Hence, these spaces become subjugated to other forms of planning and thus become dens for poverty and areas for crime. However there are many present solutions that can facilitate a movement towards improvement in this area. One such solution is the redesign of surrounding square spaces in conjunction with the incorporation of mix-use facilities within the town square streetscape. Mix-use buildings offer a variety of options that can introduce daily use businesses such as coffee houses, bookstores, deli shops, etc..., have night hours, and do not require a large amount of space to operate business. Along with these businesses, mix-use facilities can also incorporate a variety of residential living quarters such as lofts, studios, and townhomes to foster life within these places. Again, as a result, there is a substantial increase in the amount of public activity within the towns square between residents, business proprietors, and shoppers. This activity alone can transform a once dim light of the community into a shining example of the image and identity that the community wishes to project to its participants. The mix-use building and square together also have the ability to co-operate as a self-sustaining entity of the community due to the type of businesses that it incorporates and its proximity to other businesses within the town square and the community as a whole.

The expansion of suburbia into undeveloped lands has had a major effect on our urban environments. These effects have resulted in both businesses and residents leaving cities for the greener pastures of suburbia. As a result many neighborhoods in cities such as Detroit have been left vacant and rundown. These left over sites offer a chance to bring new life to the communities in which they are located. New affordable communities can be created within the urban core, thus providing a new start for local residents and a reason for suburbanites to relocate back to the city.This project will be focusing on a redevelopment plan for the Historic Ford Model-T factory in Highland Park, Michigan. This small community lies within the borders of the city of Detroit and suffers from many of the previously described problems. Inadequate housing is a major issue for the city's residents along with the negative image that these vacant and run-down buildings portray. Recent developments show that there is an interest in reinvestment within the city through two recently constructed shopping plazas, and a new industrial complex that are within one city block of the site. Providing appealing housing options incorporated with places of business, can bring life back to a city that has lost so much as seen in other communities. The advent of the affordable automobile and highway system has helped in the demise of this community. This site is an important link to the areas past and present heritage as the motor capital of the world. Henry Ford was very involved in the creation of communities by building entire towns in order to provide housing for his workers, which is why this site is perfect to redevelop with housing. The main goal for this project is to create a better place to live for the current and future residents and a place that symbolizes the identity of its rich manufacturing past. The final product will be a conceptual master plan that will fit within an urban environment and meet the needs of the community. The methodology that I will use will consist of literature review and case studies of similar projects. It is my intention that this information will aid me in creating a conceptual master plan based on my two primary goals: to create a safe and unique place for the residents to call home and create a catalyst for more development. / Department of Landscape Architecture

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This thesis presents a complete hardware and software system to support the learning process associated with the Great Highland Bagpipe (GHB). A digital bagpipe chanter interface has been developed to enable accurate measurement of the player's nger movements and bag pressure technique, allowing detailed performance data to be captured and analysed using the software components of the system. To address the challenge of learning the diverse array of ornamentation techniques that are a central aspect of Highland piping, a novel algorithm is presented for the recognition and evaluation of a wide range of embellishments performed using the digital chanter. This allows feedback on the player's execution of the ornaments to be generated. The ornament detection facility is also shown to be e ective for automatic transcription of bagpipe notation, and for performance scoring against a ground truth recording in a game interface, Bagpipe Hero. A graphical user interface (GUI) program provides facilities for visualisation, playback and comparison of multiple performances, and for automatic detection and description of piping-speci c ngering and ornamentation errors. The development of the GUI was informed by feedback from expert pipers and a small-scale user study with students. The complete system was tested in a series of studies examining both lesson and solo practice situations. A detailed analysis of these sessions was conducted, and a range of usage patterns was observed in terms of how the system contributed to the di erent learning environments. This work is an example of a digital interface designed to connect to a long established and highly formalised musical style. Through careful consideration of the speci c challenges faced in teaching and learning the bagpipes, this thesis demonstrates how digital technologies can provide a meaningful contribution to even the most conservative cultural traditions.