University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rejuvenation of the ditch - redefining the landscape of the Embarras River with integrated analytical & design approaches

Gu, Yexuan

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Title
Rejuvenation of the ditch - redefining the landscape of the Embarras River with integrated analytical & design approaches
Author(s)
Gu, Yexuan
Issue Date
2016-04-26
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Deal, Brian
Committee Member(s)
  • Cooper, Danika
  • Sears, Stephen
Department of Study
Landscape Architecture
Discipline
Landscape Architecture
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.L.A.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • river
  • landscape
  • rejuvenation
  • flooding
  • impaired waterway
  • identity
  • analytical
  • design
  • recreation
  • benefits
Abstract
This thesis aims to redefine the traditional rural landscape of the upper section of the Embarras River (UER) in Champaign County, Illinois. To date, there are four issues existing in this landscape: flooding, impaired waterway, extinction of endangered species, and lack of identity. Integrated with analytical and design approaches, the objective is to transform the site into an eco-friendly and recreational landscape for the sake of multiple benefits.
Graduation Semester
2016-05
Type of Resource
text
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Copyright 2016 Yexuan Gu

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