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Master of Regional Planning (MRP) Theses and Exit Projects
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This is a collection of Master in Regional Planning (MRP) Theses and Exit Projects for the Department of City and Regional Planning.
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EXPLORING INTERGENERATIONAL INITIATIVES IN SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITIES: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY
(2023)Senior housing communities have been exploring ways to create opportunities for different generations to interact and bond, with the goal of enhancing the level of care they provide for their residents. This study looks ... -
To Zone or Not to Zone; Caroline and the Great Zoning Debate
(2023-05)This research paper explores the debate surrounding zoning in the Town of Caroline, New York, where there is ongoing disagreement about the need for a zoning law. The paper presents a literature review on the impacts of ... -
Legacy, limits and Future: A critique of the urban development process in Mumbai
(2023-05-22)Urbanization in Mumbai has resulted in significant alterations to the city's landscape, with numerous land reclamation and infrastructure projects transforming what was once an archipelago of seven islands. This study aims ... -
UPHILL BOTH WAYS: THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ROLLING EASEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN NEW YORK STATE
(2023-05)Rolling easements, legal mechanisms that allow coastal land-use flexibility while prohibiting shoreline armoring, are one tool in the climate change adaptation toolkit. Conceptually, rolling easements allow communities to ... -
A CASE STUDY IN GUANGZHOU: THE RESILIENCE- ORIENTED RENOVATION OF THE PUBLIC SPACE IN URBAN VILLAGES
(2023-05-18)With the urbanization process, continuous development of economy and the improvement of people's requirements for living standards, the transformation of urban villages has become an inevitable issue in China. As a major ... -
Circularity Hubs: A Proposal to Advance the Circular Building Material Economy in New York State
(2023-05-18)This professional report analyzes the proposed development of building material reuse hub facilities (“Circularity Hubs”) in New York State to advance a circular building material economy in the state. The report summarizes ... -
Building the "2023 Institutional Infrastructure Allocations Monitor"
(2023-05-18)Infrastructure underlies modern societies, providing essential services such as transportation, energy, water, and communication. However, public and private investment in infrastructure is not keeping pace with growing ... -
AN ARGUMENT FOR THE MUNICIPAL STEWARDSHIP OF COMMUNITY-LED PLANS: THREE CASE STUDIES IN QUEENS
(2023-05-18)When reviewing the development and progression of plans drafted by Queens Community Boards, we find justified arguments for their stewardship by New York’s Department of City Planning (DCP). The powers granted to the DCP ... -
A CASE STUDY IN GUANGZHOU: THE RESILIENCE- ORIENTED RENOVATION OF THE PUBLIC SPACE IN URBAN VILLAGES
(2023-05-18)With the urbanization process, continuous development of economy and the improvement of people's requirements for living standards, the transformation of urban villages has become an inevitable issue in China. As a major ... -
Best Practices for Expanding Shared Mobility and Micromobility for Suburban Counties in New York State
(2023-05-18)As interest in shared mobility and micromobility (SMMM) has grown nationwide, so has the number of local governments looking to bring these programs to their own city or town. However, limited infrastructure funding, ...
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