Catherine Rosas
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Revitalizing the Suburban Community
2020
Digital illustration
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Design Proposal Principles
2020
Digital illustration
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Principle 01
2020
Digital illustration
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Principle 02
2020
Digital illustration
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Principle 03
2020
Digital illustration
Statement
Throughout the last 50 years, suburban sprawl has been shaping up to be the biggest urban revitalization challenge of modern times. In North America, suburbia accounts for a large share of its biggest carbon footprints and obesity rates. The majority of suburbia is due for a retrofit. This thesis focuses on proposing a hypothetical design to revitalize an existing suburban community located in Catonsville, Maryland by integrating urban design strategies in order to transform into a livable and walkable community, a key factor that is constantly lacking within the suburban community.
Architectural Design (BFA) Students