Environmental Analysis and Planning

This course studies the methods and attitudes of environmental reserch and analysis utilized by landscape architects. Students investigate the natural, historical, and cultural factors that impact land-use suitability, design programming, and design development. Instruction emphasizes the application of these methods to both the natural and built environments.

Project One :

Johnny Carson Park

Student Team: Katelyn Rheinschild & Timothy Hayward

Johnny Carson Park Redevelopment Project
The L.A. River can’t be all things to all people, but it can be better than what we have now. By providing a balance between urban renewal and the conservation of natural resources, the future park can demonstrate how a polluted area can be returned to a clean river habitat and a natural park setting.

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