Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "sense of place"
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Enduring Gardens: Woven by Friends into the Fabric of the Urban Community
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-13)For the most part, academic literature neglects the psychological impact of public gardens and the landscape on human well-being. Literature about botanical gardening and urban landscape design provide the foundation of ... -
Feathered roots and migratory routes: Latin American immigrants and birds
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-22)In our current age, which some call the Anthropocene, humans experience the combined effects of accelerated human mobility and ecological changes. These changes may affect people’s well-being, including their emotional and ... -
Investigating the use of a web-map survey tool for heritage planning
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-29)Heritage planning is critical for preserving places of value to community members. Citizen participation is necessary so that the public can have a voice in matters that directly impact their own communities. Public ... -
Lived Experiences of the Trails: Perspectives from Three Southwestern Ontario Trail Organizations
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-16)The purpose of this qualitative thesis is to describe the common elements of sense of place in the lived experiences of volunteer trail managers. Through a triangulation of data gathered from secondary research, interviews ... -
Mapping community with African-Canadian youth newcomers: Settlement narratives and welcoming communities
(University of Waterloo, 2014-03-03)Immigration is important to Canada and Canadian society in many ways. Leading the G8 group of countries with the highest proportion of foreign-born population, immigrants make up an important part of the Canadian economy ... -
Revival from Rubble: Community Resilience at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu after 2015 Earthquake
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-16)The April 25, 2015 “Gorkha Earthquake” wrecked Nepal with unprecedented disaster that turned into rubble many of the ancient monuments and historical buildings protected under UNESCO World Heritage in Kathmandu valley ... -
St. Catharines Terroir
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-21)This thesis is set in St. Catharines Ontario, a mid-sized city of 132,000 people, situated in the heart of the Niagara Region. Once a thriving manufacturing centre, St. Catharines has experienced two decades of traumatic ...