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This thesis is an examination of the role of biophilic elements in
streetscapes. Literature was reviewed to gain an understanding of how people react
to interacting with nature in various forms and settings. Research was done on
streetscapes regarding planning and design after learning about the human-nature
interaction in place-making. Questions regarding what biophilic elements are
present ... read morein streetscape designs, how these designs affect people, and how these
elements can be introduced in future plans arose. From here, methods were
established using 3M's Visual Attention Software (VAS) eye-tracking emulation
software to show where an observer may instinctually focus when presented with a
point of view within streetscapes samples of the regional development of Devens,
Massachusetts. After figuring out how biophilic elements increase concentration
and focus within locations along the streetscape, acknowledgement of the
implications of this study are made for future planning and policy
practitioners.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2019.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and
Planning.
Advisor: Justin Hollander.
Committee: Mark Chase.
Keywords: Urban planning, and Design.read less
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