Disciplines
Architecture | Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The Kennesaw State University campus has much to offer its students and the community, but it has a periphery, disconnecting it from neighboring communities. Marietta square has amazing opportunities for food and community. The main problem here is that the only way to access the square and Kennesaw State University is by car and that these two locations are isolated.
Through the research of the psychological aspects of space, cast studies and psychological research articles. I've found the main problems found in these urban areas are the low walkability, lack traffic safety and lack access to anyone regardless of Finacial constraints such as identity or races. These spaces cause urban anxiety to their patrons, due to the feeling of not being welcome, safe or belonging. Along with feeling or potentially physically not having access, whether that be due to not having a car, not being able to park, not being able to drive due to traffic. Ways i want to combat these problems by proposing opportunities for social life and inclusivity, introducing more walkability and nature.
I have come to the conclusion that concocting these major spaces with a loop containing pockets of program such as coffee shops and libraries would help urban wellbeing through special, material and cultural aspects. Improving walkability, access, affordability, community and the environment. The loop provides the neighboring community's access to events in the square such as the Saturday market, better food Oppurtunites, outdoor gym spaces and a better connection to campus Oppurtunites that could bust the community.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Architecture
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Ehsan Sheikholharam Mashhadi
Weaving of Spaces: “Designing spaces that create opportunities for communication and freedom though ease of access”
The Kennesaw State University campus has much to offer its students and the community, but it has a periphery, disconnecting it from neighboring communities. Marietta square has amazing opportunities for food and community. The main problem here is that the only way to access the square and Kennesaw State University is by car and that these two locations are isolated.
Through the research of the psychological aspects of space, cast studies and psychological research articles. I've found the main problems found in these urban areas are the low walkability, lack traffic safety and lack access to anyone regardless of Finacial constraints such as identity or races. These spaces cause urban anxiety to their patrons, due to the feeling of not being welcome, safe or belonging. Along with feeling or potentially physically not having access, whether that be due to not having a car, not being able to park, not being able to drive due to traffic. Ways i want to combat these problems by proposing opportunities for social life and inclusivity, introducing more walkability and nature.
I have come to the conclusion that concocting these major spaces with a loop containing pockets of program such as coffee shops and libraries would help urban wellbeing through special, material and cultural aspects. Improving walkability, access, affordability, community and the environment. The loop provides the neighboring community's access to events in the square such as the Saturday market, better food Oppurtunites, outdoor gym spaces and a better connection to campus Oppurtunites that could bust the community.
