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The role of the artist in a developing neighbourhood garden : the case of Dungarven Rd. lot in the community of Jamaica Plain, MA

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Smith, David Brian
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.
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Edward Levine.
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Abstract
An exploration of the role of the artist in a developing neighbourhood garden through the examination of the following topics: wilderness, landscape, gardens, community gardens and various artists' work in the land. Leading to the proposal for a public art project to be installed in the Dungarven Rd. garden in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts. The project involves the sinking of a well/cistern, and the implementation of a rainfall collection system to supply the garden with a reliable source of water.
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Thesis (M.S.V.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1997.
 
Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-83).
 
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1997
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69377
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keywords
Architecture.

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