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Tunney F. Lee.
O'Neill, Brian Charles
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture
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2013-01-23T20:35:15Z
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1982
1982
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/76583
09041005
Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 142).
This thesis ascertains what morphological and functional characteristics are germane to retail edges. The work is structured around and supportive of an attitude that views social interaction as a vital and necessary attribute of urban life and therefore of retail systems design and development in cities. The edges along three major Boston retail streets, Quincy Market--North and South Market Streets, Washington Street, and Boylston Street, are studied and documented. Pattern descriptions are developed which provide a language upon which to build future urban retail edge interventions that work not only on a return-on-investment level but also towards stimulating public life. A first step towards the use of the language is illustrated via a set of design guidelines for the redevelopment of the south Boylston street edge along the Prudential Center.
by Brian Charles O'Neill.
M.Arch.
142 p. (13 folded)
eng
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Architecture.
Shopping centers Massachusetts Boston
City planning Massachusetts Boston
City planning Massachusetts
Retail/commercial edges in the contemporary urban context
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