UL Lafayette: CDW: I-49 Connector: Conclusion

				I-49 Connector: Conclusion


				BACK \| NEXT TOPICS introduction public process case studies alignments garden urbanism alt. street links public realm neighborhoods lighting sound study public art conclusion recognition	Placing an emphasis on the value of public welfare and societal needs, the UL Lafayette School of Architecture's curriculum is contrasted by the inclusion of theoretical and real-world design issues which form the genesis and the development of the student's experiential education. The importance of this didactic duality becomes evident when reviewing the history of the School's Community Design Workshop and the partnerships formed with the Lafayette Consolidated Government/ Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Collaborative research by these organizations represent five years of intense investigation which manifested itself in the I-49 Connector Project. This study provided a cityscape for solving the problems and needs of a growing metropolis. The rich cultural diversity of the city and its people required careful, thoughtful study to comprehend the nature and direction of investigation and planning. The public process, which consisted of public discussions and education of the community through meetings and charrettes, proved to be highly successful in identifying community needs. This process also provided viable design solutions for the regeneration of neighborhoods while mitigating potential problems. The success of this research study could be further attributed to the dedication and hard work of the faculty and students of the School of Architecture, Lafayette's citizenry, the MPO Advisory Committees, and members of the Lafayette Consolidated Government. The study represents the dynamics and the spirit of the community.








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