Applying ecological principles of design for the restoration of brownfields : a case study in River Rouge, MI / Andreea Maria Bodea.

Failing industrial cities have left behind a legacy of social, economic, and environmental decline, the aftermath includes cities who have experienced departing residents, decaying infrastructure, and urban blight. Although there are many contributing factors to degradation, for cities such as Detro...

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Main Author: Bodea, Andreea Maria (Author)
Language:English
Published: 2023.
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Thesis M.A. Michigan State University. Environmental Design 2023.
Physical Description:1 online resource (55 pages) : illustrations
Format: Thesis Electronic eBook

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