Elevating Small Town Streetscape

This thesis explores the possibility of vertically expanding the urban fabric of Blacksburg, a small town, by building multilevel streetscapes and community spaces that contribute to the town's character and identity. The vertical street could accommodate more amenities, commercial spaces, and residential units without encroaching on surrounding natural areas or sprawling into the outskirts. Through an analysis of existing urban design principles and case studies of proposed vertical cities, the research will investigate the feasibility and benefits of implementing a vertical street circulation system in a small-town context, serving as a focal point for social interactions, cultural activities, and community engagement and fostering a sense of place.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Department dc:contributor.department

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Bhatia, Shivani

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Ishida, Aki

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Edge, Kay F.
• Jones, James R.

• Small Town
• Street
• Vertical
• Community

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

vt_gsexam:38052

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/115879