College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
City and Regional Planning Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in City and Regional Planning
Date
8-2022
Primary Advisor
Keith Woodcock, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, City and Regional Planning Department
Additional Advisors
Vyshnavi Shetty, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, City and Regional Planning Department
Abstract/Summary
What makes people joyful? How can we foster happy, healing spaces through urban design that allow for all community members to channel emotional wellbeing? In a fast paced, consumer-oriented economy, the importance of maintaining mental health and well-being is often ignored. This paper seeks to answer these questions through the synthesis of existing literature on urban design, society, and case study analyses of existing public spaces. Although the research focuses on social transformation through the implementation of urban design principles, the disciplines of city planning, public health, sociology, and psychology are discussed as well. The research explores techniques that would allow individuals to lead more fulfilling lives through simple changes to the urban environment.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/crpsp/256