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Buffalo Bayou by Hanna, Kosnitchzki, McLaughlin, Ogletree, Yonce


Name Buffalo Bayout
Location Houston, Texas
Country USA
Office office or planner/designer
Client Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Completion in process
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Core Question 1: In how far does this project reveal your concept of future landscapes?

Landscape and/or urban context

  • Buffalo Bayou is located in Houston, Texas
  • It is a major part of the city’s natural landscape that has played an important role in shipping and commerce.
  • The Bayou has been transformed from a resource for business to public amenity.

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Cultural/social/political context

  • The project was initiated by the mayor of Houston but then a non-profit organization was formed to manage planning and implementation.
  • The non-profit is made up of civic, environmental, governmental and business groups and has a director appointed by the mayor.

Spatial analysis of area/project/plan

  • What are the main structural features?
  • How has it been shaped? Were there any critical decisions?

Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes

Analysis of program/function

  • What are the main functional characteristics?
  • How have they been expressed or incorporated?

Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes

Analysis of design/planning process

  • How was the area/project/plan formulated and implemented?
  • Were there any important consultations/collaborations?

Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes

Analysis of use/users

  • How is the area/project/plan used and by whom?
  • Is the use changing? Are there any issues?

Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes

Core Question 2: What is the role of landscape architecture in this project?

You may add 1-2 more core questions as discussed in your group

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References

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