Website Introduction: Throughout this semester, I have researched Rock Creek Park as my commonplace from Ruben Castaneda’s book, S Street Rising. The research that I have conducted has both changed me and inspired me on issues I honestly never thought existed. I have analyzed the history of Rock Creek Park, the threats that face the park, and […]
Posts from May 2017
“His & Hers? Designing for a Post-Gender Society”
Suzanne Tick’s “His & Hers? Designing for a Post-Gender Society” argues for the need of gender inclusion by also stating how the gender roles have also changed a great deal in recent years. Tick argues that the roles have changed between male and female, and there are multiple gender identities, […]
Cities of Rhetoric
In David Fleming’s final chapter of City of Rhetoric, he truly wraps up along with building on his continued theme of the need for a Built Environment by having a “commonplace.” Fleming argues in his final chapter that there is a need for the commonplace to be content within […]
Annotated Bibliography 5 & 6
Hudson, Paul. “How To Make Yourself Happier; The Effect Our Environment Has On Us.” Elite Daily. 23 April 2013. This reading provides much insight and knowledge as to how we can all make ourselves happier and live much more productive lives. The environment affects all of us and no matter where we are – it […]
Exterior and Political
Walking through the park, I got another glimpse of the Pierce Mill and when I saw this sight, I couldn’t help but also reflect on the beauty of such an historical park. There are many parks which might bring history which Rock Creek Park certainly does, there are many parks which might bring relaxation which […]