A Case Study Analysis of the Barefoot Path Spalt as Linear Playscape

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dc.contributor.advisorLandman, Karen
dc.contributor.authorSpiller, Manuel
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-03T20:07:06Z
dc.date.available2023-05-03T20:07:06Z
dc.date.copyright2023-05-01
dc.date.created2023-04-26
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Environmental Design and Rural Developmenten_US
dc.degree.grantorUniversity of Guelphen
dc.degree.nameMaster of Landscape Architectureen_US
dc.degree.programmeLandscape Architectureen_US
dc.description.abstractTrails and playgrounds in urban, sub-urban, and rural contexts serve many different purposes, but generally cater to either children or caregivers. Linear playscapes, or trails with play equipment, consider all generations but are underutilized and understudied. This study identifies performance indicators for, and benefits of, linear playscapes. Data is collected via a case study of a barefoot path in Spalt, Germany, and its linear playscape character is evaluated via interpretive criticism. The research reveals that linear playscape installations are suitable for a large range of projects due to their design versatility, budgetary flexibility, and spatial efficiency. Trail-side play elements may also encourage family interaction and offer recreational value for children and caregivers. Linear playscapes introduce a versatile, family-centric recreation design option that adds value to new and existing trails. Their linear form manages movement through space, offering unique programming and design opportunities.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10214/27523
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Guelphen
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/*
dc.subjectplayen_US
dc.subjectlinear playscapeen_US
dc.subjectcase studyen_US
dc.subjectbarefooten_US
dc.subjecttrailen_US
dc.subjectsensoryen_US
dc.subjectfamily interactionen_US
dc.subjectplaygrounden_US
dc.subjectrecreation trailen_US
dc.titleA Case Study Analysis of the Barefoot Path Spalt as Linear Playscapeen_US
dc.typeThesisen
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