Date of Award
5-2016
Degree Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Kathryn J. Madden, AICP, M.C.P., S.M.Arch.S., Chief Instructor
Second Reader
Yvette Dyson, Executive Director of Worcester Common Ground, Inc., Community Development Corporation
Keywords
Bioshelter, Community Development Corporations, Community Development, Urban Agriculture, Worcester MA
Abstract
This report has been generated for Worcester Common Ground, Inc., (WCG) Community Development Corporation to support their vision of transforming a formerly vacant parcel of land into a community bioshelter. A bioshelter is a specialized greenhouse, powered by passive energy (solar, wind, rainwater), that is capable of year-round food production. This research is rooted within a conceptual framework of urban agriculture, ecological design and community development. Approximately twenty-five interviews were conducted with a range of stakeholders in order to determine community needs, potential uses and feasibility for a bioshelter. The first section of findings of this report highlights shared themes from stakeholders including prospective partnerships, long-term sustainability and broader impacts of the project. Finally, the report recommends an educational orientation for the bioshelter and illustrates corresponding management structures and actionable next steps in the planning process.
Recommended Citation
Hersh, Joseph, "Jaques Avenue Bioshelter Report: An Assessment of Needs, Potential Uses and Partnerships in Worcester, MA" (2016). Sustainability and Social Justice. 23.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/23
Worcester
Yes
