My process of constructing the argument that the built environment of the Atlanta BeltLine encourages the community to be more engaged derived from a general outline and a list of keyword search terms. For researchers or any curious minds, the information below may be helpful.
Potential Thesis: How does the design of the Atlanta BeltLine help the community become more engaged?
Bikers looking at a mural on the BeltLine path
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T. The design of the Beltline path encourages residents and businesses to be more involved in the community.
I. The length of the BeltLine pathway gives businesses/organizations more space for opportunities to reach out to the community and allow the residents to be more involved.
A. How long is the pathway?
B. What businesses/organizations are present near the pathway?
C. How does the community get more involved?
II. The BeltLine is an example of urban community design that creates the opportunity for Atlanta neighborhoods to come together and be a part of what is going on in Atlanta.
A. What is going on in Atlanta?
B. What is urban community design?
C. What other places have tried the urban community design theory?
III. The different forms of art and activities pulls the attention of the residents and increases involvement.
A. What types of art is there on the pathway?
B. How does the art and activities increase community involvement?
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