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Loyola Urquiza, Alejandro

This graduate project examines the interdependence of the global water crisis, freshwater biodiversity loss, and the environmental impact of golf courses, which pose significant risks to surface and groundwater quality. It highlights the critical role of freshwater ecosystems in sustaining biodiversity and human welfare, particularly under the stress of the global water demand and climate crises. Innovative solutions will be explored to reimagine the University Golf Course at the University of British Columbia into a multifunctional sustainable landscape that enhances urban biodiversity and resilience. By integrating permaculture and regenerative design principles, the proposal seeks to create dynamic, adaptable landscapes that serve as riparian buffers, support freshwater biodiversity, and promote a balanced hydrological cycle. The re-envisioned design focuses on creating interconnected habitats and natural filtration systems to address critical environmental challenges while maintaining the recreational value of the golf course, thereby fostering a symbiotic relationship with ecosystems in the adjacent freshwater wetlands and creeks in the Pacific Spirit Regional Park Area.

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University of British Columbia. LARC 598

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0442071

Applied Science, Faculty of; Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), School of

Unreviewed

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