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Impacting Urban Futures

DAAPworks School of Planning
Impacting Urban Futures
How can a memorial garden or greenspace be effectively designed to assist adults grieving the loss of a loved one?
This research demonstrates the positive effects of gardens on the well being of those grieving the loss of a loved one in the United States. This project creates a guideline for constructing an effective memorial garden using components such as motion, stillness, privacy, community, plant choice, and other design elements. The author also includes a recommended plant list for the midwest United States and reading recommendations for garden design.
Ethan Rettig - BS HORT
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