Case Studies | Chapter 4

CASE STUDIES

After identifying the cases for further study, sources of information on each were investigated to determine whether or not sufficient information existed for metric analyses. Information sources were variable, and some projects had limited information that was both available to and accessible by the public. However, four cases emerged from the rest as having the most useful information available: Lone Oaks Farm, Seattle Children’s PlayGarden, Grow Dat Youth Farm, and Sunol Water Temple Agricultural Park. Information on these four projects was found via multiple online sources including local newspaper articles, design firm project descriptions, non-profit organization websites, and community blogs. Designers, clients, and owners of the projects were contacted via email in the hopes of retrieving more information, however, none responded. Background information of each case was researched to provide context for each of the four project cases which were then analyzed according to the established metrics.