The Right to the (Smart?) City: An Exploration of Community Empowerment Needs and a User-Designed, Practical Approach for Boston Neighborhoods, 2018
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2018
Creator
- Stott, Lauren (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
92 pages (92 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The Right to the (Smart?) City is an exploration of community engagement principles and needs in 2018, a time when pervasive technology promises to solve problems and make city dwellers' lives better. This work includes a comprehensive literature review, project methodology and design technique, as well as a working prototype to empower Boston community members in idea generation, problem-solving, and collective action. The submission documents the field scan, qualitative data collection, and iterative design process that results in a three-pronged approach named YOURBoston, a technology platform designed to help empower residents to exercise their right to the city. This project was created using the principles and theories learned through Emerson College's Civic Media: Art and Practice master's program." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.06E Engagement Lab
Physical Description
92 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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