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The Master’s thesis or an independent design project in the MLA program is the capstone of our graduate education. Topics include creative site design projects, innovative planning approaches, and research in history and theory. Below are this year’s work in tiles, and below that are all prevoius years’ titles. For student work that is maintained in the Rutgers Library system links are provided.
Sachi Patel (2025)
Mapping Movement/ Erasing the LineDelaware River and Its Tributaries Abstract of the Thesis Rivers are often represented as fixed lines on maps, yet they are dynamic, ever-changingsystems that defy such…
Ana Maria Oliynyk (2025)
The project employs research, visual documentation, and design to explore opportunities for connecting people to nature within the built, densely populated urban environment. While the concept of green space is…
Sean Murray (2025)
Critical Regionalism in Landscape Architecture:Re-Design of Papiamento Restaurant (Aruba) About the Project This project was born out of the search for a means of developing an authentic design for region…
Emily Chen (2023)
Pocket Parks: Designing a community hub for art, music, and play in Sunnyside, Queens View the presentation.
Tyler Holden (2023)
Reimagining the Landscape Bench View the presentation.
James Lee (2023)
Roots:Climate Change and Korean Agriculture in the US View the presentation.
Anthony Ruiz (2023)
Elevating Bergenline Avenue: Connecting rooftops to embrace Latin culture. View the presentation.
Alexis Serido (2023)
Public Land, Public Places View the presentation.
James Sialas (2023)
Along the Raritan: Connecting Rutgers Garden to the D&R Canal State Trail View the presentation.
View more Graduate Theses and Projects.
Master’s theses may be found on the Rutgers Libraries Electronic Theses & Dissertations (RUetd)