The Wellness Project: An Investigation of Oakville's Heart
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This thesis explores the notion of wellness in the Canadian city of Oakville, Ontario, one of Toronto's most affluent suburbs, located approximately 30 kilometers from the city core. The Wellness Project proposes the design of a new heart for the city - an inclusive and accessible public program, situated on a golf course. This thesis argues that wellness is both an environmental factor, tied to health and income, and also about engaging with thoughtful, public space. The Wellness Project proposal seeks to reconcile past, present, and future for a happier community that benefits all, by meditating on the underlying question of, who do we actually design for? Thesis research initially explored metrics and qualifiers of wellness (through wellness and happiness indexes and rankings) and continued with historical site study analysis, and concludes with a proposal for re-developing the Glen Abbey Golf Course - known locally, as the heart of Oakville.
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