CREATING EXPERIENCES: THE CITY OF KNOWLEDGE INTERPRETIVE NETWORK Item Type text; Master's Report-Reproduction (electronic) Authors SUSSMAN, RACHEL M. Publisher The University of Arizona. Rights Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. Download date 24/09/2021 18:38:17 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10150/555270 YARP LAR . 66 Arch it Reserve I CREATING EXPERIENCES: THE CITY OF KNOWLEDGE INTERPRETIVE NETWORK Rachel ML Sussman University of Arizona December, 2oo2 CREATING EXPERIENCES: THE CITY OF KNOWLEDGE INTERPRETIVE NETWORK By Rachel M. Sussman Copyright © Rachel M. Sussman 2002 A Master’s Report Submitted to the Faculty of the COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE In the Graduate College THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 2002 STATEMENT BY AUTHOR This thesis has been submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for an advanced degree at The University of Arizona and is deposited in the University Library to be made available to borrowers under rules of the Library. Brief quotations from this thesis are allowable without special permission, provided that accurate acknowledgement of source is made. Requests for permission for extended quotation from or reproduction of this manuscript in whole or in part may be granted by the copyright holder. s ig : APPROVAL BY THESIS DIRECTOR This thesis has been approved on the date shown below: • ( O • O Z Mark Frederickson Date Professor of Landscape Architecture ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank my thesis committee for their time and contribution to the project: Chairman Mark Frederickson, Oscar Blazquez, and R. Brooks Jeffery. I would like to thank the City of Knowledge staff for their support of the project and providing an on-site office and use of the facilities. I would like to extend a special thanks to Magali Jurado for her provocative insights, enthusiasm, and friendship. Also, my thanks to Jorge Riba, Alberto Arosemena, and Alvaro Uribe for providing the opportunity to work on the project and sharing valuable ideas and time. I would also like to acknowledge all survey and interview participants who provided valuable information for the project. Additional thanks goes to all my wonderful family and friends who supported me from afar while I was in Panama and continued to do so in the States. A special thanks goes to Lare Jesski—WW to the eerie, yet fortunate timing of our meeting in Panama City on 9-10-01. Finally, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to my parents, David and Dolores Sussman, for their unconditional love, support, and patience that carried me through my “learning experience.” TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOW LEDGEM ENTS.........................................................................................................................................................................v LIST OF FIG U R E S........................................................................................................................................................................ ........ x LIST OF TABLES.................................... ...................................... ..............................................................................................................xiii ABSTRACT............................................................................................................................................... xv IN TRO D U CTIO N ........................................................................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Need................................................................................................................................ 1 Scope........................................................................................ ......................... ....................................................;...................................... 1 Research M ethodology................................................................................................................................................................;............... 2 PART ONE: THEORY 1. The Experience Economy................................................................................................................... 5 The Knowledge-Wisdom Concept............................................................................................................................ 5 Application of Experience Economy Theory to City of Knowledge............................. ................................................................... 6 The Experience Economy Model................................................................................................................................. ..........................8 The Experience Economy Design Principles.............................................................................................................................. 9 PART TWO: CITY OF KNOWLEDGE/PANAMA ANALYSES & PROJECT IMPLICATIONS 2. Geological, Historical, and Cultural Analysis.............. ................................................................................................ ....................... 13 Geology......................................................................................................................................................................... ............................13 History.... ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Culture.................................................................. 16 Amenities Summary 1 ................................................................ ........................................................................................................... 18 TABLE OF CQNTENTS-Contimed 3. Site Analysis....................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Location................................................................ 19 Transportation and Circulation........................................................................................................................................ ....................... 21 Transportation, Circulation, and Parking Proposals............................................................................................................................... 25 Zoning........;................ 26 Climate........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Flora and Fauna.................................................................................... 30 Topography, Views, Winds........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Buildings/Recreational and Sports Facilities ...........................................................................................................................................33 Other Significant Features...................................................... 35 Amenities Summary 2 ........................................ 36 4. User Group Analysis.....................................................................................................................................................................................37 Survey...........................................................................................................................................................................................................37 Structured Interviews.................................................................................................................................................................................37 Summary of Results.................................................................................................................................................................................-.38 Amenities Summary 3 ............................................. 40 Total Amenities Sum m ary................................ 42 PART THREE: CASE STUDIES 5. Case Studies of Proposed Amenities.......................................................................................................................................................... 47 Adventure/Educational Tours/Boat Ride/Sky T ram .........................................................................................................................47 Gamboa Rainforest R esort...................................................................................................................................................... 47 Panama Jones Tour Operator................................................................................................................................................................47 Bike Rentals/Botanical Gardens/Corporate Garden/Exhibits/Interpretive