Source: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY submitted to NRP
PRE-SETTLEMENT TO CONTEMPORARY TIMES- CULTURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE UPLAND SOUTH: RESEARCH, PLANNING AND DESIGN
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
HATCH
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0231818
Grant No.
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Proposal No.
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Multistate No.
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Project Start Date
Oct 1, 2012
Project End Date
Sep 30, 2017
Grant Year
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Program Code
[(N/A)]- (N/A)
Recipient Organization
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
886 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD RM 202
MORGANTOWN,WV 26505-2742
Performing Department
Resource Management
Non Technical Summary
The critical need that this research addresses is the lack of knowledge of Appalachian cultural landscapes and the lack of access to research, design and planning assistance for communities that wish to revision their future and create public assets from cultural landscapes. This is a critical need especially in areas of economic and environmentally compromised areas. Methods: The methods for the research will include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative analysis will include mapping, documentation and analysis of cultural and natural areas. Mapped elements for analysis will include social, economic, demographic, cultural and natural landscape characteristics and dynamics. Qualitative methods include community design techniques administered within the scope of cultural landscape research. These techniques fulfill the objectives or a more full comprehension of the context for planning, and through interpretation be integrated in the planning and design process. Expected Outcomes: Expected outcomes will be a deeper understanding of Appalachian cultural landscapes; stronger communities in Appalachia; enhanced community environments; and landscapes designed to tell the stories of the past by building on local identity towards a sustainable future. Benefits: This project underscores the need for cultural landscape research and planning through community design assistance and the potential economic, social and environmental benefits of planning and design in Appalachia.
Animal Health Component
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Research Effort Categories
Basic
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Applied
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Developmental
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Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
60860503111100%
Knowledge Area
608 - Community Resource Planning and Development;

Subject Of Investigation
6050 - Communities, areas, and regions;

Field Of Science
3111 - Landscape architecture;
Goals / Objectives
The research and analysis of cultural landscapes allows for informed future planning, design and development. The Upland South/Appalachian regions history is one of dynamic change and constantly evolving new forms. These forms are reflections of cultural values, technologies, local economies and natural environmental context. Planning and design within the context of historical forms with adoption and adaptation of the evolving technologies provides for the advancement of human development and culture; enhanced quality of life for citizens and communities; and regional economic development. Objectives: (1) To comprehend more fully the cultural landscapes of the Upland South region, focusing on West Virginia. (2) To apply this understanding to the planning and design of cultural landscapes. (3) To interpret findings for publication and dissemination to local, state, national, and international audiences. Timetable: For 2012-2013 identify viable projects, build relationships with local stakeholders and officials, identify potential sources of external funding, begin mapping, data collection and inventory. For 2014 conduct historical and case study research, continue mapping and generating new data, engage the community officials, stakeholders and the public through appropriate community design techniques and start planning and design development. For 2015 complete analysis of data, continue planning and design development and begin publication development. For 2016 complete planning and design development, complete publication for comment/peer review, revisit community members and others for comment and. Also in 2016 I will begin identification of related research opportunities. For 2017 complete begin distribution, dissemination and publication phases and secure funds for continuing research. Outputs: As a result of the research planning process expected outputs will be annotated drawing sets and maps that describe the economic and spatial analysis performed by the researcher; annotated plans and drawings that synthesize identified cultural landscape characteristics; annotated plans and drawings that depict proposed planning interventions; annotated designs and plans that depict specific site design describing in text and graphics planning strategies. The above outputs will be synthesized in a published report describing the overall research and planning process.
Project Methods
The methods for the research will include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative analysis will include mapping and recordation of cultural and natural areas. Mapped elements will include social, economic, demographic, cultural and natural landscape characteristics and dynamics. Geographic Information Systems (GIS/GPS) analysis will be a component of cultural landscape assessment and analysis. Other landscape assessment tools and technologies will be applied to the analysis and assessment process as appropriate. These quantitative techniques will allow for more finite comprehensive of the cultural landscapes of the Upland South region, and provide information to be applied to planning and design. Qualitative Analysis community design techniques will be administered within the scope of cultural landscape research. These techniques will fulfill the objectives of a better comprehension of the context for planning, and through interpretation be integrated in the planning and design process. Interviews with property owners, stakeholders, local historians, concerned citizens and the public will inform design and planning. Focus group meetings, narrative collection and surveys will identify environmental themes and issues to be addressed through planning. A variety of individuals, groups, organizations, officials, etc. will be engaged throughout the analysis, assessment, planning and design process as determined by the scope of the project. Observational studies through writing, photography, video and sound recording, conceptual mapping, drawing and other manual, oral, and digital techniques will be applied to the study of cultural landscapes as appropriate. Historical research of a variety of sources (literature, maps, photographs, etc.) will be necessary for the analysis, assessment, planning and design of cultural landscapes. Case study research will be an important component of the overall research procedure.

Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/17

Outputs
Target Audience:Target Audience: Community groups in Tucker County WV- Thomas, Davis and Canaan Valley; Lost Creek WV; Elkins WV; Fairmont WV; Marlinton WV; Fayetteville WV; Mount Hope WV; Randolph County WV; Cheat Lake WV. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?As a new team member with West Virginia University Extension Service I have worked transdisciplinarily with my colleagues, ie. cross-training with other disciplines. I also provided many public presentations to community groups, planning commissions, city councils, etc. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Dissemination of the results was achieved through print and delivery of project reports and design and planning documents, as well as, sharing through digital means. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Community and site plan reports for community groups in Tucker County WV- Thomas, Davis and Canaan Valley; Lost Creek WV; Elkins WV; Fairmont WV; Marlinton WV; Fayetteville WV; Mount Hope WV; Randolph County WV; Cheat Lake WV.

Publications

  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Submitted Year Published: 2018 Citation: Butler, P. 2017. Reaching out in Teaching Landscape- Engagement and Service from the Studio Chapter 35. In TEACHING LANDSCAPE 1: didactics and experiences. European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools. Ed. Karsten J�rgensen. In Draft.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Accepted Year Published: 2017 Citation: Yuill, C., Staniscia, S., Butler, P. Landscape Archaeology and Historic Landscape Characterization in a Landscape of Intensive Energy Resource Development: The Anthropocene and the Appalachians (accepted). ECLAS 2017- Creation/Reaction- Conference. University of Greenwich, London.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Butler, P. M. I., Arbogast, D. W., Eades, D. C., Dougherty, M. J., Faulkes, E. (in press). Transdisciplinary Approach to Tourism and Community Planning- Tucker County, WV. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals- Conference. Clearwater Beach, FL: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Butler, P. M. I., Yuill, C. B. (in press). Revealing integrated industrial narratives through digital reconstruction of a historic cultural landscape in Appalachia. American Association of Geographers- Conference. Washington, DC: American Association of Geographers.


Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16

Outputs
Target Audience:Residents and economic development authority officers of Wyoming County WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of Tucker County WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of McDowell County WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of Alum Creek, WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of Hardy County WV. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture members and conference attendees. Community Development Society Conference members and conference attendees. West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center employees and conference attendees. National Association of Community Development and Extension Professionals members and conference attendees American Association of Geographers members and conference attendees. Landscape Archaeology Scholars Changes/Problems:My new position as Extension Specialist (12 month appointment) is a major change as I am now able to access the collaborative environment of the WVU Extension Community Resources and Economic Development (recently renamed the Family and Community Development) group in performing research and outreach, especially through teaching. I am also now the Director of the Community Engagement Lab in the School of Design and Community Development at West Virginia University which will provide more opportunities to create interdisciplinary teams in the execution of landscape research, planning and design. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Presenting and participating in meetings and conferences especially at the WV Brownfields Conference, Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (unable to attend but contributed to the presentation), and the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture Conference provided for training and professional development. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through previously listed conference presentations, publications, and invited speaking engagements. Working in communities through a participatory design and planning process allows for dissemination. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue to publish results of ongoing studies. Continue to acquire external funding to support place-based research. Continue to disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences. Work with West Virginia University Extension through a newly appointed Extension Specialist position in collaboration with the Community Resources and Economic Development group.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Cultural landscape research within the Appalachian region was accomplished through execution of the following project with assistance from a Master of Landscape Architecture graduate assistant: 2016 "Tucker County Cultural Tourism Planning" Funded through a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. Principal Investigators: Doug Arbogast, Jinyang Deng, Peter Butler, Daniel Eades (25% each) with the Tucker Community Foundation. $60,000 (LA $23,017) Planning and design was also completed in Alum Creek, Hardy County with the Eastern WV Technical and Community College, Parsons, Coketon, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley WV through a class project. The projects all sought to envision and implement designed spaces that would enhance the quality of life for citizens and communities and spur economic development. The publications and presentations listed previously contribute to the understanding and comprehension of the local and regional cultural landscape especially in relation to post-industrial landscapes.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P, Kyber, A., Campbell, A., Wittner, K. (2016) Hands-On Design for Hands-On Learning. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture (CELA) In Landscape Research Record No. 3. Austin, TX. pp. 68-80. ISSN 2471-8335
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P. M. I., Yuill, C. B. (2016). Appalachian Landscape and Architecture through the Lens of Extraction. Multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research in Landscape Archaeology (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 1-12). Amsterdam: Multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research in Landscape Archaeology- Landscape Archeology Conference 2014 proceedings- Seeing heritage through the lenses of landscapes- University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P. Maumbe, K. Community development through participatory action research: A case study of Wyoming County, WV CELA 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P., Yuill, C. Revealing integrated industrial narratives through digital reconstruction of a historic cultural landscape CELA 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Kyber, A., Yuill, C., Butler, P., Sloane, M. In-situ community design- transdisciplinary storefront as performative space CELA 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Accepted Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P. M. I., Arbogast, D. W., Eades, D. C., Dougherty, M. J., Faulkes, E. (in press). Transdisciplinary Approach to Tourism and Community Planning- Tucker County, WV. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals- Conference. Clearwater Beach, FL: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Preservation Alliance of West Virginia This Place Matters. Presentation Contributor (with Arbogast). Session: Connecting Heritage Sites with Technology. Digitizing Assets and Prioritizing Community Input. September 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: WV Brownfields Assistance Center. Guest Panelist Site design and reuse planning: a picture is worth a million $$$ at Annual Conference. September 2016.


Progress 10/01/14 to 09/30/15

Outputs
Target Audience:Residents and economic development authority officers of Wyoming County WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of Tucker County WV. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture members and conference attendees. Community Development Society Conference members and conference attendees. West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center employees and conference attendees. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Presenting and participating in meetings and conferences especially at the WV Brownfields Conference, the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture Conference, and the Community Development Society conference provided for training and professional development. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through previously listed conference presentations, publications, and invited speaking engagements. Working in communities through a participatory design and planning process allows for dissemination. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue to publish results of ongoing studies. Continue to acquire external funding to support place-based research. Continue to disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Cultural landscape research within the Appalachian region was accomplished through execution of the following projects: "Community Planning for Recreation and Heritage Tourism in Oceana, WV and surrounding area." and "Community Planning for Recreation and Heritage Tourism in Mullens, WV and surrounding area." Planning and design was also completed in Monongah, WV through a class project. The projects all sought to envision and implement designed spaces that would enhance the quality of life for citizens and communities and spur economic development. The publications and presentations listed previously contribute to the understanding and comprehension of the local and regional cultural landscape especially in relation to post-industrial landscapes.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2016 Citation: Butler, P., Yuill, C. Appalachian Landscape and Architecture through the Lens of Extraction 3rd International Landscape Archaeology Conference
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: *Butler, P., Yuill, C. US Steel and Gary WV? a cultural landscape study in corporate paternalism CELA 2015. Manhattan, Kansas, March 24?28, 2015
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Kyber, A., *Butler P. An artists reflection on community-design build projects in two Northern West Virginia mining communities CELA 2015.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Kyber, A., Yuill, C., *Butler, P. The Beltline District Storefront: Your neighborhood your future, a real-time university engagement program in Fairmont, WV Community Development Society 2015.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: *Yuill, Charles B. and Peter M. Butler. Addressing the Challenges of Landscape Archaeology in the Central Appalachians of the USA with a Multi-sensor Data Collection Strategy. Aerial Archeology Research Group International Meeting.


Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14

Outputs
Target Audience: Residents and economic development authority officers of Wyoming County WV. Residents and economic development authority officers of McDowell County WV. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture members and conference attendees. International Landscape Archeology Conference members and conference attendees. West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center employees and conference attendees. Preservation Alliance of West Virginia employees, members and conference attendees. Renewable Energy in West Virginia employees, members and conference attendees. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Presenting at the WV Brownfields Conference, the West Virginia Renewable Energy Conference, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia Conference, the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture Conference, and the 3rd International Landscape Archeology Conference provided for the training and professional development. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Through previously listed conference presentations, publications, and invited speaking engagements. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue to publish results of ongoing studies. Continue to acquire external funding to support place-based research. Continue to disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Cultural landscape research within the Appalachian region was accomplished through execution of the following projects: “Community Planning for Recreation and Heritage Tourism in Pineville, WV and surrounding area.” and “Recreational and Educational Trail Planning in Welch, WV at Indian Ridge.” Planning and design was also completed in Osage, WV through a class project. The projects all sought to envision and implement designed spaces that would enhance the quality of life for citizens and communities and spur economic development. In Osage WV, with Prof. Kyber, together with students and volunteers constructed a community garden and performance space in a derelict downtown lot.The publications and presentations listed previously contribute to the understanding and comprehension of the local and regional cultural landscape.

Publications

  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Campbell, A., Butler, P., Hosogaki, A., Chu, J. 2014. Reimagining a Sustainable Future for Mine-Scarred Lands. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture (CELA). In Landscape Research Record No.1. Austin TX. pp.201-213. ISBN 978-0-9853013-2-3
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: *Yuill, C., *Butler, P. Remnants, Remains, Ruins and Traces: Documenting, Managing and Interpreting Culturally Significant Landscapes Within the Context Of An Active Industrial Landscape. CELA 2014 LAYERS: Landscape, City, and Community. Baltimore MD March 26-29
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Butler, P., Yuill, C. Appalachian Landscape and Architecture through the Lens of Extraction 3rd International Landscape Archaeology Conference 2014 Rome, 17th  20th of September 2014
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Butler, P., Yuill, C. Integrating Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning with GPS for Heritage Site and Structure Documentation, Management and Monitoring in West Virginias Industrial Landscape Preservation Alliance of West Virginia Conference 2014. Huntington, W.V. September 26-27 2014


Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13

Outputs
Target Audience: Community leaders and the general public primarily in rural West Virginia. Scholars in the disciplines of environmental design, landscape architecture, architecture, and others. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Working with graduate students in applying methods for cultural landscape analysis and visualization. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Communities have directly impacted through the production of plans, designs and management guidance documents. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue to work with the public, community leaders, and identified stakeholders in performing cultural landscape research and planning.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Research and analysis of cultural landscapes enhancing the comprehension of Appalachian cultural landscapes- roadways, communities, mine-scarred landscapes, and agricultural landscapes. Planning and design/management for cultural landscapes in Appalachia.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Butler, P., Yuill, C., Kinder, P. Riley, A., Cameron, N. 2013. Brownfields Planning And Design In Appalachia: Context, Process and Visualizing Change in Berney, Rachel, editor. Urban Nature, the Proceedings of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference 2011. pp. 563-582. Los Angeles: Figueroa Press.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Butler, P., Campbell, A., Chu, J., Riley, A. 2013. Making Visible Alternative Futures on Mine-scarred Lands in Appalachia. The Visibility of Research. Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC). 2013. pp. 88-95. Charlotte, NC. ISBN 978-0-615-78533-2
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2014 Citation: Campbell, A., Butler, P., Hosogaki, A., Chu, J. 2013. Reimagining a Sustainable Future for Mine-Scarred Lands. Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture (CELA) 2013. In Proceedings: CELA March 26-31, 2013. Austin, TX (Accepted in Press)