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Research Projects 1995-1998 UPP conducts research in a number of areas related to our project work. Service learning: Service learning is an approach to education that involves practical work for communities, with a civic service orientation, and incorporates structured reflection on the part of students. The Urban Places Project has examined service learning in planning and design programs in North America. We have also surveyed our own students involved with service learning projects to evaluate educational outcomes. Articles based on this work are forthcoming in the Journal of Architectural and Planning Research and have been published in Landscape Journal. Puerto Ricans and space: Many UPP projects are carried out in neighborhoods with ethnic Puerto Rican residents. The Urban Places Project is currently conducting research on the use of space by Puerto Ricans in northern climates. This research will be used in future project work. An article on this work is forthcoming in Landscape Journal. Participatory methods and young people: The Urban Places Project often works with young people. UPP is examining methods of participating with youth in planning and design projects. An article on this work has been published in Landscape Review.

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