Research

03 Initial Findings

Observation I

General observation

• Fewer people using site compared to other campus lawns
• Site users were generally individuals or pairs of people
• Used for lower energy, quieter activities

Informal interview I

Freshman studying

• Quiet spot away from Frisbees
• Near outlets
• Near coffee
• Cushier grass than near dorm
• Uses Pausch Bridge in one direction but stairs to return

Informal interview II

Alumni with prospective student

• Exploring campus
• Headed uphill to find music
• Took stairs on a hunch (top and bottom of stairs out of view)

Informal interview III

CMU Employees

• Most direct access between UC and Doherty where they work
• Quiet place to sit, chat, relax
• Recent construction kept this area undiscovered
• “Please don’t change [this]”