| Summary: | <p>This case study focused on the Neshoba County Fair, located outside of
Philadelphia, Mississippi, to investigate the role of design elements that foster a sense of
community within the built environment. The fairground is unique because it exhibits
two developed areas that portray different approaches to design: one that is sensitive to
the landscape and one that is less respectful of original development practices.</p>
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This research utilized a mailed survey, distributed to cabin owners within the
fairground boundary. The survey examined whether cabin owners of the fair relate the
sense of community with the elements in their built environment, as well as their
perceptions of the fairgrounds.</p>
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The results of this research indicate that cabin owners would prefer to be close to
the areas of activity. Findings further indicate that how the individual elements are
integrated into the built environment is what promotes sense of community, not the
elements themselves. </p>
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