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Abstract
College students’ mental health and overall well-being is steadily declining, and institutions are struggling to meet the demand for mental health resources. Although research consistently shows the positive effect of nature on mental health and overall well-being, colleges do not seem to be prioritizing naturalistic, restorative space on campus. Using existing frameworks for designing restorative landscapes, this thesis examines the specific needs of college students and creates a new framework for campus restorative landscapes. The framework is refined through case studies and evaluated as a design tool through application by redesigning an existing campus landscape.