I contributed to the research and theoretical framing, and oversaw the design of each presentation.
Development of commerce in the neighborhood, analyzing the impact of transportation development on the development, and midcentury urban renewal efforts on the destruction, of commercial corridors.
Meanings of Commerce over Time
Typology
Commercial Corridors
Sites of Interest
The themes identified and explored included the following:
• Businesses as community anchors for safety, information, culture, and social interaction
• Commerce as a tool for socioeconomic mobility for immigrants & minorities
• Degradation of signage and storefront architecture over time
• Correlation between transportation and commercial development
The full presentation can be viewed here.
