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University of New Orleans

Corner Culture: Corner Stores in the Black Pearl Neighborhood of New Orleans

Abstract

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<p>The corner store represents a significant part of New Orleans' history and neighborhoods. From essential grocery providers to bars and restaurants full of local character, these buildings have held a number of roles in the community. These roles have changed in response to development patterns, market pressures, and land-use regulation. A number of these traditional businesses still exist today as neighborhood cultural institutions throughout the city. Many more, however, have faced conversions to residential buildings, abandonment, or demolition. This case study addresses the significance of the corner store, identifies a number of factors leading to its decline, and suggests that a newly revised Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in the city of New Orleans should reserve a place for these neighborhood businesses.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
M.U.R.P.
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Planning and Urban Studies
Year
2010

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • McCarthy, Andrea
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Nelson, Marla
  • Thompson, Michelle
  • Villavaso, Stephen

Subjects

dc:subject × 5

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1226
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-2209

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

McCarthy, Andrea. Corner Culture: Corner Stores in the Black Pearl Neighborhood of New Orleans. Thesis thesis, 2010. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1226