On the Right Track: A Framework for Evaluating Commercial Corridor Revitalization in New Orleans

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to provide leaders with a clear explanation of commercial corridor revitalization, standard for evaluation, and justification for the support of existing and future commercial corridor revitalization districts in New Orleans, LA. This thesis begins with a definition of commercial corridor revitalization and discussion of how it has been applied in New Orleans, LA. A standard framework for commercial corridor revitalization development and assessment is also established with several steps for implementation included. To test the feasibility, significance and relevance of the proposed framework, all of the steps mentioned were implemented in the New Orleans East Town Center Case Study. Key findings of this research may contribute to the providing a tool that evaluates criteria for evaluating city-wide policies to support the sustainability and vitality of existing and future commercial corridor revitalization districts in New Orleans, LA.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.U.R.P.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Planning and Urban Studies

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Anderson, Alena

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Michelle Thompson
• Anna Brand
• Kara Mattini Renne

• commercial corridor revitalization
• economic development
• neighborhood planning
• community planning and assessment

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1581

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-2638