Abstract
People, places, and spaces; how are they connected and what influence do they have on neighborhoods? This paper attempts to quantify these broad concepts into a theoretical framework that addresses the social and physical environments of neighborhoods and considers how, when these are developed together, a declining neighborhood can become viable in an equitable and sustainable manner. Literature by other scholars was reviewed to provide support for the theory and to develop the methodology that was conducted. Three neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh were looked at over time to understand the influence social and physical factors may have on the viability of a neighborhood. This case study looks at and draws conclusions about the social and physical aspects of a neighborhood environment as well as other factors such as location and exogenous forces that can influence the sustainable revitalization of inner-city neighborhoods.
Advisor
Burnell, James
Department
Urban Studies
Recommended Citation
Wein, Amiel Alejandrina Portillo, "People, Places, and Spaces: a Case Study of Sustainable Revitalization in Three Pittsburgh Neighborhoods" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 228.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/228
Disciplines
Urban Studies
Keywords
neighborhood revitalization, sustainability
Publication Date
2012
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2012 Amiel Alejandrina Portillo Wein