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"Treat Everybody Right:" Multidimensional Foodways In Detroit, Alex B. Hill
"Treat Everybody Right:" Multidimensional Foodways In Detroit, Alex B. Hill
Wayne State University Theses
Detroit is assumed to be a “food desert” even with contradicting evidence. With fruits and vegetables available at each of Detroit’s 70+ independent grocery stores, there remains a lack of understanding in consumer preference and perception of nutritional access. It was reported in 2010 that upwards of $200 million in grocery spending leaves the City of Detroit. Throughout the months of July to September 2014, 73 Detroit residents participated in focus groups and group interviews to discuss food purchasing habits and perceptions of food access. Of the 73 participants, 51 completed a Food Purchasing and Eating Patterns (FPEP) survey which …
Investigating The Housing Market For Student Tenants Surrounding An Urban University, Olivia M. Dobbs Ms.
Investigating The Housing Market For Student Tenants Surrounding An Urban University, Olivia M. Dobbs Ms.
Honors College Theses
The private housing market for students around Wayne State University, an urban campus in Detroit, Michigan, stands in a fast-changing period. The area has grown economically from institutional and medical center investment in the past few years, causing occupancy and rents to rise. This follows years of disinvestment that allowed rent rates to fall to comfortable rates for students. The University has published its interest in developing the “campus life” including more off-campus private market housing for students, while developers see potential for even higher rents for young professionals. This study assesses the current perceptions of a sample of rental …