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From Vacant To Vibrant: Proposing A New Approach To The Anchor Store Typology, Samantha L. Greenberg
From Vacant To Vibrant: Proposing A New Approach To The Anchor Store Typology, Samantha L. Greenberg
Masters Theses
The ever-evolving retail landscape in the United States represents a narrative of change for local communities. While change may signify instability, it also presents opportunities for innovation. This dichotomy is particularly pertinent in small downtowns, where the faltering of both national chain and locally owned retail establishments is felt, not only by business owners, but by all members of the community. The loss of anchor stores (large stores that serve to draw patrons to a commercial center) has proven especially challenging for downtowns that formerly relied on the consumer traffic generated by a big-name retailer. The loss of anchor stores …
New As Renewal: A Framework For Adaptive Reuse In The Sustainable Paradigm, Luke A. Beck
New As Renewal: A Framework For Adaptive Reuse In The Sustainable Paradigm, Luke A. Beck
Masters Theses
The way in which we approach building design is constantly being influenced by evolving economic, environmental and social parameters. These factors have implications on both pragmatic and aesthetic facets of design. The built environment is not autonomous from its immediate site or the ecologies of the region in which it is located, rather, the former must be designed to symbiotically exist within and enhance the latter. The term ecology is defined as “a branch of science that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.” Although this typically relates to biology, the term can …