Victory Square : a case study in municipal planning for inner-city revitalization
department or school: Applied Science, Faculty of
department or school: Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCV
creator: Vaisbord, Peter Alexander
issued: 2009-02-03T00:00:00
issued: 1995
related degree: Master of Arts in Planning - MA (Plan)
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: This case study provides an analysis and evaluation of a contemporary inner-city revitalization initiative, the subject case being the Victory Square planning process and subsequent draft Concept Plan released in June, 1995. The subject case is analyzed in terms of the impact of inner city "revitalization" initiatives on the low-income residents who live within districts targeted for revitalization, the fundamental question being: "Who benefits (or suffers) from revitalization efforts?" Evaluation of the subject case begins with the normative proposition that direct benefits from revitalization should accrue to the existing residents of affected low-income communities. The central research question involves identification of the key elements or characteristics of planning process and policy necessary to achieve the normatively defined outcome. These elements are employed as criteria against which the subject case is analyzed and evaluated. The thesis reviews the evolution of urban renewal/revitalization strategies in the post-war period, and parallel shifts in inner-city demographics as Vancouver continues its transition to a post-industrial economy. Gentrification trends, land use policies, and the senior government retreat from housing, are discussed in terms of their negative consequences for low-income inner-city residents.
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note: VICTORY SQUARE: A CASE STUDY IN MUNICIPAL PLANNING FOR INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION by PETER A L E X A N D E R VAISBORD B.A. (Philosophy), University of British Columbia, 1980 L L . B . , University of British Columbia, 1987 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL F U L F I L M E N T OF T H E REQUIREMENT FOR T H E D E G R E E OF M A S T E R OF ARTS (PLANNING) 1 in T H E F A C U L T Y OF G R A D U A T E STUDIES School of Community and Regional Planning We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard T H E UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA November 1995 ® Peter Alexander Vaisbord, 1995 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department- of 6>fYtmUflrkf ^IfyjtdnaJ ?/anO/sy The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada Date hl&\Jmbtf 3L1} /ffs" DE-6 (2/88) ABSTRACT This case study provides an analysis and evaluation of a contemporary inner-city revitalization initiative, the subject case being the Victory Square planning process and subsequent draft Concept Plan released in June, 1995. The subject case is analyzed in terms of the impact of inner city "revitalization" initiatives on the low-income residents who live within districts targeted for revitalization, the fundamental question being: "Who benefits (or suffers) from revitalization efforts?" Evaluation of the subject case begins with the normative proposition that direct benefits from revitalization should accrue to the existing residents of affected low-income communities. The central research question involves identification of the key elements …
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
spatial: Vancouver (B.C.)
spatial: Victory Square (Vancouver, B.C.)
date issued: 1996-05
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0087034
language: eng
degree discipline: Planning
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
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scholar level: Graduate
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4115