Date of Award
Spring 5-2012
Degree Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology and Sociology
Committee Chair
Jeffrey Kaufmann
Committee Chair Department
Anthropology and Sociology
Committee Member 2
David Cochran
Committee Member 2 Department
Geography and Geology
Committee Member 3
Bridget Hayden
Committee Member 3 Department
Anthropology and Sociology
Abstract
Through a case study in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this research explores the need for cultural competence in urban economic development of neighborhoods. I place at the forefront the need for a collective community voice in the discussions and negotiations of future development, and argue that a lack of that voice has contributed to stunted economic growth.
In addition, through this case study I demonstrate that there may be systems in place intended to "solve" the problem of economic underdevelopment, but in reality only perpetuate the lack of economic growth. In this case, a reliance on the local bus system has made it more difficult for development to occur in the area where it is needed most.
Copyright
2012, Kelly Jo Davila
Recommended Citation
Davila, Kelly Jo, "Distant Neighbors: Negotiating Space and Urban Development in a Southern Mississippi Community" (2012). Master's Theses. 452.
https://aquila.usm.edu/masters_theses/452