The purpose of the creative project is to propose a revitalization strategy with emphasis on certain components for the central business district (CBD), of Hammond, Indiana.In order to properly assess the condition of the CBD, an historic overview of the CBD's development provide insights into how the area has developed into its present physical state. Further information is gained by looking at the density of building cover in the CBD, mapping the change over a 95 year period. A detailed survey of the present status of the CBD is conducted to assess the present assets and liabilities within the area.The revitalization strategy itself focuses on tying the CBD together, using abandoned railroad right-of-way in the center of the area as a connecting link between what now is two physically separated sectors of the CBD. The strategy is formulated in order to take advantage of all potential opportunities already existing within the CBD.The future of the Hammond CBD is found to rest in the maintenance and preservation of its historic resources, as well as an innovative strategy to take the best advantage of present opportunities. / Department of Urban Planning

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Carleton University, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-86). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2008. / Title from PDF title page (viewed May 27, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-115)

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf [143-150]).

Thesis (Honors)--College of William and Mary, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-105). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Santa Cruz, 1998. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 446-467).

Title from first page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-45).

Thesis (M.P.A. )--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2006. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2933. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as 1 leaf (3). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-69).

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2007. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Ralph Johnson. Includes bibliographical references.

Os supermercados de pequeno e mÃdio porte vÃm enfrentando o aumento da concorrÃncia no setor nos Ãltimos anos, devido a diversos fatores, tais como: o fortalecimento e entrada das grandes redes nacionais e internacionais no Brasil, a proliferaÃÃo no nÃmero de concorrentes locais e o baixo poder de barganha junto aos fornecedores. Diante deste cenÃrio, as pequenas e mÃdias empresas supermercadistas de Fortaleza passaram a buscar alternativas para sobreviver. Tem-se como exemplo a formaÃÃo de centrais de negÃcios locais, cujo objetivo principal à conseguir comprar produtos a preÃos mais competitivos, alÃm da troca de experiÃncia. Este estudo buscou verificar se as estratÃgias de formaÃÃo de redes associativas contribuem para que as PMEâs supermercadistas se tornem mais competitivas dentro de um ambiente de forte concorrÃncia diante das grandes redes. A metodologia da pesquisa fundamenta-se no levantamento bibliogrÃfico, cujo objetivo foi ampliar o conhecimento teÃrico sobre a formaÃÃo estratÃgica de centrais de negÃcios. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa de natureza exploratÃria junto a trÃs redes supermercadistas de Fortaleza, utilizando-se de uma entrevista semiestruturada com os associados. O que se pÃde observar, pela pesquisa de campo qualitativa, foi uma situaÃÃo positiva e favorÃvel para os supermercados que se associaram, no entanto, a formaÃÃo da rede, apesar de sua importÃncia para manter vivas as PMEâs do setor supermercadista, nÃo pode ser adotada como Ãnica estratÃgia para sua sustentabilidade. à necessÃria uma administraÃÃo direcionada Ãs necessidades dos clientes de cada loja, como alternativas para manter sua competitividade. / The supermarkets of small and medium businesses are facing increased competition in the industry in recent years due to several factors, such as: the strengthening and entry of large national and international networks in Brazil, the proliferation in the number of local competitors and the low power to bargain with suppliers. Given this scenario, small and medium enterprises supermarket of Fortaleza began to look for alternatives to survive. We as an example, the formation of networks of local purchase, whose main goal was to buy products at more competitive prices, besides the exchange of experience. This study finds that the strategies for training of associative networks that help SMEâs supermarket become more competitive in an environment of strong competition before the major networks. The methodology of the survey is based on lifting bibliographic, whose goal was to broaden the theoretical knowledge about the formation of strategic business networks. A qualitative research was conducted exploratory in nature with the three networks supermarket from Fortaleza, using a semistructured with the members. What was noted by the field of qualitative research was positive and favorable for the supermarkets that are associated. However, the formation of networks in spite of its importance to keep alive the SME sectorâs supermarket can not be adopted as one strategy for its sustainability. We need an administration targeted the needs of customers in each store, as alternatives to maintain their competitiveness.