Introduction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Robert Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Postwar Period ◽  
Industrial Change ◽  
Industrial Decline ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Vision ◽  
The City

This chapter examines Chicago's industrial decline and the response of the city's place-dependent bourgeoisie to its fading fortunes. It charts the history of industrial change between 1920 and 1975 and looks at the creation of industrial redevelopment programs in the city of Chicago in the postwar years as city leaders responded to these industrial changes. It also argues that the city of Chicago experienced industrial decline from the 1920s and city leaders implemented several industrial renewal initiatives in the postwar period in an attempt to reverse industrial decline. The chapter explains how the industrial renewal failed, emphasizing on the place-dependent coalitions of developers, financiers, politicians, small business owners, and industrial managers that worked to counter deindustrialization were fighting a losing battle. It mentions alliances that consisted of people from real estate, health, education, finance, and government that pushed a new vision for Chicago.

scholarly journals Contemporary symbols in the space of Baku

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-136
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Kaczmarska
Keyword(s):  
Political Influence ◽  
Visual Image ◽  
Ancient History ◽  
National Leader ◽  
Eurovision Song Contest ◽  
City Space ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Vision ◽  
Soviet Russia ◽  
The City

When performing even a cursory analysis of the visual image of contemporary Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, one simply cannot ignore its ancient history, the political influence of nearby powers and the almost age-old dependence on Soviet Russia. The regaining of independence in 1991, associated with the policy of then-national leader Heydar Aliyev, stimulated the young country’s ambition to open up to the world and organise an international cultural event. The preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 initiated another construction boom in the history of Baku, fuelled with petrodollars, and became an occasion to present a new vision of the capital. In the years 2007–2012, numerous new cultural, artistic and sports buildings were constructed and which are now a hallmark and symbol of contemporary Baku. One such building, which creates a new, futuristic city space and is presented in the article, is the Heydar Aliyev Centre, a centre of art and museum designed by Zaha Hadid. The author notes the creative intent, external appearance and structure of the building, as well as new means of expression in creating place-based ambience. Also noted were the use of contemporary art in the creation of attractive utilitarian spaces. Other presented buildings display the ages-old symbols of the ‘Land of Fire’ in a new way and are embedded into the contemporary panorama of the city

Living in a Fool’s Paradise

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86
Author(s):  
Mark Hogan
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Residential Location ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Industrial Decline ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post Industrial ◽  
The City

This article investigates the political processes and attitudes that have prevented San Francisco from adequately dealing with many of its challenges. It posits that the city is at risk of becoming a caricature of its former self if attitudes towards accepting and preparing for the future do not change as a chronic shortage of housing threatens to push many long-time residents out. The history of anti-development attitudes since the 1980s is reviewed, tracing the rebound from post-industrial decline to becoming a highly desirable residential location and the home to some of the world’s most innovative companies.

Winning or Losing?

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2-2018) ◽  
pp. 37-52
Author(s):  
Stefan Moitra
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Trade Union ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Moral Economy ◽  
Industrial Change ◽  
Mining Communities ◽  
Slow Fading ◽  
Industrial Decline ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mine Workers

The history of the West German coal mining industry since the late 1950s can be seen as a story of industrial decline and at the same time as a success story for a corporatist politics of “social responsibility”. The mining trade union together with the state and the companies all participated in sustaining a mode of shrinkage that allowed to avoid sudden mass unemployment and keep up a slow fading of the industry over six decades. This process, however, was a matter of constant re-negotiation. Calling on the principle of social responsibility constituted a crucial element in the moral economy of industrial decline. Yet the state’s structural and financial support for the mining communities went along with changing work environments and increased pressures for the mine workers. This article juxtaposes the memories of shop stewards, trade union officials and other workers’ representatives who had to negotiate such terms of industrial change with the narratives of mine workers and employees subjected to these measures. It asks for the extent to which the narratives and interpretations of mine closure overlap or differ for these two memory collectives.

Developing Urban Tourism for Taman Bungkul as Tourist Destination in Surabaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agres Tjahjoko
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
The City

Surabaya tourism is one activity that is attractive to domestic and International Tourist, they manage their routinity and boredom by visiting a place where they can find comfort and pleasure. Tourism attraction is very important to attract tourist visit, one of the tourism object visited the most is taman bungkul Surabaya. Great location in the middle of the city, with an area of 900 m2 and is easily accessed. Taman bungkul has a complete facilities, the are childrens playground, jogging track, 33 m diameter amphitheatre, comfortable seat and unique, free wifi conection, those are all provided freely to satisfy visitors. All of those are making taman bungkul crowded with visitors. Visitors are from cycling community, motorcycle communit,pedestrians, etc. They come to meet their friends and relax with them. Problems emerge in Saturday and Sunday, parking capacity is not sufficient an it jeopardize the traffic flow. Toilet also not adequate because it is available only on a spot. Methods used to obtain primary data is direct field observation, interview with visitors and some small business owners, and documentation by photo taking. Secondary data is obtained by studying books related to this research topic. A finding resulted from this research: taman bungkul Surabaya has the potency to become the iconic of Surabaya as a place for tourists to visit, by managing better the parking area, the stree vendors and the toilet.

scholarly journals REKONSTRUKSI WARUNG ROKOK KAKI LIMA: MENGEMAS POTRET BUDAYA ASLI MASYARAKAT JAKARTA DALAM MEDIA BARU

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Ika Rachmayanti ◽  
Doni Moriko ◽  
Aldo Fernando Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
History Of ◽  
The City ◽  
Cultural Media ◽  
Business Media ◽  
Viable Business

<strong>Abstract</strong><br />The phenomenon of street stall vendors has become an inseparable part of the built environment of cities in Indonesia, especially Jakarta as a metropolitan city. The existence of stalls, although already part of the history of trade in Indonesia, eventually grew to become not just a means of trade and economy but also a social and cultural media of the city. The research team will explore in how the existence of street stalls,<br />especially cigarette stalls commonly found in Jakarta affect the city’s public space. Mapping typology of cigarette stalls is obtained from quantitative data analysis resulted from survey to certain number of stalls responders. The result of the analysis helps concept design development that reconstruct existing warung typology into an alternative solution in the form of a cigarette shop design concept that is expected to be an input for the relevant government agencies, as well as for business owners to develop a more viable business media and not disturbing the aesthetics of the city.<br /><div> </div><div> </div><strong>Abstrak</strong><br />Fenomena warung pedagang kaki lima telah menjadi bagian yang tidak dapat terpisahkan dari lingkungan binaan kota-kota di Indonesia, terutama Jakarta sebagai kota metropolitan. Keberadaan warung walaupun sudah menjadi bagian dari sejarah perdagangan di Indonesia pada akhirnya tumbuh menjadi bukan hanya sekedar sarana perdagangan dan ekonomi namun juga menjadi media sosial dan budaya kota tersebut, dengan adanya kemajemukan fungsi yang menjadi karakteristik urbanisasi di kota besar. Tim peneliti akan mengupas<br />bagaimanakah keberadaan warung kaki lima khususnya warung rokok<br />yang umum dijumpai di Jakarta mempengaruhi struktur ruang publik kota.<br />Pemetaan tipologi warung rokok diperoleh dari analisa data kuantitatif yang dihasilkan oleh survey terhadap responden warung dalam jumlah. Hasil dari analisa tersebut menjadi dasar pengembangan konsep desain yang merupakan rekonstruksi dari tipologi warung yang sudah ada menjadi sebuah alternatif solusi berupa konsep desain warung rokok yang diharapkan dapat menjadi masukan bagi instansi pemerintah terkait, juga bagi pemilik bisnis untuk mengembangkan media berbisnis yang lebih layak dan tidak mengganggu estetika kota.<br /><br />

Telecentres and Their Impact on Information Technology Investment for Small Business

2011 ◽  
pp. 21-43
Author(s):  
Maxwell M. Buthelezi ◽  
Marcus Sikhakhane
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Technology Investment ◽  
The World ◽  
Information Technology Investment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Effective Use

This study is evaluating the effective use of telecentres by small business owners. The world has changed and new ways of accessing information and obtaining knowledge is around. Telecentres can therefore play an effective role in facilitating communication between customers and small business owners. Telecentres will enable customers to access information such as services, prices, statements, information regarding a product, missed payments, history of credit supplied, etc. The study used a questionnaire to collect data. The study comes up with some recommendations that can be used by small business owners to improve their use of ICTs and telecentres.

scholarly journals Beyond Watt Market Roundabout Audiences: Redesigning Tourists Oriented Theatres in Calabar

Jurnal Office ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Edisua Merab Yta
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
Arts And Culture ◽  
History Of ◽  
The City

 Calabar, a coastal town in South-South Nigeria, has had a long-standing history of cultural tourist-oriented theatre performances. And today, its image as a tourist city has grown in leaps because of the Christmas Festival (A 32-day entertainment art and cultural events) it hosts annually plus other tourism products or attractions that complement the festival. Carnival seems to be a major attraction. Other attractions are not emphasized. This study explored how tourism-oriented theatres can be developed to add to existing attractions and increase varieties for tourists. The study used a combination of research methods including experiential theatre performances, participant observation, and focus group discussion. Findings show that local culture and arts and creative industries i.e., theatre can be used to promote destinations and enhance their attractiveness. They can help build the image of the city and promote indigenous arts and culture. This research significantly models the utility of theatre in the service of tourism and urban development. Some key recommendations this research makes include, the collaboration of the tourism industry, the performing arts sectors, and private business owners. Creating demand and market for specially packaged theatre products for tourists working with travel agencies to ensure that theatre is taken from the mainstream to the tourists.

scholarly journals Beyond Watt Market Roundabout Audiences: Redesigning Tourists Oriented Theatres in Calabar

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Edisua Merab Yta
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
Arts And Culture ◽  
History Of ◽  
The City

Calabar, a coastal town in South-South Nigeria, has had a long-standing history of cultural tourist-oriented theatre performances. And today, its image as a tourist city has grown in leaps because of the Christmas Festival (A 32-day entertainment art and cultural events) it hosts annually plus other tourism products or attractions that complement the festival. Carnival seems to be a major attraction. Other attractions are not emphasized. This study explored how tourism-oriented theatres can be developed to add to existing attractions and increase varieties for tourists. The study used a combination of research methods including experiential theatre performances, participant observation, and focus group discussion. Findings show that local culture and arts and creative industries i.e., theatre can be used to promote destinations and enhance their attractiveness. They can help build the image of the city and promote indigenous arts and culture. This research significantly models the utility of theatre in the service of tourism and urban development. Some key recommendations this research makes include, the collaboration of the tourism industry, the performing arts sectors, and private business owners. Creating demand and market for specially packaged theatre products for tourists working with travel agencies to ensure that theatre is taken from the mainstream to the tourists.

scholarly journals Effects of the transition to the RIF of microenterprises in the city of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Sandra Ivette García-Pichardo ◽  
José Luis Bárcenas-Puente ◽  
Juan Silva-Contreras ◽  
Jorge Luis Moncada-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Tax Reform ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City

As a measure to reduce tax evasion and informality, the Fiscal Incorporation Regime (RIF) arises with the 2014 tax reform, which generated a radical change in tax obligations and in the way taxpayers must comply, a situation that mainly affects micro and small enterprises, so this work aims to identify the affectations and benefits derived from the incorporation into the RIF of micro-enterprises in the city of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato. The research is based on a qualitative study, applying the in-depth semi-structured interview technique to 30 taxpayers who have been taxing in the RIF since January 1, 2014. The main results indicate that the tax reform is not entirely negative, the intention of the government of reducing informality has been met, however, the execution has setbacks, as small business owners do not have sufficient fiscal culture or technological preparation to fulfill their obligations on their own, in addition to the fact that the increase in operating expenses represents a strong load for companies, a situation that places them at a disadvantage with respect to their competitors.

scholarly journals Efectos de la transición al RIF de microempresas de la ciudad de Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sandra Ivette GARCÍA-PICHARDO ◽  
José Luis BÁRCENAS-PUENTE ◽  
Juan SILVA-CONTRERAS ◽  
Jorge Luis MONCADA-MORALES
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Tax Reform ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City

As a measure to reduce tax evasion and informality, the Fiscal Incorporation Regime (RIF) arises with the 2014 tax reform, which generated a radical change in tax obligations and in the way taxpayers must comply, a situation that It mainly affects micro and small businesses, so this work aims to identify the affectations and benefits derived from the incorporation into the RIF of micro-enterprises in the city of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato; It is based on a qualitative study, applying the in-depth semi-structured interview technique to 30 taxpayers who have been taxing in the RIF since January 1, 2014. The main results indicate that the tax reform is not entirely negative, the intention of the government of reducing informality has been met, however, the execution has setbacks, as small business owners do not have a sufficient fiscal culture or technological preparation to fulfill their obligations on their own, in addition to the fact that the increase in operating expenses represents a strong load for companies, a situation that places them at a disadvantage with respect to their competitors.

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