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Opportunities and challenges for small businesses in new transit neighborhoods: Understanding impacts through in‐depth interviews

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Proximity to light rail stations may be an asset to small businesses if it increases foot traffic and customers, or it may present a challenge in the face of rising rents and threats of commercial gentrification. In this paper, we examine this dynamic through in-depth interviews with small business owners in proximity to new transit stations in Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; and Charlotte, North Carolina to probe the opportunities and challenges faced within these locations. Overall, more challenges were raised including perceptions of an increased homeless population around stations, elevated rents, and increased vehicular traffic. Positive factors included increased foot traffic and proximity to customers.

Source: Regional Science Policy & Practice

DOI: 10.1111/rsp3.12412

Authors: Elina Sukaryavichute, Elizabeth Delmelle, Colleen Hammelman

Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500