Date of Award
5-2019
Degree Type
Final Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Kathryn Madden
Second Reader
Timothy McGourthy
Keywords
plan, planning, neighborhood plan, urban planning, worcester, webster square
Abstract
In this study, Webster Square is examined as a neighborhood and commercial node within the City of Worcester, MA. Using a variety of data sources and analyses, the study looks at the characteristics of the area to define the condition and context of Webster Square as it currently exists.Guided by current planning theory, contemporary practice, and key informant interviews, this study then suggests different directions for future development and growth in Webster Square. These visions for the future look to address key issues to help make the neighborhood a more vibrant, cohesive, and walkable community. More broadly, this study highlights the need for neighborhood planning,specifically within the context of Worcester, where major investment in the downtown should now be followed by investment and planning in other neighborhoods and commercial nodes, such as Webster Square.
Recommended Citation
McCormack, Conor, "Webster Square Neighborhood Plan" (2019). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 239.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/239
Worcester
Yes
Included in
Environmental Studies Commons, International and Area Studies Commons, Urban, Community and Regional Planning Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons