Ganey, Sean2014-03-142014-03-141996-10-20etd-07282008-135139http://hdl.handle.net/10919/34223A study of the current urban condition in America with a focus on the lack of permanent residents and community mindedness in our urban centers. The sources of urban blight are discussed along with some possible cures or solutions. A proposal for change is submitted for urban centers in general and for Roanoke's Gainsboro district in specific.iii, 91 leavesBTDapplication/pdfenIn Copyrighturban centersLD5655.V855 1996.G3645Thesishttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07282008-135139/