Year of Publication
2024
College
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
Date Available
2-14-2025
Degree Name
Master of Public Financial Management
Committee Member
Dr. Ron Zimmer
Advisor
John Foster
Committee Member
Urton Anderson
Abstract
The downtown area of a city is often considered the economic hub where people come together as a society to engage in consumerism, recreation, and build relationships. Cities use the downtown area to showcase the beauty and appeal of the area to attract new residents or retain current residents. One thing that affects many downtown areas is the presence of visible homelessness. Homelessness is often seen as an unsightly issue that affects local businesses, residents, and tourism. Local governments can choose to push the homeless presence out of downtown or create an environment that helps those in need. This paper will explore the connection between city beautification and homeless assistance by assessing three “beautiful/desirable” cities and three “ugly/undesirable” cities.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Katia, "City Beautification and Homelessness: Differing Priorities of Cities Considered Beautiful and Ugly" (2024). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 451.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/451
