International Journal of Urban and Regional Research
Volume 39, Issue 6, 2015, Pages 1270-1278

Migrant Businesses And The Symbolic Transformation Of Urban Neighborhoods: Towards a Research Agenda (Article)

Parzer M. , Huber F.J.
  • a Department of Sociology, University of Vienna, Rooseveltplatz 2, Vienna, 1090, Austria
  • b SYNYO GmbH, Otto-Bauer-Gasse 5/14, Vienna, 1060, Austria

Abstract

Migrant businesses play a crucial role not only in the economies of Western European cities, but also in the revaluation of urban space. Alongside their relevance to physical neighborhood development, migrant businesses seem to be crucial in transforming urban spaces symbolically. Although there is some evidence from migrant business research and the literature on gentrification, the phenomenon has not yet been studied systematically. We therefore propose a research agenda that addresses the relationship between migrant businesses and the symbolic transformation of urban neighborhoods. © 2016 Urban Research Publications Limited.

Author Keywords

Migration Symbolic urban transformation Migrant economy Commercial gentrification Western European cities gentrification

Index Keywords

business Western Europe gentrification neighborhood urban economy urban society symbolism migration
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DOI: 10.1111/1468-2427.12347
ISSN: 03091317
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English