Write a literature review from peer-reviewed sources on entrepreneurship as a strategy for community & economic development in urban planning. Answer the following questions based on the recent body of knowledge and research from scholars. List of sources are provided – additional citations can be used also.
What is economic development? What is community development? Describe the history and policies & programs of both fields in the US. Describe how they have traditionally been separate fields and how they are both necessary components to urban development & planning. Discuss how the community capitals framework is a productive framework for better integration of community and economic development.
Use a case study to illustrate application of Community Capitals Framework in entrepreneurship. How can entrepreneurship be utilized as a strategy for community & economic development by urban planners to better meet the needs of small businesses?
Why are small businesses important to urban planning and how do they play a role in growing urban economies? How has urban planning historically not well served small businesses, in particular women, minority and immigrants? hat are their unique challenges? What do they need to be successful?
