Title
Whose Destiny? The Rise and Development of Place Branding in Syracuse, New York.
Class Year
2013
Access Type
Archival Only
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department or Program
Earth Science and Geography Department
First Advisor
Brian Godfrey
Abstract
This thesis explores the structural and material dominance of the Destiny USA
regional mega-mall located in the city of Syracuse, New York. It explores the development of the 6th largest mall in the 167th largest city in the nation through the lens of place branding to understand the intersection of place, image, and development in the post-industrial city. Through empirical examples detailing the techniques of place branding by the mall’s developers, the thesis shows how products of place branding like Destiny USA can fiscally, politically, and socially isolate themselves from the city in order to gain growth and land-use potential for private interests.
Recommended Citation
Conley, Kara, "Whose Destiny? The Rise and Development of Place Branding in Syracuse, New York." (2013). Senior Capstone Projects. 234.
https://digitalwindow.vassar.edu/senior_capstone/234