Orlando and Conspicuous Growth

Samuel D. Bates
Research Chair:
Prof. Jessica Jacques
Abstract
City growth is a phenomenon that impacts everyone. Individuals suffer from the waste of
factories overseas in developing countries. Everyone is touched by growth. This is problematic
when regions build structures as symbols of status. In the Fall of 2014, Orlando, Fl. built a
controversial stadium on top of a poverty ridden area. This research proposal is in response to
that stadium. It will be a study of both primary and secondary. The theories used in this study fall
under either symbolic interaction, or structural functionalism. Using multiple theories helps to
examine concepts from various perspectives, thus helping explore the arguments of if the new
soccer stadium Orlando wishes to build is Conspicuous Consumption; or is the stadium a result
of inevitable growth. This research will examine the social forces that are present in Orlando,
and compare them to social forces that are present in other cities. These variables will help
determine potential success of the Orlando Soccer Stadium.
The full paper may be read by clicking the link below:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/289123030/City-Growth