Evaluating the local socio-economic impact of redevelopments using shift-share analysis: a case study of destination redevelopments in Las Vegas (1990–2010)

Abstract

Monitoring neighbourhood change associated with a redevelopment is important for policy-makers, business leaders and residents. It helps evaluate public policy and changes in the needs of residents and businesses. However, using raw data (e.g. census data) to track such changes can be problematic. It does not allow one to distinguish between trends attributable to macro- and micro-scale processes. This paper demonstrates how a novel neighbourhood-level, GIS-based spatial approach using shift-share analysis can help resolve this issue. To illustrate its utility, this technique is used to examine the local socio-economic impact of destination redevelopments in Las Vegas between 1990 and 2010.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank all anonymous reviewers for their useful feedback.