The DevelopSpringfield project for developing full-line supermarket models for the Mason Square area of the city is a two term project in collaboration with WPI. The goals of both project phases, where to develop methods and operational models for a sustainable full-line supermarket without the use of a market anchor. Our first team divided the supermarket analysis into five categories or "bundles" that was essential to the development of supermarket models. These categories included physical design, operational models, marketing, energy efficiency, and economic impact. Each bundle was analyzed for feasibility, optimal practices, and phase two’s recommendations. Lastly, our team generated a list of future research needs, which will be answered by the second phase project group.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Sloat, Nicholas Ryan
• West, James

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Community
• Industry
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032615-100340

Keyword

• Food security
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship

Advisor

• Sweeney, Kevin M.

Year

• 2015

Center

• Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• DevelopSpringfield

Date created

• 2015-03-26

Location

• Springfield

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright