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David German Alatorre

Abstract/Description

This research investigates the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, using a mixed approach. It explores the underlying elements of community and economic development and Bridgewater's efforts to improve these factors. A key cornerstone of this study is analyzing the Town of Bridgewater Master Plan (2022) to explore what Bridgewater prioritizes and has provided efforts for community and economic growth while highlighting barriers and opportunities the town has encountered. In addition, the unique characteristics of Bridgewater, being a university-town, will be examined to understand how this relationship affects its community. Moreover, small local businesses are provided with a platform to discuss their perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of operating in the town of Bridgewater.

Note on the Author

David German Alatorre graduated from BSU in 2025 with Departmental Honors. He majored in Management and Marketing with a concentration in Information Systems and a minor in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). David was mentored by Dr. Xiangrong Liu (Management and Marketing) and Dr. Uma Shama (Mathematics) to complete his departmental honors thesis and has done further research through the Collaborative University Business Experiences (CUBEs) program and as an Adrian Tinsley Program (ATP) grant recipient. David is passionate about learning about various topics, including racial justice, sustainability, victimization, and town management. He is grateful to Bridgewater State University and the faculty members who have provided an accessible avenue for minoritized students like himself to pursue high-impact programs.

Rights Statement

Articles published in The Undergraduate Review are the property of the individual contributors and may not be reprinted, reformatted, repurposed or duplicated, without the contributor’s consent.

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