Thinking outside the box: an entrepreneurship center in the inner city of Johannesburg.

Abstract

This thesis looks at the steps essential for entrepreneurial development; explores the question whether entreprenuership is an acquirable skill or an attitude - driven action. It also explores the relationship between entrepreneurship, architectural heritage preservation and economic growth. In investigating the topic, I will look at the following: the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth; architectural heritage preservation as the means to remedy urban decay in the inner city of Johannesburg and the phases of entrepreneurial development (skills training, mentorship and networking).