1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of E-commerce and its Impact on Urban Retail Spaces 2.2 Key Components and Effects of E-commerce on Traditional Retail Environments 2.3 Community Engagement and Inclusivity in E-commerce Integration 2.4 Previous Studies on the Relationship Between E-commerce and Urban Retail Spaces 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities with Diverse Urban Retail and E-commerce Integration 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Retail Space Assessments and E-commerce Impact Analysis 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Retailers and Consumers 3.3 Evaluating the Impact of E-commerce on Urban Retail Spaces 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Retail Space Changes and Economic Impact 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of E-commerce's Impact on Urban Retail Spaces 4.2 Evaluation of Retail Vitality, Diversity, and Sustainability 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities with Different Approaches to E-commerce Integration 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of E-commerce in Urban Retail 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Integrating E-commerce into Urban Retail Environments 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Retail Strategy

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Balancing E-commerce and Traditional Retail in Urban Planning 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion