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Commercial District Advisor: April 2015
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Thursday, April 16, 2015. Poverty and the Pedal. Three times in the past year alone our firm has completed work in low-income communities and asked questions about alternative transportation options - one of them being - do people bike? CityLab did some research. Would you walk this street with a bag of groceries? And yes, maybe free bikes and helmets for kids and their parents. What I do ...
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Commercial District Advisor: March 2015
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Commercial District News Round Up - Week of March 16th. Skimming the internet for news, so you don't have to. Outlet Malls Move Closer to Cities in Upending of Rules. LA City's re:code-Pitched as Simplifying City's Complex and Opaque Zoning Code. Sausalito Leaders Consider Cap on Bikes Entering City Streets. Not typical news, but Saulsalito is considering measure...
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Commercial District Advisor: November 2014
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Holiday Best Practices and Innovations for BIDs. Commercial District Advisor has composed a list of best practices, or innovations as well, that BIDs can enact this holiday season in late November and December that will give every shopper, whether the family looking to have a memorable experience or the last minute shopper with just a few minutes on their hand.
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Commercial District Advisor: Small Projects, Big Impact
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Friday, May 1, 2015. Small Projects, Big Impact. That a minor kitchen remodel recoups 84% for the owner, but a major renovation with top of the line appliances recoups 69%. 300 Block of East Girard: Before.cars would zoom. By without noticing the one occupied storefront. After, new signage, catchy colors, and. New storefronts create a vibrant node of business activity. But really, none of ...
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Commercial District Advisor: May 2014
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Friday, May 30, 2014. Design Trust for Public Space issues call for proposals, Due June 30th. Great opportunity for NYC-based groups working on improving public space on urban commercial corridors. On May 19th the Design Trust for Public Space. Launched a new RFP, "The Energetic City". The Energetic City" PDF. Thursday, May 22, 2014. It’s inevitable. E. Most of the time, I use this questio...
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Commercial District Advisor: May 2015
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Wednesday, May 27, 2015. The Downtown Project and Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh lean on entrepreneurs to make old Las Vegas a go-to destination. We were also joined by David Downey, Executive Director of the IDA (and whose Board I sit on). With cab fare in hand, the three of us flagged a taxi to take us the two miles from the convention center to the old downtown. Well worth the listen. A retro bo...
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Commercial District Advisor: August 2014
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Tuesday, August 12, 2014. 2-in-1" Storefronts Keep Corridors Bustling Day and Night. Last year, I worked in a neighborhood that was becoming a destination for dining and nightlife. Every time a space became available, a new bar or restaurant opened. This trend is continuing and they all seem to be doing really well. Flower shop by day, Bar by night. Flower shop: 11am - 6pm, Bar: 12pm - 4am.
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Commercial District Advisor: “Edge Cities” Grow Up
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Wednesday, April 8, 2015. 8220;Edge Cities” Grow Up. The new Tysons Corner skyline gets an update with a residential tower. In 1991, journalist Joel Garreau published his seminal book, Edge Cities. Skyview Center and Skyview Parc in downtown. Flushing, Queens, a combined mall/apartment building. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Stay in Touch with our Quarterly Newsletter.
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Commercial District Advisor: Commercial District News Round Up
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The online resource for information-sharing, ideas and strategies for successful commercial district revitalization. Friday, May 1, 2015. Commercial District News Round Up. Your 'One New York' Cheat Sheet. Photo credit: Demetrius Freeman. Companies Trade Suburbs for City Life. Image source: Wall Street Journal Image credit: Expedia. Asheville Just 'Happened' to Develop a Nice Downtown - Or Did It? Photo credit: Romantic Asheville. Non-profit organizations in six U.S. cities will receive Placemaki...Milwa...
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