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Successful commercial districts don’t just happen. They need to be planned and nurtured. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Mainstreet program is not easy to get into (congratulations to the Stevens Point BID and others who did), but once in provides a wealth of resources and support. In fact two programs exist to assist Wisconsin communities with revitalization efforts: Main Street and Connect Communities. These programs help local leaders leverage the unique assets of their downtowns and commercial districts, providing access to resources and networking opportunities to support local initiatives. Participants in both the Wisconsin Main Street Program and the Connect Communities Program receive operational assistance including access to educational workshops, webinars and conferences; networking opportunities; and an online resource guide and discussion group—all designed to facilitate revitalization of downtowns and urban commercial districts. These programs benefit a diverse array of communities by size and geography, supporting the efforts of both emerging and established revitalization programs. https://lnkd.in/gvWznYPR

I'm really looking forward to attending Binsnow's Washington DC Small Landlord Summit and seeing my good friend, Pete Ruddy, up there on the big stage as a panelist. It's been inspiring to see Pete's company, Ruddy Management Co., grow to such impressive heights. I can't wait to hear what he has to say about property management and to learn more about what's going on with policies, property management, and investment trends for small multifamily properties. #realestate #propertymanagement #investors

Ground floor #economicdevelopment strategies are critical to ensuring the #heartofourcity is thriving. They also play a foundational part in getting workers back downtown, filling our office and residential buildings – and ultimately supporting the city’s #energy, #character and overall #placemaking efforts. I’ve been honored to support Downtown Denver Partnership and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity as they work to spur interest and growth in #DowntownDenver. The next phase of the project is about #publicperception. ✨ And we need your help! ✨ The survey below will help us determine who is #living #working and #playing downtown, what type of businesses/amenities/services you utilize (or don’t) and what we can collectively do to make the #downtownexperience even better. Please give us your thoughts and then share the survey with your #Denver area family and friends. #mydenver #growfromthegroundup #placemarketing

Learn more about the #future of #DowntownMiami in this great article by BLACKBOOK PROPERTIES, featuring our CEO and Executive Director, Christina Crespi. https://lnkd.in/eAdSCee8

Downtown businesses in Shreveport faced challenges when I-20 was constructed, impacting Crosstown residents and retail sales. Crosstown residents had limited shopping access, only allowed on Saturdays to shop indoors. With residents cleared away for highway construction, retail sales on Saturdays ceased, leading to the development of shopping centers elsewhere. The removal of I-20 dirt and the highway itself hindered downtown accessibility, affecting local shopping. Other cities like Philadelphia and Dallas are removing inner-city interstates to enhance local business environments. Following their lead, Shreveport could trench I-20 passing downtown to revitalize the retail sector. Avoiding the construction of another highway around downtown is crucial to prevent further separation of residents from the city center. Mayor Arceneaux's property tax strategy aims to reduce real estate prices, seeking financial gain. Emulating Dallas and prioritizing local business, removing the downtown interstate could boost Shreveport's economic landscape. #AllendaleStrong

Community, Culture, and Collaboration When we hear the word " community," many of us think of our neighbors and friends or perhaps a group of people who share common interests or goals. But for us at Pittsburgh Yards, the community is a little different—it's about how we live, work, and play together. It's about how we support each other through good times and bad. It's about our shared sense of culture and belonging to the NPU-V district of Atlanta. We're proud that more than 50% of our business leaders and co-working members are residents of Pittsburgh and other neighborhoods in the NPU-V. That's why we need to stay connected to these communities: they make us strong and give us a sense of purpose that allows us to go above and beyond for our clients daily. 📌Find out more about Pittsburgh Yards and how to apply https://bit.ly/3Cdh7Hk.  💡Contact Us – https://bit.ly/3NcIW8O 💡Gallery – https://bit.ly/42hCrWE 💡Events – https://bit.ly/3Ca1ekH 💡Community Green/James Bridges Field Application – https://bit.ly/3Nc3rCv 💡News – https://bit.ly/43mvJzM 💡Pittsburgh Yards At A Glance – https://bit.ly/3Cetq69 #pittsburghyards #atlantacoworking #coworkinglife #coworkinglifepittsburghyards #officelifepittsburghyards #coworkingpittsburghyards #coworkingspacenpuv #coworkingcommunity #officecommunity #coworkingsouthsidebeltline #virtualoffice #coworkinglifestyle #office #coworkingspacesatl #coworking #workspace #officespaces #atlantacoworkingalliance #coworkingspacepittsburghatl #coworkingspacesummerhill  #coworkingspacemechanicsville  #coworkingspaceadairpark #coworkingspacepeoplestown #corporatecoworkingspace #corporatecoworking #coworkingatlanta #atlantabeltline #atlantabeltlinesouthsidetrail #jamesbridgesfield

I thought this was such a fun post to engage with (courtesy of Charmian Aaron). Which county is your company located in? Comment on the original post so we can watch it grow! Greater St. Louis, Inc. TDK Technologies #STL #Engagement #ITConsulting

Tune in to a FREE WEBINAR this Thursday (April 11th) at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm MST / 3:30 pm PST, where I will join three outstanding panelists to discuss the complexities and implications of NEW YORK CITY Mayor Eric Adams' SWEEPING NEW COMMERCIAL REZONING PROPOSAL, known as the "City of Yes For Economic Opportunities." The webinar, titled "'City of Yes' or Planning Mess?" has been organized and sponsored by the venerable City Club of New York - see the link below for specifics on how to register. Along with fellow panelists George Janes, Paul Graziano and Laura Wolf-Powers, I'll be looking in particular at the proposal's potential impact on the different types of business districts across the city, considering the extent to which, in its component parts, it sensibly addresses legitimate issues and challenges (which, in many cases, it does), or, rather, suggests a panicked response to temporary dislocations and misunderstood dynamics (which could, in turn, result in unintended consequences). I'll also be raising broader questions about the extent to which traditional zoning is really the best tool for regulating ground-floor use and even if so, whether the existing paradigm accurately reflects the nuances of retail mix. It will be nothing if not provocative! #retailcontrarian #retail #retailleasing #retailrealestate #retailproperty #retailtrends #retaildevelopment #retailmarket #retailbroker #retailspace #retailindustry #retailers #downtown #mainstreet #mainstreets #citycenter #citycentre #highstreet #placer #placerai #urbanretail #icsc #commercialrealestate #ida #iedc #uli #icma #planning #marketanalysis #siteselection #futureofretail #urbandevelopment #jll #zoning #retailvacancy #vacantstorefronts #vacantretail #emptystorefronts #storefrontvacancy #citymanager #businessimprovementdistrict #bid #businessoffashion #wwd #retailbrew #storefront #urbanneighborhoods #downtownrevitalization #covidimpact #pandemicimpact #covidrecovery #pandemicrecovery #nyt #wsj #urbanregeneration #planetizen #economicdevelopment #storefronts #atcm #communitydevelopment #buildbackbetter #buildingbackbetter #cuf #jonathanbowles #momandpop #momandpops #smallbusinesses #chainstores #chains #chainstore #smallbusiness #independents #gailbrewer #rebny #cityofyes #ericadams #mayoradams #rezoning #paulawolfpowers #paulgraziano #georgejanes #juanrivero #johnshapiro #pratt #urbanist #thecityclubofnewyork #municipalartsociety #regionalplanassociation #planning #landuse #americanplanningassociation #apa #thecity #ny1 #adrienneadams #groundfloor #streetlevel #streetlife #activation #placemaking #commercialdistricts #realestate #groundfloorspace #mjbconsulting #paullevy #partnershipfornewyorkcity #prattinstitute

After City of Rochester , Ville de Paris 🧐😉 How remove an inner loop like a « périphérique » ? "When we were talking about this project a decade ago, it was in economic terms, pure benefit cost: Remove this highway, generate investment, benefits outweigh the costs by more than 2-to-1." Now, the conversation is "much more socially oriented. What impacts have these highways had on communities? What can be done to reverse that? How do we heal wounds and restore trust?" On top of a $75 million, 90,000-square-foot museum expansion completed last summer, 238 apartments, over 100 of which are for people making between 60% to 80% area median income, and 126-room Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel. Konar Properties Indus hospitality Anne Hidalgo Emmanuelle COSSE Jean-Philippe Dugoin-Clément Valérie Pécresse L'Institut Paris Region Région Île-de-France AORIF - L'Union sociale pour l'habitat d'Ile-de-France FPI IDF - Fédération des promoteurs immobiliers d'Île-de-France Pierre Bibet Julien PEMEZEC 🌲🌍 Bloomberg Bloomberg CityLab Bloomberg News LinkedIn Actualités Guillaume Voisard Vincent Lourier Yves-Marie Rolland Eric Tréguier L'Union des Architectes (Unsfa) Villes Vivantes Olivier Duparc Frédéric Ragueneau #architecture #urbanisme

Tune in to a FREE WEBINAR this Thursday (April 11th) at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm MST / 3:30 pm PST, where I will join three outstanding panelists to discuss the complexities and implications of NEW YORK CITY Mayor Eric Adams' SWEEPING NEW COMMERCIAL REZONING PROPOSAL, known as the "City of Yes For Economic Opportunities." The webinar, titled "'City of Yes' or Planning Mess?" has been organized and sponsored by the venerable City Club of New York - see the link below for specifics on how to register. Along with fellow panelists George Janes, Paul Graziano and Laura Wolf-Powers, I'll be looking in particular at the proposal's potential impact on the different types of business districts across the city, considering the extent to which, in its component parts, it sensibly addresses legitimate issues and challenges (which, in many cases, it does), or, rather, suggests a panicked response to temporary dislocations and misunderstood dynamics (which could, in turn, result in unintended consequences). I'll also be raising broader questions about the extent to which traditional zoning is really the best tool for regulating ground-floor use and even if so, whether the existing paradigm accurately reflects the nuances of retail mix. It will be nothing if not provocative! #retailcontrarian #retail #retailleasing #retailrealestate #retailproperty #retailtrends #retaildevelopment #retailmarket #retailbroker #retailspace #retailindustry #retailers #downtown #mainstreet #mainstreets #citycenter #citycentre #highstreet #placer #placerai #urbanretail #icsc #commercialrealestate #ida #iedc #uli #icma #planning #marketanalysis #siteselection #futureofretail #urbandevelopment #jll #zoning #retailvacancy #vacantstorefronts #vacantretail #emptystorefronts #storefrontvacancy #citymanager #businessimprovementdistrict #bid #businessoffashion #wwd #retailbrew #storefront #urbanneighborhoods #downtownrevitalization #covidimpact #pandemicimpact #covidrecovery #pandemicrecovery #nyt #wsj #urbanregeneration #planetizen #economicdevelopment #storefronts #atcm #communitydevelopment #buildbackbetter #buildingbackbetter #cuf #jonathanbowles #momandpop #momandpops #smallbusinesses #chainstores #chains #chainstore #smallbusiness #independents #gailbrewer #rebny #cityofyes #ericadams #mayoradams #rezoning #paulawolfpowers #paulgraziano #georgejanes #juanrivero #johnshapiro #pratt #urbanist #thecityclubofnewyork #municipalartsociety #regionalplanassociation #planning #landuse #americanplanningassociation #apa #thecity #ny1 #adrienneadams #groundfloor #streetlevel #streetlife #activation #placemaking #commercialdistricts #realestate #groundfloorspace #mjbconsulting #paullevy #partnershipfornewyorkcity