Commercial and Economic Development
Under-served with retail stores and services, many neighborhoods seek redevelopment of old retail districts, often with specific uses in mind. The retail stores are also seen as sources of employment for youth and adults.
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Articles, Blogs, and Videos on Commercial & Economic Development
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Webinar Resource: "RETAIL LEASING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS" by Larisa Ortiz Pu Folkes, Jan 12, 2012
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When improving business districts, numbers can equal power, By Patrick T. Reardon, Aug 1, 2011
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White paper: New and definitive evidence on what works to revitalize urban commercial corridors, Jun 20, 2011
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A blueprint for revitalizing commercial corridors, By Patrick T. Reardon and Dan Brunner, Jun 20, 2011
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Assessing the Fulton Hill commercial corridor, By Bonnie Newman Davis, Jun 13, 2011
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In Richmond, Va., the first steps to revive a once-vibrant business strip, By Bonnie Newman Davis, Jun 13, 2011
- The commercial district manager -- a key piece in the puzzle of neighborhood revitalization, Malik Elliott. commercial district manager, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, February 28, 2011
- WEBINAR: Getting Over Your Retail Leasing Blues, By LISC/MetroEdge, Jul 15, 2010
- Grocery Store Attraction Strategies: A Resource Guide for Community Activists and Local Governments, Policylink and Bay Area LISC, December 2008