Downtown Revitalization & Redevelopment
Downtowns are more than the economic engines of our cities; they represent the identity of their communities. As the pace of change accelerates, we can help you chart a vibrant and resilient future.
Ideas
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Blog Post The new low-carbon suburb: Retrofitting communities for success in the post-COVID era
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Report Delivering the Goods: Urban freight in the age of e-commerce
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Blog Post 7 big ideas for revitalizing the urban realm
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Published Article A new era of downtown opportunity
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Blog Post A different West Side Story: How a boulevard changed Manhattan
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Blog Post Urban highway removal: 4 ways to reknit a city’s fabric
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Blog Post How to use funding trends to promote healthier lifestyles and better public space
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Blog Post Developing a new open space in your downtown community? Here are 5 key ideas to consider
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Report Quick and creative street projects
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Report COVID-19 Recovery Strategies for Downtowns
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Blog Post Finding success for downtown office space after COVID-19
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Blog Post Beyond Complete Streets: Could COVID-19 help transform our roads into places for people?
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Blog Post Sponge city: Our urban landscapes have untapped potential to absorb stormwater
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Blog Post City planning: A guide to equitable planning for your community
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Blog Post What happens downtown doesn’t stay downtown: The ripple effects of a strong center city
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Article International Downtown Association Report: The Value of U.S. Downtowns and Center Cities
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Blog Post How do we find funding for cities? It’s all about getting creative with partnerships
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Blog Post What does affordable housing look like in a thriving metro area?
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Blog Post Driving economically robust downtowns from buildings that are already there
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Blog Post Can a city’s downtown be its portal to prosperity?
Meet Our Team
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Beth Elliott
Senior Urban Planner
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David Dixon
Vice President, Urban Places Fellow
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Jared Beck
Principal, Senior Planner
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Ralph DeNisco
Senior Principal
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Steve Kearney
Principal
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Heidi Peper
Senior Associate, North America Funding Program, US East Lead
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Brenda Webster Tweel
Senior Associate, Urban Places
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Ryan Givens
Senior Planner, Environmental Services
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Christopher Bridle
Design Director, Landscape Architecture/Urban Design
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Chris Jennings
Senior Principal, Discipline Leader, Community Development, (Landscape Architecture)
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Jeff Sauser
Associate, Planner
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Wei Jin
Urban Designer
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Peer F. Chacko
Principal, Planning/Urban Design Leader
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Margaret Newman
Practice Leader
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Jason Schrieber
Senior Principal
