David Biernbaum

New Living Spaces, New Shopping Spaces

March 15, 2010

FROM RETAILWIRE:
Foreclosures and closed retail premises all over the U.S. are encouraging people to re-think where and how they live and work. Add to that consideration of ways to reduce fuel consumption and the result is a possibly new way of designing towns. Are town centers an expansion opportunity for retailers?      [more...]

Urban centers definitely stand a chance of renaissance and rejuvenation for reasons of convenience, fuel and transportation costs, and pragmatism. However, success depends on three major factors: quality of schools, safety in neighborhoods, and availability of public transportation.