Every week we share an article summary from Downtown Idea Exchange newsletter. Over the course of the year we’ve covered everything from business recruitment, to streetscape improvements, to placemaking, and more.
To start the New Year, we’re highlighting five of our most popular posts. Creative, informative, and adaptable, they showcase some of the best work in downtown revitalization across North America.
You may read them now along with all of the 2024 posts.
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Five most popular posts
- Downtown expands its retail base
Iowa City, IA, is looking to a local delivery service, referral bonuses, and grants to bring more retailers downtown. Learn more … - Right-sizing parking is key to success
In Wichita, KS, city officials are making big changes to the downtown parking system. The goals are to reduce the amount of parking, improve utilization, and increase revenue. Learn more … - Downtown embraces small-scale, creative events
To overcome negative perceptions and bring more people downtown, Santa Monica, CA, is focusing on small, social media friendly events. Learn more … - Six-point plan for public safety
A new Clean and Safe Initiative addresses some of this downtown’s most pressing and persistent issues. Learn more … - Reconsidering ground-floor residential
Downtowns rethink zoning which prohibits ground-floor residential uses. Learn more …