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Access and Mobility Check Total Back to Top
As downtowns embrace streetcars, an obvious question: Are they worth it? As downtowns embrace streetcars, an obvious question: Are they worth it? 4/1/19, 2.00 page(s) $15.00
Beyond scooters and bikes: Electric trikes, tiny cars hit downtowns Beyond scooters and bikes: Electric trikes, tiny cars hit downtowns 5/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Chalking tires of parked cars? You might be violating motorists’ rights Chalking tires of parked cars? You might be violating motorists’ rights 10/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
City considers converting one-way streets to two-way traffic — and gets pushback City considers converting one-way streets to two-way traffic — and gets pushback 8/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
City scrutinizes parking patterns, adjusts rates based on findings City scrutinizes parking patterns, adjusts rates based on findings 9/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Closing main drag to cars speeds bus travel Closing main drag to cars speeds bus travel 12/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Downtown rewards commuters who don’t drive Downtown rewards commuters who don’t drive 2/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Downtown shuttle service adjusts, adapts Downtown shuttle service adjusts, adapts 10/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Faced with clogged streets, downtowns consider shorter delivery hours, steeper fines Faced with clogged streets, downtowns consider shorter delivery hours, steeper fines 5/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Hip-hop signs ease pain of downtown road closing Hip-hop signs ease pain of downtown road closing 12/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Parking management plan frees up hundreds of unused spaces Parking management plan frees up hundreds of unused spaces 2/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Six ways to reshape, revamp bus service to encourage more riders Six ways to reshape, revamp bus service to encourage more riders 8/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
To manage parking, small city gets creative To manage parking, small city gets creative 12/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Traffic tickets, public awareness part of downtown pedestrian safety program Traffic tickets, public awareness part of downtown pedestrian safety program 7/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Trains, scooters and other options meet in new downtown-mobility hub Trains, scooters and other options meet in new downtown-mobility hub 6/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00	Remove from cart
Attraction Check Total Back to Top
“Alley Gallery” brings public art to downtrodden doors “Alley Gallery” brings public art to downtrodden doors 2/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
5K run inspired by classic video game goes viral, turns into winning event 5K run inspired by classic video game goes viral, turns into winning event 3/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Arts district’s edgy murals bring attention, criticism Arts district’s edgy murals bring attention, criticism 1/1/19, 2.25 page(s) $15.00
Beer trail, coffee trail drive traffic to downtown watering holes Beer trail, coffee trail drive traffic to downtown watering holes 4/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
By hosting a few strategic events, downtown attracts new visitors By hosting a few strategic events, downtown attracts new visitors 5/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00
Downtown boom leads to rebranding effort Downtown boom leads to rebranding effort 5/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Downtown cultivates wine industry to lure tourists Downtown cultivates wine industry to lure tourists 4/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Downtown music fest uses free admission to lure big crowds Downtown music fest uses free admission to lure big crowds 10/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Downtown offers free space to community college, reaps rewards Downtown offers free space to community college, reaps rewards 3/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Draw local and regional tourists into downtown Draw local and regional tourists into downtown 7/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Encouraging a vibrant sidewalk dining scene Encouraging a vibrant sidewalk dining scene 11/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Food tours of diverse neighborhood bring visitors Food tours of diverse neighborhood bring visitors 3/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Gift-bag giveaways help promote business district merchants Gift-bag giveaways help promote business district merchants 6/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Growth of food halls continues Growth of food halls continues 8/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Historic downtown uses social media to boost profile Historic downtown uses social media to boost profile 11/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Holiday drawing drives traffic to downtown shopping district Holiday drawing drives traffic to downtown shopping district 12/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00
How to nurture the nighttime economy How to nurture the nighttime economy 8/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Mini-events draw business travelers downtown Mini-events draw business travelers downtown 1/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
New 5G equipment creates conflict in downtowns New 5G equipment creates conflict in downtowns 7/1/19, 2.25 page(s) $15.00
Public art takes many forms Public art takes many forms 8/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Quirky rounds of mini-golf replace big, disruptive events Quirky rounds of mini-golf replace big, disruptive events 1/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Small cities woo residents, workers with student loan assistance Small cities woo residents, workers with student loan assistance 10/1/19, 2.50 page(s) $15.00
Small city uses arts to drive decades-long renaissance Small city uses arts to drive decades-long renaissance 9/1/19, 2.00 page(s) $15.00
Street painting festival brings in visitors, hustles for funding Street painting festival brings in visitors, hustles for funding 7/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Tattoo convention among events driving downtown’s success Tattoo convention among events driving downtown’s success 6/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
To create a compelling brand for your downtown, avoid these common mistakes To create a compelling brand for your downtown, avoid these common mistakes 9/1/19, 2.25 page(s) $15.00
Underpass upgrade beautifies entrance to business district Underpass upgrade beautifies entrance to business district 2/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Clean and Safe Check Total Back to Top
Charter schools make big impact in struggling downtown Charter schools make big impact in struggling downtown 11/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Cities test “smart“ garbage cans Cities test “smart“ garbage cans 9/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Downtown cadets program boosts police presence Downtown cadets program boosts police presence 4/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Garbage can makeover creates a facelift for modest investment Garbage can makeover creates a facelift for modest investment 12/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Improve the parking experience for women and other downtown visitors Improve the parking experience for women and other downtown visitors 6/1/19, 2.00 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Communication Check Total Back to Top
Engaging the public smooths planning process Engaging the public smooths planning process 1/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Quaint town pushes back against 5G antennas Quaint town pushes back against 5G antennas 4/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Economic Growth Check Total Back to Top
“Boot camp” for startup entrepreneurs pays big dividend in small downtown “Boot camp” for startup entrepreneurs pays big dividend in small downtown 4/1/19, 2.25 page(s) $15.00
“Collision space” as a business attractor “Collision space” as a business attractor 1/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Business plan competition offers support, spurs growth Business plan competition offers support, spurs growth 10/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
By focusing on five key themes, downtowns attract millennials By focusing on five key themes, downtowns attract millennials 3/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Chicago mayor proposes ban on downtown marijuana dispensaries Chicago mayor proposes ban on downtown marijuana dispensaries 11/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Cities embrace land banks as blight-fighting tool Cities embrace land banks as blight-fighting tool 10/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Despite low vacancy rate, city embarks on plan to bolster retail sector Despite low vacancy rate, city embarks on plan to bolster retail sector 3/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Downtown offers incentives to breweries, restaurants Downtown offers incentives to breweries, restaurants 11/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Educational series connects downtown merchants with business services Educational series connects downtown merchants with business services 12/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
For one city, keeping employers happy means hundreds of meetings a year For one city, keeping employers happy means hundreds of meetings a year 3/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Here’s how one city paid for its downtown Wi-Fi network Here’s how one city paid for its downtown Wi-Fi network 10/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Historic city reimagines its past to move forward Historic city reimagines its past to move forward 9/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
In new trend, downtown dashboards focus on less-than-flattering metrics In new trend, downtown dashboards focus on less-than-flattering metrics 8/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00
In thriving cities, downtown housing commands a premium In thriving cities, downtown housing commands a premium 2/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
JPMorgan Chase announces first winners of economic development grants JPMorgan Chase announces first winners of economic development grants 7/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Major cities are peaking, creating opportunity for smaller cities, author says Major cities are peaking, creating opportunity for smaller cities, author says 7/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Makerspace gives fresh spark to downtown Makerspace gives fresh spark to downtown 1/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Millennial SWAT team identifies downtown assets and needs Millennial SWAT team identifies downtown assets and needs 9/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Opportunity Zones present potential, risk Opportunity Zones present potential, risk 9/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Opportunity zones create excitement, but some urge caution Opportunity zones create excitement, but some urge caution 5/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00
Pop-up office space brings new tenants downtown Pop-up office space brings new tenants downtown 5/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Porch parties, street market among redevelopment strategies for historic area Porch parties, street market among redevelopment strategies for historic area 12/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Rather than regulating chains, city imposes limits on the width of storefronts Rather than regulating chains, city imposes limits on the width of storefronts 7/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Renovation of Wild West landmark spurs downtown redevelopment Renovation of Wild West landmark spurs downtown redevelopment 3/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Retail shifts dovetail with downtown assets Retail shifts dovetail with downtown assets 6/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Shared kitchens sprout nationally, fill vacant space and foster startups Shared kitchens sprout nationally, fill vacant space and foster startups 12/1/19, 2.00 page(s) $15.00
The making of a great downtown merchant: Branding tips for retailers The making of a great downtown merchant: Branding tips for retailers 6/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Pathways and Public Spaces Check Total Back to Top
“Shade Parade” blends public art and much needed protection from the elements “Shade Parade” blends public art and much needed protection from the elements 11/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Abandoned railroad transformed into park, drainage feature Abandoned railroad transformed into park, drainage feature 1/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Alley beautification makes downtown more inviting Alley beautification makes downtown more inviting 4/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Amid shift to pedestrianism, shade takes on new importance Amid shift to pedestrianism, shade takes on new importance 8/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Before unveiling mobility plan, city engages in fact-finding missions Before unveiling mobility plan, city engages in fact-finding missions 2/1/19, 0.50 page(s) $15.00
Benches, bike repair stations among livability projects to win grants Benches, bike repair stations among livability projects to win grants 1/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00
Downtown adjusts parking rules for food truck operators Downtown adjusts parking rules for food truck operators 6/1/19, 0.75 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Downtown builds good will, wins accolades for free roadside assistance for cyclists Downtown builds good will, wins accolades for free roadside assistance for cyclists 2/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00
Help businesses thrive during road work Help businesses thrive during road work 11/1/19, 1.50 page(s) $15.00
Lesson from pedestrian bridge project: Go big, and make it count Lesson from pedestrian bridge project: Go big, and make it count 11/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00
Pedestrian times, mid-block crosswalks boost city�s walkability Pedestrian times, mid-block crosswalks boost city�s walkability 6/1/19, 1.00 page(s) $15.00	Included in issue
Pricey but effective, wayfinding signs are “voice of the city” Pricey but effective, wayfinding signs are “voice of the city” 3/1/19, 1.75 page(s) $15.00
To make downtown more attractive, embrace “the power of public restrooms” To make downtown more attractive, embrace “the power of public restrooms” 5/1/19, 2.00 page(s) $15.00
Weary of waiting for median construction, business district paints a mock-up on the street Weary of waiting for median construction, business district paints a mock-up on the street 2/1/19, 1.25 page(s) $15.00

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