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Issues and solutions for parking on Main Street
More often than not, parking issues in downtown districts stem from one or more of the following: confusion about available parking; abuses and enforcement; and physical condition and design. Here are solutions to those issues.
The importance of evaluating your event
Events and promotions are an important part of what make your downtown a destination. However, it is important that event hosts have a regular process for reviewing what went well and what could be improved.
Building additions in historic commercial districts
With additions to the side, rear or top of buildings, it is very important that the new portion does not physically or visually damage the existing building. Any new addition should take design cues from the original building style.
In the ever-changing paper industry, innovation is key to success
As digital communication shrinks the market for white paper, companies are turning to the "brown paper" used in packaging.
65 ways to get started with downtown revitalization
If you’re just getting started with downtown revitalization and lacking inspiration, here are 65 ideas to help get started.
