How retailers and downtown organizations can adapt to the “new normal” in consumer behavior. This session will explore the effect that the recent recession had on American spending habits. It will offer some approaches for retailers and downtown organizations as they adapt to the “new normal” in consumer behavior.
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In many communities, the design and nature of downtowns make it an ideal setting to develop as a place to work. An ample stock of buildings in proximity of one another, nearby housing, service amenities, and convenient transportation options all make downtowns an attractive spot for employers.
This presentation will explore how communities can take advantage of these attributes to develop their downtowns as centers of business and employment. Nurturing business expansion, creating space for empl
