Posts Tagged ‘ Strategic Visioning ’

The Magic Ratio: Examining The Mix of Residential and Commercial Properties in Developments

Research In 2007, we conducted some research for a client who was interested to know if there was a magic ratio of commercial (retail and office) square footage to residential units/acre.   Most of the developments had actual numbers published, but some were projections based on long-term development plans. As you’ll see, the projects studied [...]

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Downtown Revitalization Trends Across the US

Research For generations Main Street was the center of activity for small towns and cities across the country.  Retail, office, dining and housing options were all within a convenient walking distance.  In 1950 the average trade area for a U.S. city was only 15 miles, and Downtown was the city’s bustling center.  By 2003 the average [...]

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Parks Raise Values of Adjacent Properties

A study of four neighborhoods in the UK examined the increase in value of properties adjacent to green space over the course of 20 years

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