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Is it time for the return of the pedestrian street?: Hundreds of pedestrian malls built in downtowns across the country in the
A Coffeehouse David vs. Goliath: This is the coffeehouse ‘David’ in Athens, Georgia, Blue Sky Cafe, an
Why do small towns and cities prefer independents merchants?: That’s certainly the case in small towns and cities, but not in
Local businesses give 70% more back to you than chains: A new retail study for a Chicago neighborhood discovered that for every
City living holds back aging?: Yes, apparently by 4 to 12 years. News articles are reporting results
See your home near transit rise in value…: A study shows that demand for compact housing near transit is likely
How do you create a great outdoor place?: Think about what makes a great indoor destination – a memorable, well-defined
Want to grow your local businesses? Print your own money: Want to build a stronger sense of community? Print your own money.
Does affordable housing mean less profitability?: Not at all, but we need to make one distinction – there’s
Where’s the heart of entertainment in Ann Arbor?: If there’s only one area to go in Ann Arbor for entertainment,
The creative side of Ann Arbor: Kerrytown: Ann Arbor is the final stop in the CoolTown five-city tour, and
