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Revitalizing Cities Series

Starting
Community Vision—An important but overrated product.
Public Involvement—A precious commodity that is often abused.
Conflict of Interest—The consequences can be devastating.

Designing
Capturing Market Demand—Attract Developer Interest.
Downtown Plans—Take charge. Don't just react.
Build-Out Analysis—Create a snapshot of the future.
Retail Street Fundamentals—The recipe for success is no secret.
Pedestrian-Friendly Streets—Will a mother and child be comfortable?
Public Squares—A community's living room.
Civic Uses—Locate downtown.
Shopper-Friendly Parking—If they can't park, they won't come.
Station Area Planning—Strengthen neighborhoods and maximize ridership
Reducing Auto Travel—Good for the individual, the economy & the environment.
Bicycle Centered Development—A low-tech solution with a big payoff.
Meet the MOD Men—Mobility-Oriented Development.
Optimize Your Return on Transit Investment—Respond to Peak Oil and Climate Change.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions—Realize Environmental and Economic Benefits.

Implementing
Final Reports—It's all about products that get results.
Implementation—Immediate success creates momentum.
Tax Increment Financing—A long-term source of funding.

Systemwide TOD Regulations—Protect your transit investment.
Design Guidelines—Ensure compatibility without dictating style.

Silver-Bullet Projects—Shortcuts don't work.


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