1. The Future of Downtown Retail
A Presentation to the International Downtown Association
Michael Stumpf, AICP, CEcD
Principal, Place Dynamics
www.placedynamics.com
INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY
9. PLACE DYNAMICS
About us ▪ Place Dynamics provides the research, analysis, knowledge
and strategies to help communities realize their vision for economically
successful and attractive neighborhoods and business districts. Our
professional staff are leaders in economic development, community
planning, and market analysis.
Formed in 2004, we have a nationwide practice serving local and state
government, the non-profit sector, and private developers. Some of the
core services we offer include:
Economic Development ▪ We offer a broad array of services to economic
developers, including overall economic development planning, industrial
park feasibility and design, revitalization planning, industry targeting,
impact studies, and entrepreneurial development strategies.
Business District Vitality ▪ Whether a traditional downtown or a
highway commercial district, we have the experience and contacts to help
you understand and act on the available opportunities for growth and
development. We combine market knowledge with effective strategies to
position your commercial areas to compete in the market.
Market Analysis ▪ Our work with numerous retailers and communities
has given us the insight to identify and capture the prospects for growth.
In addition to retail strategies, we have extensive experience in housing,
office, and industrial market analysis within existing and developing areas.
We also provide impact analysis for big box and other new development
projects.
Community Planning ▪ The ideal client for us is one that wants an
action-oriented plan based in market realities. Our focus tends to be on
specific areas such as neighborhoods or redevelopment sites. We excel at
capturing community vision and realizing it through detailed
implementation strategies. These are not plans that “sit on the shelf”.
Development Planning ▪ We work with a several developers and retail
chains to identify sites for new development projects, research market
opportunities, and develop concept plans for commercial, industrial,
residential, and mixed-use projects.
INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY
Place Dynamics Denver ▪ Milwaukee 1-888-365-2370
www.placedynamics.com
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