Retail Corridors

Broadway Downtown

A Sprinkle of Stores: Wrestling With Jacobs's Uncertainty

Jane Jacobs used vague terms to describe the number of stores necessary for a safe and vibrant streetscape. Here, author Fanis Grammenos attempts to discover a more specific number to attach to this prescription.

February 27, 2019 - Fanis Grammenos

Wayne County Main Street

Keeping Downtown Main Streets Full

Oakland County, Michigan has announced an initiative to attract and retain retail businesses.

September 25, 2018 - Crain's Detroit Business

Commercial Corridor Going Car Free in L.A.'s Playa Vista

A proposal to block cars from the Runway in Playa Vista reflects a new approach to user experience in retail environments.

August 12, 2018 - Los Angeles Times

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