Local economy is key
Series: Urban Environment Today ; (140) 7 February 2002, 4(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: A report prepared for the US Urban Land Institute advises local government officials, planners and developers that redevelopment of district centres should be based on an understanding of their economic position in relation to nearby centres. The report outlines 10 key principles for the transformation of suburban business districts such as evaluating housing trends, changes in the local community, and the demand for shopping and offices. "Ten principles for reinventing America's suburban business districts" available at: http://experts.uli.org/Content/PressRoom/R37_L2.htmA report prepared for the US Urban Land Institute advises local government officials, planners and developers that redevelopment of district centres should be based on an understanding of their economic position in relation to nearby centres. The report outlines 10 key principles for the transformation of suburban business districts such as evaluating housing trends, changes in the local community, and the demand for shopping and offices. "Ten principles for reinventing America's suburban business districts" available at: http://experts.uli.org/Content/PressRoom/R37_L2.htm