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Developer Uses New Urbanism To Remake Downtown

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: The Practice of New Urbanism
26 June 2003 - 11:00am

The Denver Post profiles a developer who is successfully renovating historic properties in downtown Castle Rock.

"[Brad] Brown transformed three downtown blocks of Perry Street from a seldom-used backwater to a lively pedestrian place of boutiques, galleries, a coffee shop, bakery, spa, design studio, a vintage clothing operation and antique stores... 'What benefits the community in the long run will ultimately benefit me more than a fast buck,' he added. 'It takes more time, but I think this is how 'new urbanism' ought to be done.'"

Full Story: Castle Rock gets 'new urban' look
Source: The Denver Post, June 25, 2003
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