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Case Study Of A Successful Revitalization Effort

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: Dan Magee
31 March 2004 - 7:00am

The Haddonfield business district is an example of how aggressive downtown revitalization efforts can pay off.

"Two years ago, the signs of decline seemed clear. Despite its historic charm, the business district along Kings Highway was attracting fewer shoppers... Quick action was needed to breathe new life into the downtown. Borough officials formed a task force and began plotting strategies with merchants and residents. They hired a consulting firm to analyze the town's needs and employed a retail coordinator to help recruit businesses."

Full Story: Town's hustle to bustle pays off
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 29, 2004
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