Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Manhattan Retail

Op-Ed: SoHo and NoHo Need a Zoning Overhaul

Two SoHo residents argue that outdated zoning holds the Manhattan neighborhoods back, requiring special permits or variances for many current residential and commercial uses.

June 2, 2019 - Crain's Business New York

Wayne County Main Street

The Future of the Retail Landscape

Stores are an integral part of the cityscape. So how will online shopping change what we see in the coming years?

December 13, 2018 - The Boston Globe

Tulsa Mixed Use

The Boxyard Igniting Retail Push In Downtown Tulsa

Innovative retail center constructed from repurposed shipping containers activates an empty lot, looks to spark a retail revival in downtown Tulsa.

January 19, 2017 - Modern Cities

Can Parking Apps Help Save the Mall?

Across the United States, brick-and-mortar stores are engaged in an existential war with online retailers. The newest weapons in the battle for customers are technologies that make the search for a parking spot a cinch.

November 30, 2013 - The New York Times

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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