Brookings Institution report details 12 steps which are necessary for creating a successful revitalization strategy.
There has been a renaissance in downtowns across America during the past 15 years, despite the fact that zoning laws and the land development industry drastically favor sprawl-type development. The appeal of traditional downtownsand the defining characteristic that sets those that are successful apart from their suburban competitorsis largely based on what can be summarized as walkable urbanity. Successful revitalization of downtowns requires an understanding of the "pedestrian-scale" environment. A "critical mass" of pedestrian-scale uses must be established as quickly as possible, before the initial revitalization efforts stall for lack of support.
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FULL STORY: Turning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization

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